This is a list of parts (mainly from the US) that can be used if you can't get the origninal.
FYI...the vw distributors work in the 2.25 landie..but the rotation is
backwards....mechanical"retard" not advance!....still might get ya' home some
night! Steven M Denis
MY ENGINE DIED AT NIGHT BECAUSE OF A DISTRIBATOR PROBLEM. COULD NOT FIND A
RELPACEMENT FOR MY 1966 109' WAGON WITH A 50'S ENGINE. FINIALLY SOMEONE
SUGGESTED GOING TO A JAGUAR SHOP.....GOT A LUCAS DDB117[54417212]
DISTRIBUTOR..WORKS BETTER THAN THE ORGINAL.
BENJAMIN - "BENJAMIN G. NEWMAN" (71773.3457@CompuServe.COM)
actually the distrubutor is used on several english cars such as the austin mini
for that fact any a series engine. on another note the four cylinder datsun with
electronic distributors are the same diameter and length as the minis and i
suppose the landrovers.thus making it a almost identical swap, the only
difference is the distributor drive which is held by a pin. a small modification
is needed to fit the standard rover drive on but it does work. the datsun
distrubutor also has vacumm and centrifical advance, yippee...make sure the
distrubutor turns the same direction as your original rover.!!! one more thing
the electrical unit is all attached to the distributor and any moron can hook
her up... - /G=Hui/S=Ben/OU2=IL02M/OU=ILBH/P=MOT/A=MOT/C=US/@amail.mot.com
Series 3 distributors will go into Series 2.
Seals
Indeed. Case in point: Hub oil seals. Use National/Federal Mogul #410694
American-made, *double lipped* (so's not to ride on the distance piece along the
same path as the single-lipped OEM's or "GP's"), with sealing compound already
applied to the outside face. About $6 at any bearing shop. While we're mucking
about the hubs, lock tab washers: International Harvester #860291R1 have a
little "foot" to ride in the groove on the hub. Sandy Grice, Rover Owners'
Association of Virginia | | E-Mail: CXKS46A@prodigy.com FAX: 804-622-7056
Transmission oil seals; (from: William.Grouell@Eng.Sun.COM (William L. Grouell)
David John Place
Bearings
Bearings - readily available - just take the old one with you.
Shocks
Shocks - U.S. replacements are Gabriel Gas Ryder Ltd Shocks for your machine.
The numbers are G63494 and G63299. The longer ones go on the back. David John
Place
Shocks.. Someone posted something about having Rancho RS-5000 shocks. Part
numbers #5163 up front and #5169 in the rear.
Michael Loiodice - landrover@delphi.com
Diffs
Rover car diffs from the 1950's P4 range (90's, 100's etc.) drop
in.
U-joints
U-joints AEC Brand
Engines
Cant think of any commonly available powerplant that doesnt have an adaptor
plate available from someone, somewhere down under.
The ones I can think of off of the top of my head which I have seen at least
one of over the years include:
Once saw a turbo 3.3L Holden six in an 88" , accelerated like a scalded cat,
but not much use otherwise.dwebb@waite.adelaide.edu.au (Daryl Webb)
Wipers
The windshield wiper motors used on most
boats ( can get the name of mine if you want it) work great for the
rear wiper set up on the stationwagon.David John Place
Alternators
The best alternator repalacement is the
Delcotron which has a built in regulator so you don't have to worry
about the condition of the old Land Rover one. They are readily
available at any junk yard in the US.David John Place
Soft Tops
Parts to make soft tops are
always available at boat top places. The nylon slides, clamps etc
fit regular conduit. To make the front attachment for the
windshield, go to a trailer shop and order a piece of aluminum
canopy track. It is the kind roap slides into on the side of a
trailer. It is better than the original because it is not only
waterproof, but winds wont get under it when you are on the
highway.David John Place
Hoses
For Range Rovers, I know from experience that there is a Gates
flexible radiator hose that works for the top hose, but none for
the bottom (at least 89 up, with the t junction hose).
Misc
I noticed the door lock mechanism had a GM stamp on it when I had
mine apart recently.
The electric seat controls alledgedly come from Mercedes, but I
doubt if the prices are much different from them.
The air conditioning is a Sandia unit commonly used in many makes
in the US, and parts probably a lot cheaper from a/c shops than LR
dealers.
I struck gold on my last net query. Someone recommended a BMW replacement
for a RR coolant level sensor. The BMW part 61-31-1-375-715 at $22.48 was
identical to the Rover part PRC5077 at $55 (from same dealer in STL).
These are National Oil Seal/Federal Mogul numbers
Atlantic Britsh cat. number
CR16254 13 output shaft
CR19359 12 trans to transfer case
CR6143 573 speedo drive plate
Wheel hub seal;
410694 330
Master Cylinder
AEC 521 HD 286 U-joint 2 15/16" across (late)
AEC 504 3092 U-joint 2 7/32" across (early)
also
Spicer 5-153X (for later models I believe)
There must be some that I've forgotten. In addition there used to be an
after-market turbo kit for the 2.25 diesel.Range Rovers