As a Land Rover series 3 owner, I’d argue you can use one every day (I do!). My S3 is 200tdi powered, otherwise standard, and do over 300 miles a week. If you stay on top of your maintenance and keep it in good nick, it’ll be your best friend! Mine hasn’t let me down since owning it, and I love her to death.
Nice work as always guys. For others looking into this conversion, a number of additional points to note. The series battery tray and air filter bracket has to be removed with the battery relocated to the seatbox. The 2.25L engine bracket on the drivers side of the chassis has to be removed and replaced with the TDI bracket. The passenger side engine bracket on the chassis does not need to be replaced. A solenoid between the starter positive and glowplug circuit is a simple solution with the solenoid activated from the key or an additional switch on the dash.
If fitted as a di I fitted a 200di...ie turbo removed.....the battery tray and oil bath air filter can be retained with a mod the the batt carrier....also the battery stays under the bonnet. So much more room under the bonnet.....and another plus.....you keep the std rad....and alternator position. Looks so much more in keeping in a Series Engine Compartment. Cant see any reason why a 300 can be made to be a non turbo...ie DI 40mpg and still plenty of power....way better than a 2.25d and petrol.
I've been running a 300tdi in my series 3, 88" for over 10 years. A doable conversion that transforms the landy. Looking forward to watching how you guys approach the conversion.
Know someone who did this conversion on his S3 88" diesel plus he added 1 Ton rims with 205/16 tyres and an Ashcroft S2 transfer box on the S3 gearbox with overdrive, lots of sound insulation and cruised at 60mph easily on the highway, made my 88" 2.25 diesel look slow!
Wish to see you guys bought more another land rover series 1, 2 and 3 for doing some make up, conversion to be more sporty, rough and more tough with a new looks. Can't wait another updates from you guys. All the best👍👍👍
Awesome work as usual. Wish I had half the skill set of you lads to play with my defender. You should start classes. There’d be a market for that surely
Love seeing a series landy on the channel will make a massive difference in it drive having a TDI under the bonnet. Though would have gone for a full new fuel tank and line as the new diesel will strip the any old petrol residue and cause issues was a common on diesel conversion on 101's great to see you uprated the brakes to disc to.
Nice job fitting the engine, I did the same conversion, but unfortunately the high torque of 300tdi in comparison of the original 2.25 engine ends in broken gearbox, ( I broke 3 gearbox all synchronized) I suggest you to upgrade at list lt77 o r380 with short bell housing.
The standard Series gearbox in good condition will take a TDI reliably. A 2.25 can break a Series gearbox and likewise a TDI can break an LT77/R380, condition of the gearbox plays a big part.
@@lowen74s Totally agree with you. I did my 200tdi conversation over 10 years ago and the old crash gearbox is still going well, but there again I'm not doing donuts or F1 traffic light starts.
@@bobp6742 was that with the box rebuilt at the same time or as it was? For the Series 3 I'm rebuilding I've gone down the route of using 1st, 2nd, reverse and the layshaft from the last of the Series 2 non synchro, and 3rd and 4th from the last of the Series 3 as I like the durability of the non synchro 1st and 2nd and only find coming down the gears a pain in my Series 2. The synchro teeth wearing on 3rd and 4th had occurred to all of mine before fitting TDIs and from the ones I've had apart looks like changing gear too fast, the tooth design and maybe oil issues have been big factors in this wear. The ones that have been apart are due to the spring steel strips breaking and jamming up the 3rd / 4th synchro hub.
Are you guys releasing the 2nd and 3rd parts? I have a 300tdi running pairing with orginal 2a gearbox and looking for next step to change my gear box without loosing the original look inside the cabin. What are you guys using for the transmission on this one?
Chill out bob, almost spat your dummy out there. In answer to your question, it doesn’t exactly bolt up - the stud at 6 o clock needs to be removed and moved about 1 inch over and re drilled into the flywheel housing. You’ll need a 300Tdi pressure plate, but a series clutch - LOF or Steve Parker’s provide this unit for the conversion 🙏🏻
This is giving me ideas for my series 3 I’m currently restoring at the moment it’s got 2.5 turbo diesel in however thinking down the line of changing it for 200tdi
Have you ever done a Series 3 to Defender modification/ upgrade? Body and interior mods? Interested to see if that works. Hope to build a 90 version for daily use with some off-roading capabilities on the odd holiday. Keen to hear your take.
I have always wanted to see this conversion and how easy/hard it would be. I wonder if you would ever put out an 'idiots guide to this conversion'? I live in NZ so too far away to utilise your services. Also our government has decreed that no LRs without ESC - electronic stability control on all 4 wheels can be imported. So even my favourite Td5s are affected. 😪
I made the mistake of fitting a 300 TDI into a 109 , with overdrive and Range Rover axles, bloody terrifying thing to drive!! Cruising at 70 with a twin axle trailer , I’m lucky to still be alive… 😮
Good swap, I have 200tdi in series 3, . The tdi's are the best for the series😄 Please, could you tell me where I can get those disc brakes to replace the old brake drums?🙏 Thanks and regards.
@@simondell5843 ,Thank you very much for your answer. I'm from Spain and I couldn't understand the whole video. I didn't know about this product but it will go very well in my landy S3 200tdi. Thank you again for your help, greetings 👍
Not my idea of a rebuild given it had probaly done 160,000 miles plus. Why not at the least hone it and fit some new rings and shells - still a budget rebuild but way better than this tart up job.
Nice work, hey what’s the electrical connection on the top of the 300tdi cylinder head (exhaust side)? We don’t have that in Australia. It’s just a blanking plug.
As a Land Rover series 3 owner, I’d argue you can use one every day (I do!). My S3 is 200tdi powered, otherwise standard, and do over 300 miles a week. If you stay on top of your maintenance and keep it in good nick, it’ll be your best friend! Mine hasn’t let me down since owning it, and I love her to death.
Nice work as always guys. For others looking into this conversion, a number of additional points to note. The series battery tray and air filter bracket has to be removed with the battery relocated to the seatbox. The 2.25L engine bracket on the drivers side of the chassis has to be removed and replaced with the TDI bracket. The passenger side engine bracket on the chassis does not need to be replaced. A solenoid between the starter positive and glowplug circuit is a simple solution with the solenoid activated from the key or an additional switch on the dash.
If fitted as a di I fitted a 200di...ie turbo removed.....the battery tray and oil bath air filter can be retained with a mod the the batt carrier....also the battery stays under the bonnet.
So much more room under the bonnet.....and another plus.....you keep the std rad....and alternator position.
Looks so much more in keeping in a Series Engine Compartment.
Cant see any reason why a 300 can be made to be a non turbo...ie DI
40mpg and still plenty of power....way better than a 2.25d and petrol.
You’ve nailed the look of the series, the colours and wheels and tyres make it look epic Looking forward to the next instalment 👍🏻👍🏻
Great project and nice to have the guys commenting too. Looking forward to the next instalment, great work guys.
Got to agree, Leon & (Bertie?) adding to the narrative conversation. Great.
Nice to see you guys back.
Hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year.
As always, really enjoying another build series.
Cheers
I've been running a 300tdi in my series 3, 88" for over 10 years. A doable conversion that transforms the landy. Looking forward to watching how you guys approach the conversion.
Great job guys….I’m really excited.
Fabulous job Sam and team - looking forward to the next one! Cheers
That looks really good love the colour scheme another great video wishing all a good new year thanks
Wolfs with cuffs and collar matched always looks fantastic on any Landy.
good job chaps very impressed with the whole job
Love it - 300tdi on it is looking brilliant
Know someone who did this conversion on his S3 88" diesel plus he added 1 Ton rims with 205/16 tyres and an Ashcroft S2 transfer box on the S3 gearbox with overdrive, lots of sound insulation and cruised at 60mph easily on the highway, made my 88" 2.25 diesel look slow!
Bert’s a Star!!😎👍🏻
Wish to see you guys bought more another land rover series 1, 2 and 3 for doing some make up, conversion to be more sporty, rough and more tough with a new looks. Can't wait another updates from you guys. All the best👍👍👍
Awesome work as usual. Wish I had half the skill set of you lads to play with my defender. You should start classes. There’d be a market for that surely
Good looking rebuild
Love seeing a series landy on the channel will make a massive difference in it drive having a TDI under the bonnet. Though would have gone for a full new fuel tank and line as the new diesel will strip the any old petrol residue and cause issues was a common on diesel conversion on 101's great to see you uprated the brakes to disc to.
My grandad used to own that series 3 he rebuilt it about 20 years ago and we used to trial it with the local land rover club.
maan! this will come out really nice.
The TDI engine fits to a series gearbox???
Great looking swap!
Nice job fitting the engine, I did the same conversion, but unfortunately the high torque of 300tdi in comparison of the original 2.25 engine ends in broken gearbox, ( I broke 3 gearbox all synchronized) I suggest you to upgrade at list lt77 o r380 with short bell housing.
The standard Series gearbox in good condition will take a TDI reliably. A 2.25 can break a Series gearbox and likewise a TDI can break an LT77/R380, condition of the gearbox plays a big part.
@@lowen74s
Totally agree with you. I did my 200tdi conversation over 10 years ago and the old crash gearbox is still going well, but there again I'm not doing donuts or F1 traffic light starts.
@@bobp6742 was that with the box rebuilt at the same time or as it was?
For the Series 3 I'm rebuilding I've gone down the route of using 1st, 2nd, reverse and the layshaft from the last of the Series 2 non synchro, and 3rd and 4th from the last of the Series 3 as I like the durability of the non synchro 1st and 2nd and only find coming down the gears a pain in my Series 2. The synchro teeth wearing on 3rd and 4th had occurred to all of mine before fitting TDIs and from the ones I've had apart looks like changing gear too fast, the tooth design and maybe oil issues have been big factors in this wear. The ones that have been apart are due to the spring steel strips breaking and jamming up the 3rd / 4th synchro hub.
@@lowen74s
I never touched the box I just dropped the engine straight in, I did swap the diffs for discovery ones tho.
Amazing video - can't wait for part two; coming anytime soon? Which heavy-duty steering bars did you get out of curiosity?
great engine fitment!
Was there ever a part two to this build?
Simply lovely
Nice work 👍
Taking a engine out of a disco … is that then called UP cycling or DOWN cycling 😂..?
Greetings from Germany everybody 👋
Stay safe 👍
Another Pukka Job Gentlemen!!! 👏👏😎😎😎
when does part two come out. I can't seem to find it. thanks
Looks awesome.
Any updates on part 2 of this video. Really wanting to do this exact conversion on my series 3 and would love to see it
Any experience of fitting the LT77 gearbox from the discover as well? Does it fit in a series 3swb ? Does the configuration work ?
What clutch did you use? and did the 300tdi just bolt up to the series bell housing or did you use an adapter plate?
Running the 255/85 did you have rims that were spaced out?
Are you guys releasing the 2nd and 3rd parts? I have a 300tdi running pairing with orginal 2a gearbox and looking for next step to change my gear box without loosing the original look inside the cabin. What are you guys using for the transmission on this one?
Looks great. Are you going to change the springs?
Oh yes been waiting on these
Did the 300 TDI mount up exactly to the original S3 gearbox ?
Yes it does mate.
These Muppets don't seem to want to talk to their viewers, nice caring people, not!
Chill out bob, almost spat your dummy out there.
In answer to your question, it doesn’t exactly bolt up - the stud at 6 o clock needs to be removed and moved about 1 inch over and re drilled into the flywheel housing. You’ll need a 300Tdi pressure plate, but a series clutch - LOF or Steve Parker’s provide this unit for the conversion 🙏🏻
@@juicemotors
Pity you had to be coerced to reply after 9 months
Do you sell defenders or just repair etc?
This is giving me ideas for my series 3 I’m currently restoring at the moment it’s got 2.5 turbo diesel in however thinking down the line of changing it for 200tdi
Have you ever done a Series 3 to Defender modification/ upgrade? Body and interior mods? Interested to see if that works. Hope to build a 90 version for daily use with some off-roading capabilities on the odd holiday. Keen to hear your take.
Would you guys know if a 300 head can be made to fit a 200 engine.
Such a slick conversion guys! The full package in my opinion. Loving the winch too is it PTO driven?
Hi, what building guide are you using if you don't mind me asking ?
The LR Factory Manual
The BEST engine to be fitted to any Defender, bar none - UK Military wouldn’t entertain anything else !
300Tdi still one of the best engines ever.
Is there a part 2?
Really like this conversion, did you tweak the diesel pump.? Love the wheel and tyre package too.👍
No mention of how you the gearbox mates up, or what clutch and flywheel you used, is it the rearplate from the petrol on the TDI engine?
2.5 NA, 2.5 TD and TDI all mate to the LT76 series 3 gearbox with no issue. Series 3 clutch and pressure plate also works with the TDI
Where is part 2? I have a 2.5TD in mine and I can't work out why the previous owner went for that rather than a 300. Love this though!
At last ! A truck cab
Very nice..
Can you do a video of the engine getting wired up please
Wish mine could get this overhaul. I wonder what it cost to get this done? Anyone have any guesses?
I'm about to remove my V8 with LPG. due to LPG getting hard to find. I have a disco one complete. any advice lads.
I have always wanted to see this conversion and how easy/hard it would be. I wonder if you would ever put out an 'idiots guide to this conversion'? I live in NZ so too far away to utilise your services. Also our government has decreed that no LRs without ESC - electronic stability control on all 4 wheels can be imported. So even my favourite Td5s are affected. 😪
I made the mistake of fitting a 300 TDI into a 109 , with overdrive and Range Rover axles, bloody terrifying thing to drive!! Cruising at 70 with a twin axle trailer , I’m lucky to still be alive… 😮
Good swap, I have 200tdi in series 3, . The tdi's are the best for the series😄
Please, could you tell me where I can get those disc brakes to replace the old brake drums?🙏
Thanks and regards.
Zeus kit, mentioned at 22.50. I have these on my series as well, great brakes now!
@@simondell5843 ,Thank you very much for your answer. I'm from Spain and I couldn't understand the whole video. I didn't know about this product but it will go very well in my landy S3 200tdi.
Thank you again for your help, greetings 👍
Nice .
when we getting part 2??
would have been nice if you would have included the disc brake conversion in a video but great vid anyway
Hola muy buen vidio
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Perhaps a bit more chat and explanation and a bit less build lapse but other than that great looking build !
Has anyone ever fitted the m47 into a series 3
First I know I’m being childish 😂👍🏻🏴
Not my idea of a rebuild given it had probaly done 160,000 miles plus.
Why not at the least hone it and fit some new rings and shells - still a budget rebuild but way better than this tart up job.
I was also wondering 🤔 why they didn't replace rings and shells especially if the top end is that worn only time will tell 🤔 I guess
Nice work, hey what’s the electrical connection on the top of the 300tdi cylinder head (exhaust side)? We don’t have that in Australia. It’s just a blanking plug.
Egr valve
Gutted guys, I can’t find part 2 or 3…
Доброго здоров'я привіт з Одеси Україна.
The Yfood promotion is annoying
Why does everyone fit the 300Tdi engine it's crap. The 200tdi was far better and a stronger engine.
It’s not crap though is it… Land Rover improved and evolved 200Tdi into the 300Tdi - I’m certain LR engineers knew what they were doing
@@juicemotors I own a series 3 109 petrol. How much to do this conversion ?
@@joelywii
Biggest expense is the engine the rest is pretty straight forward.
That' yfood is total shit
But I do like your videos
Only showing half the story as usual