300 tdi 380 trans

[HillWilly]

I'm selling the motor out of my defender 110. It is a 300 tdi with about 50k miles on it(I don't know where exactly the motor came from---I think it was a discovery). The transmission goes with it, too.

The motor is in the vehicle and you can drive it yourself. It starts right up and runs clean. It does leak a little oil out of the bell housing and the oil pan(needs a new oil pan--it's been repaired).

I'm new to defender club and don't know much about these motors or even land rovers in general. I bought the 110 to make the ultimate family crawler/trail rig. The 300tdi doesn't do it for me so I'm selling it and going with something else.

Any offers?

Matt
Las Vegas

[tmore]

MAtt
Sent you a PM

[JFD]

The 300tdi doesn't do it for

I hope you can find something that you'll like more, but i have
to admit that this is a surprising opinion... :eek:
Are you sure your engine is running well ? Is this a ECU or
a non-ECU Tdi ?
The 300 Tdi is the last straight and simple engine made by
Land Rover, after that it's all electronic and headaches.
It's an exceptional engine for trails and expeditions.

I can tell you something, you are going to sell this thing fast...

[Red90]

Is the problem not enough power?? If so, you can increase the power quite a bit for very little to no cost. Let us know and we can direct you to information in this regard. I haven't met anyone unhappy with a properly tuned 300TDI.

[pendy]

I'm selling the motor out of my defender 110. It is a 300 tdi with about 50k miles on it(I don't know where exactly the motor came from---I think it was a discovery). The transmission goes with it, too.

The motor is in the vehicle and you can drive it yourself. It starts right up and runs clean. It does leak a little oil out of the bell housing and the oil pan(needs a new oil pan--it's been repaired).

I'm new to defender club and don't know much about these motors or even land rovers in general. I bought the 110 to make the ultimate family crawler/trail rig. The 300tdi doesn't do it for me so I'm selling it and going with something else.

Any offers?

Matt
Las Vegas


I'll give you 3000 for it or put in your next engine in trade. Need to know what you are putting in next first I guess. But if it is a 2.8l powerstroke that would cover it.

JP

[Pat]

What are you doing??
are you selling a 300Tdi (no electronics) for a Power Stroke?
are you replacing a 300.000 long-lasting miles engine for one that can barely last 100.000 miles ?
are you going to resign the 300 Tdi fuel economy ???

I own a Discovery 300Tdi and a Defender 300Tdi "--- w/o electronics ---"; not perfect but the best thing ever.

good luck
Pat

[HillWilly]

Maybe I come from a different breed but the type of wheeling I do needs power to push locked up dana 60's, 37-39 inch tires on a nearly full size rig, up some of the craziest obstacles around(I grew up in Farmington, NM---my back yard was Choke Cherry Canyon--enough said). I have an Avalanche custom built buggy and while I don't expect my 110 to keep up with it, I wouldn't mind my 110 being able to help recover my buggy when I'm in a bind---that means it must be moderately built. A Vortec 5.3 or 6.0 motor mated to a 4 speed auto tranny with an atlas is more my style. I could go on but let's just agree: " to each his own."

[tmore]

I agree, and am all for him selling the 300tdi...... To me.

I just sold my early bronco that had a supercharged mustang 5.0 / atlas / nv4500 with a 60 in the rear and 44 in front .. a lot of fun.

If you go the chevy route I have a new vortech supercharer in my garage? maybe with cash as a trade?

[JFD]

Is the problem not enough power?? If so, you can increase the power quite a bit for very little to no cost. Let us know and we can direct you to information in this regard. I haven't met anyone unhappy with a properly tuned 300TDI.

Well, not my post, but i'm interested in any information
in power increase & good tuning for the 300... :rolleyes
Where should i look ?

[skibigwest]

Is that 300tdi still for sale? I am parting out a GMC Jimmy and I have a THM700-R4 and a 350 if you would consider working something out. Shoot me a PM or an e-mail if interested. tfh03@aol.com

[GeoParth]

i know - i am throwing myself to the lions - but i am kind of intrigued by the idea of putting a domestic, carbed motor in a rover (a 90 at least).

[pendy]

I agree, and am all for him selling the 300tdi...... To me.

I just sold my early bronco that had a supercharged mustang 5.0 / atlas / nv4500 with a 60 in the rear and 44 in front .. a lot of fun.

If you go the chevy route I have a new vortech supercharer in my garage? maybe with cash as a trade?

Your PM box is full.

JP

[tmore]

Sorry, it is clear now
I can also be reached at 3039086281

[Pat]

HillWilly
with all my respect,
I think for you your 300Tdi is not the problem; your Defender is.

[HillWilly]

I'm not going to take the time to address that last comment.

[Pat]

After reading your comment I thought is not a Defender what you really need.
My apologies if you were offended or hurt by my comments.
Pat

[Roadsiderob]

Matthew,
I sent you a PM

[HillWilly]

My feelings were not hurt-----It's just that I explained my whole point above and my goals for my 110. I'm not going to go over it again. And I do want a Defender, just one with a nice, powerful American(oh no) V8.

[BeachBum]

I think Pirate4x4 crew might be a little more the direction you want to go. Or you could get a hold of the boys over a BCB, they sure know how to butcher an epic British vehicle.


Cheers,
Paul
´91 RRC
´97 D90 ST

[HillWilly]

Thanks, Some have considered me a butcher---although I always do a good job with the sutures.

[TDI Guy]

Matt, i cant believe its not sold yet. IT would be a great grab for someone in the market.

Oh and let the guy do what he wants with his truck Dammit.. lol. I love my Tdi but can see how some people would not like it. ITs a different style.

[HillWilly]

..for now and changing the tranny to an automatic. I've found a bigger intercooler for the 300 and might try that as well.

We'll see.

Thank you to all the nice people that have given me advice about the 300tdi.

[artm]

A 110 with a 300 Tdi and ZF? Been there (research-wise) and I don't see it working anywhere near to what you're looking for.

In the end, I'll probably pull out my Tdi and put in a 4.3 V6/700R4. Don't need a V8 but could use a bit better economy.

[HillWilly]

$3000 for the motor and everthing to make it run(ie. radiator, intercooler, etc)
$500 for the tranny and transfer case
$300 for the rear end(1993 stock rearend)---for sale only if the motor sales.

[tmore]

i'll take it... see PM

Thanks Tom

[dave_lucas]

Sent you an email.

[pendy]

Would you consider 3500 for the engine assembly complete, transmission/transfer case, rear axle and front axle? As is, complete, but no whining about any issues, on my part that is.

JP

[HillWilly]

Basically sold. Waiting for an overnight deposit.

Thanks.

[Moses]

Hey Matt, Your Message Box is Full. I'll try and PM you Back tomorrow or send me your Email about that steering box.

Thanks,
Moses
Moses@MoFab.org

[pendy]

This post is from Febuary of 2006.

JP