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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: Stormin on March 28, 2004, 21:19:32

Title: 2.8 Isuzu into 90
Post by: Stormin on March 28, 2004, 21:19:32: Has anyone any advice, information or any helpfull things to say, :?: on fitting an Isuzu 2.8 td engine into a 90 td. :shock: Why am I doing it? The 90 has a rather ancient Perkins fitted, pulls well but slow isn't the word. :roll: Why Isuzu engine? My Isuzu's chassis has expired :cry: but the engine is good. :D Cheers in advance. :)
Title: ISUZU
Post by: LOFTY on March 29, 2004, 18:43:31: I use to have a Range Rover with one, when i rigged up a intercooler, it went really well, better than a tdi.
The conversion plates are available, ( Greenshields, in Somerset ).
They have fitted many into LR and RR.
A good engine, just watch the front crank pulley, known for coming loose.
Title: 2.8 Isuzu into 90
Post by: Stormin on March 30, 2004, 20:56:00: Thanks Lofty. :) Do you have an address for them or phone number etc? :?:
Title: PHONE NUMBER
Post by: LOFTY on March 31, 2004, 18:51:54: JOHN AND DAVID GREENSHIELD
NEAR WELLINGTON, SOMERSET

01823 663409

REALLY NICE FATHER AND SON SETUP, LIVING IN THE REAL WORLD OF LANDROVER WORK.
Title: 2.8 Isuzu into 90
Post by: Stormin on March 31, 2004, 20:41:01: Thanks again Lofty. I owe you a pint if we meet. :D
Title: Trooper Engine
Post by: Kev90 on May 06, 2004, 08:59:27: My friend Pete recently fitted a Trooper 2.8 diesel engine to his V8 Petrol 90. I know he documented the conversion and would be more than happy to give you some advice.

PM me and I'll send you his email address

Kev
Title: 2.8 Isuzu into 90
Post by: diesel_boy on May 07, 2004, 21:48:45: try this bloke cheep to if ya go and see him he is down at chesterfield www.engineconversions.co.uk or on 01246 855520 he will do every part you need from conversiton plate to engine mounts and flywheel .............sam
Title: 2.8 Isuzu into 90
Post by: Stormin on May 30, 2005, 08:27:15: Finally got it fitted. :D Got the Engine Conversions kit plus special exhaust pipe to connect to the 90 exhaust. Only real problem was getting the gearbox drive shaft to enter the spigot bush. Just didn't want to know. :evil: Never had so much trouble. It just popped in, in the end. :roll: A mechanic mate sorted the wiring, (electrics NOT my strong point). So far only been down the lane and back but things are looking good. Runs well. Goes well. M.O.T. this week and back on the road. :D Still got things to do. Tidy up the plumbing. Fit an intercooler. Looking for one of a Saab. Hope to get it resprayed before Billing.
Title: 2.8 Isuzu into 90
Post by: Xtremeteam on May 30, 2005, 22:18:40: is this a back up recovery motor? :lol:
wouldnt mind havin a squint round it as my mate has a isuzu in his 110 & another runs a 2.8 in his 90 hillrally motor although the hillrally motor is tuned to the moon
Title: 2.8 Isuzu into 90
Post by: Stormin on June 05, 2005, 08:39:17: No, not for recovery or serious off roading. It's my everyday vehicle and work horse. Been using it now for four days. Runs really smooth and quiet. I'm well pleased. :D Going for a price for a re-spray next week. Just can't decide on a colour. If you're going to Billing, ask at the Muddyweb stand or Mill Services stand. Down by the river. Tim, Joanne or Richard will know where I am.
Title: 2.8 Isuzu into 90
Post by: Xtremeteam on June 05, 2005, 12:02:49: i did think bout goin but at the moment currently cant afford to go as ive spent all my Ã‚Â£Ã‚Â£ on a tdi & a 90 to put it in :lol: ,whats the next event ur doin recovery at ? were out on the scotish nxt weekend
Title: 2.8 Isuzu into 90
Post by: Stormin on June 05, 2005, 14:54:54: Can't say. It's up to Dunc, (Duncan Petty). It's his outfit, I'm just his little helper. :roll:
Title: 2.8 Isuzu into 90
Post by: muddyweb on June 05, 2005, 22:04:34: Quote from: "Stormin"
Can't say. It's up to Dunc, (Duncan Petty). It's his outfit, I'm just his little helper. :roll:

:-)

Does that make him Santa ?
Title: 2.8 Isuzu into 90
Post by: Stormin on June 05, 2005, 22:12:54: Watch it Shorty Pants, or no doughnuts for you this year. :lol: We're going to try and get the same pitch as last year. Help keep an eye on things. :wink: