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Hi everyone, I've found a diesel that runs but it doesn't look like its moved in a while. Wondering if anyone can tell how tired the engine sounds. Here's a link:
Thanks, Bryan
Thanks, Bryan
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Bryan Deel
1967 109 3 Door, 2.6l, RHD
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Sounds fine to me, only a compression test can tell if it's worn out. Use a diesel compression gauge not petrol. -
The answer to the question I think you wanted to ask is: no, nobody can tell how tired that engine is by the sound.
If it helps, it sounds like any other 2.25 (or 2.5, for that matter) diesel.
The engine doesn't have quite as much power as a 2.25 petrol engine, so if you're familiar with the feel of the gas engine, don't be surprised if this engine feels slightly "tired" if you drive it. Still, those are pretty durable engines...--Mark
1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel
0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
(9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).Comment
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Prolly one of the slowest engines ever devised. Like a hungover slug on quaaludes.Comment
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So it'll be slow, but a conversation with it would be worth recording (714).Bryan Deel
1967 109 3 Door, 2.6l, RHD
1972 88 2.25, LHDComment
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Anyone around Boston want to check this out for me? I'll owe you a charleston favor, turn you a couple bowls or plates...Bryan Deel
1967 109 3 Door, 2.6l, RHD
1972 88 2.25, LHDComment
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What town is it in?1968 Series IIa
1997 Defender SW (Original Owner - Sold)Comment
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Peabody. The folks seem very nice, sending tons of photos. I'll have to purchase without a test drive, and the rust and fact I know nothing about the diesel is kinda scary. But I think it's a fair price, just want to make sur it can be driving while restoring. ThanksBryan Deel
1967 109 3 Door, 2.6l, RHD
1972 88 2.25, LHDComment
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Well, here's the thing. It's a 2A. That means that no matter what condition it is in, it is worth owning. Once you own a 2A you will be spoiled because every Land Rover product that has been made since is not as good. It's an icon, an archetype and the image of what they think of when you tell people you own a Safari truck. You will be instantly and impregnably smitten. You will want to spend all your money and all your time making it perfect.
Diesel schmeezil. Buy it. Love it. Be it.Comment
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Rats ! The thread has been removed. Anyway, you'll move at a sedate pace, keep the mossies at bay with the exhaust smoke, be as deaf as a door post, but drive with the smug satisfaction that you own a piece of motoring history !
Enjoy !Les Parker
Tech. Support and Parts Specialist
Rovers North Inc.
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