We took the popular step of replacing the 2286cc petrol engine with a diesel from a Sherpa van. This has affected several things. Firstly, off roading has dramatically improved the petrol engine would stop every time it contacted water, and it suffered from fuel starvation on steep descents. Secondly on road performance and economy has gone through the roof.
But despite being a mechanic, it hasn’t been plain sailing for. Committed the cardinal sin of failing to replace the timing belt when the fitted the engine, resulting in it snapping on the way home from a greenlining run. Fortunately, the damage was only minor. We done a plenty of other work, from replacing outriggers and spring hangers on the chassis, foot wells on the bulkhead and other parts associated with a hard life off road brakes, UJs and difference, and a homemade snokel.
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