So I have this customer, really a fine upstanding gentleman in the community, wonderful girlfriend, dog lover, and he is very passionate about his D90 ST. He's interested in converting it to a TD and manual transmission.
My question is, what is out there in the way of complete kits for PS 2.8, 300TDi, or TD5? I wasa going to try a search on here, but wasn't sure how to word it, so I figured I'd go more direct!
Trevor
As far as I know Steve Parker mainly offer parts for Discovery 200tdi into defender, series and other non standard stuff. Disco 200 is about as cheap as you can go but I doubt you want to go down the path of trying to fit a disco motor to a NAS 90 as that just seems silly.
M&D might be a good place to start. They still offer the 2.8 power stroke kit and I would think this would be the best way to go as you would have a new motor and parts. From what I have heard their kits come with almost everything needed.
If he wants to go with a 200 or 300 you might keep an eye out on here, landroverexchange or ebay as I see motors / kits from time to time. Might be less hassle than trying to import the motor
George with RDS might be a good person to call as well and Jim AKA Pendy.
300 Tdi or 2.8 PS are easier to do than Td5.
Td5s are fun, but a wiring pain in the ass.
300 Tdi is as close to a bolt in as you can get as you can use a lot of factory parts.
First thing to check is the state laws where he drives the truck. Some states do not allow diesel conversions. If he has to pass a smog check have him check carefully before he gets into a conversion that he could never get plates for.
First thing to check is the state laws where he drives the truck. Some states do not allow diesel conversions. If he has to pass a smog check have him check carefully before he gets into a conversion that he could never get plates for.
What year ST? If '97, he'll need to also check if the state inspection leverages the OBD II (as a requirement of the test). If it does, then stop there. Buy an older d90.
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