Just going through my archive and found the comments about how "ridiculously"
expensive 300TDI's are. 12k *is* a bit much, but I think the kits from RN aren't all that
bad, when you consider it also includes a new transmission (still too much for me
though). That's why I was loking for just and engine from the UK, hoping to get the price
down.
Back last year when I was about to buy an IH 1 ton crew cab dualie (ended up with a
good deal on a Disco instead) I was looking around for a diesel to put in it. I thought
what better than keeping it 100% Binder and put in a Navaistar 7.5L. 10k for a
reconditioned one. Admittedly you get more bang with a 7.5 turbo than a 300TD, but the
Rover engine would suit my Disco better. I converted the AntiChrist to a 2.25 Rover
diesel (which is fine for it) and have a Perlkins 4203 for my 109 truck. Obviously I'm not
into speed ;-)
Anyway, my point is, Diesels are cheap, new ones especially.
Cheers
Tom Rowe
Atlanta, GA
Four wheel drive allows you to get stuck
in places even more inaccessible
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