I just scooped up a 73 Land Rover with the small 4 cylinder diesel . I need to get the motor rebuilt , I can get it anywhere in the southeast - any of you guys Diesel engine gurus ? It’s vintage rover so I’m sure there will be some surprises
I work with a bunch of dieselheads that work on heavy duty equipment. I can inquire if any are interested in a side job. The ones I am thinking of are in Oklahoma and Texas though.
Jeez, making me rack my brain here. '73 was a like a 2.2 or 2.3 4 cylinder with a cam chain, right? Nothing complex in it but if you just tool around in it and leave it at idle a lot the timing belt gets all wonky and causes the injectors to go out of time. Really, any tractor mechanic could fix that thing but I'd look for someone that knows the engine like you are doing. Or put that lump in the garage, buy an already rebuilt one and drop that in.
Like 5 replies in, helpful replies as well slackers, and no one asked for pics? How 'bout some pics of the sweet vintage rover???
The guy I bought it from said the rings are bad , the blowby is a little out of control ! And it has zero power , they have don’t have power when running good but this thing is struggling . I considered a drop in but that’s never as easy as planned . I’d be content with just a rebuild and let it rip . It’s just a weekend toy
Call safari hp in Orlando. They mostly do full restorations but could probably recommend. Also try the Florida land rover Facebook page
Almost bought a series Rover but ended up with a discovery 2. Lucky8 in upstate NY is best place for parts.
Awesome resource thanks !! Dropping @ safari tomorrow for a motor swap Beeb comes thru again , will post up some pics when it’s all done
I use a guy on my work trucks. He is a pretty good diesel mech. Gives a good hourly rate as well. Especially if you consider he is a travel mech and woll come to you. Im about 35 min S of Birmingham, Al
I have a friend in Ocala that does old ones. Geared Restorations on Insta Ash Heller on Fb No clue how old but he don’t mess with the newer stuff. Tell him I sent ya!
Also needs someone kinda knowledgeable on those. Just any old friend who works on diesels ain’t gonna cut it. Just my opinion.
If you meet Paul tell him the person that referred you desperately needs someone to work on his Disco 2
Unfortunately, they don't crash very well. Anti-lock brakes should be re-named anti-stop brakes. This thing isn't repairable for any reasonable cost. Luckily, I have a spare one.