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Hello - first time Defender owner. 1987 original Rover V8 engine (manual 5-speed transmission). Took it in to have carb looked at, and we talked about whether it may make sense to do an engine rebuild or maybe even a swap if it was going to cost a lot to repair. They took heads off to look...

Hello everybody! This is my first post, so please be gentle with me hahahah. I have finally purchased a 1987 D90, that I wanted since I was a kid and have now begun planning the restoration, facelift might be a better word. I have a BMW M54 engine and would like to pair it to the existing LT77...

Hi Everyone, This is my first post here so please go easy on me! I am about to pull the trigger on a 1993 Defender 110 with a 2.5L petrol engine that was imported by the seller and titled and registered in Montana. Unfortunately, I live in California, and there is no way to change that at the...

Hey gang, I've got an all original 3.5 v8 in my '83 110. It's about time for a major refresh, likely main bearings, a serious carb rebuild (or likely a holley/edelbrock setup), and a full refresh of the top end. Additionally, my clutch is about to go, so that needs to be done too. I'm not sure I...

Who can do a complete LS swap in South Florida? I will supply everything and you supply your labor. Project: Defender 130 I have a brand new chassis and looking to purchase either crate engine or a turn key pallet. you can come to my shop and do the work and do it at your shop. I will supply...

I originally had planned on buying a 300tdi, but after getting a quote of $5000 for labor alone, I immediately pulled the trigger on a 200tdi from Rovers North so that I can do most (all?) of the labor myself. I plan on posting all the information and photos I can, to get some help from everyone...