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Yeah, I know being able to achieve a top speed with overdrive ≠ wanting to attain that speed. From what I've read top speed of diesel is 45, petrol 55, add 10mph for overdrive.
That's true and if you're buying a SIII as a classic you really want the original engine, not a TDi.
Those are all good points. I wouldn't want a 110 or a 130 because parking. V8 cos thirsty.
Would be interested to see details of the TD5 out of interest if you could send me something?
Fox-
V8 LPG conversion.
Will get details.
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You can get 65 to 70 from a 2 1/4 petrol, not that you'd want to. I had one for a few years and the only good thing about it was the profit I made when I sold it.... You will rapidly become bored of the fuel gauge dropping at the speed of sound, particularly until it warms up (until then you will get better mpg from a Lamborghini), not good news in London. They're horrible to drive on a run, although you may reach the dizzy heights of 20mpg. Landies are agricultural vehicles, it's all they're good for (and why I had mine), at the same price there are umpteen better, more modern, vehicles. By the way, the V8 is no more thirsty and much better to drive (which isn't saying a lot), this is in the real world, ignore published figures.
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TD5 is a nice engine and not shocking for longer drives , the early ones 1999 onwards are still good and not madly expensive compared to the recent TDCI variations
lynx
Colin_the_Bald
TPR
Whom ever told you they would get to 60mph with the overdrive has no fillings nor hearing. The 2 1/4 diesel is basically the same engine. Parts aren't that cheap, the difference is that you can work on them but if you upgrade the engine you need to upgrade all the mechanical and brakes. Hence getting away from originality. Can you diagnose a failed condensor or a cracked dizzy cap? Maybe time to step away from the nostalgia.
A Landie of that age needs alot of everyday care and not using it everyday you will find that they are not happy. Why not go for a 110 or 130? I'd recommend the V8 as its a V8.
The diesels what is the effect of the LEZ on the conversions?
Friend is selling a 1999 TD5 for 6k. It is a nice one, just not being used as he is in Dubai.