Rebuilding a Land Rover Series 3 Engine with ZERO experience…
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Hi again friends! This episode begins the saga of rebuilding an engine from start to finish that we plan to swap out with Nigel's current one to get him thriving for more adventures. Everything was going smoothly until a very, very big hiccup that threw a complete spanner in the works.
Finger's crossed we don't run into any more!
See you on the next one,
Kendall and Glenn
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Keep the 2.25, it might be a sewing machine motor, but it likes to rev and cruise faster than a Holden motor with original gearing.
The best performance mod is to grind the cam to the 6cyl specs, where each valve opens 5 degrees sooner and closes 5 degrees later, this will allow the engine to breathe a lot better and with better clean air intake and exhaust purge, it will feel freer.
Put electronic ignition in, it's hard to get good quality points and ignition problems will continue to plague you if you don't.
You can get an adaptor for the oil filter so you can use a standard (modern) screw on filter, which will be less likely to leak and which will have ports for oil pressure senders.
The Australian Army had a 4 core radiator, which helped with hot climate performance.
The best carby is the Zenith 36IV.
enjoy
Legendary work man. Love the vibes. Keep crushing it.
If I was local to you all, I'd happily hand over the 2.25 I have sitting sadly on a pallet!
Great video, I've been following your videos with the Land Rover and think it's great. I've got a S2 Land Rover camper with Ford motor in it. Keep up the good work.
Wow dude...that's a huge bummer...Do you follow the Seriously Series channel?...maybe hit em up for wisdom. Best of luck
Sorry to see that cracked block! Well best of luck with your other project then on to stripping Nigel's motor and rebuilding it. Good thing you have a home base to work from for the moment.
Wow you guys are so handy! That looked like a lot of complicated work. I’m sure you’ll be able to figure it all out! Still so much fun to see what you’re up to even when you’re not on the road :) 🌞🌞
Top video, thanks for posting Kendall and Glenn. All respect to you both for giving it a good go, sorry to see the outcome re. the cracked block. Looking forward to more videos.
Hi Guys, thanks for showing this video. You must be feeling very flat.
Maybe there are some blocks you can still buy, just a thought.
Good luck and looking forward to your positive outcome.
all the best
regards Peter
Been watching your videos for the past few months since the beginning and finally caught up 🥲 moving to Aus in January so it's been super inspiring watching your travels! fingers crossed the engine swap goes ok guys 🤞
Omg no way!! Since the beginning?!! That’s so cool! Thanks so much for following our journey lovely, it means a lot to us. Where in Aus are you moving to? Have you been down here before? So exciting!!
@@KendallandGlenn No worries, I love the videos and the travels - the cinematography and editing is lush 🙌
Landing in Perth in Jan, gonna get a bit more money behind me first then head up North West to Coral Bay/Exmouth in about April time 🤞 want to save up for a van too, then explore everywhere!
Never been before, first time going to Aus and I'll be moving there 🎉🙌
@@katherinerussell27 that sounds like a great plan! The northwest is going to blow you away, it’s just magical and should time nicely as autumn/winter arrives (best time to be up there). Make sure you go to Karijini as well! And of course let us know if you ever have any questions, we spent 2 years over in WA so we can hopefully help! 🥰
@@KendallandGlenn thank you so much 🥰 really appreciate it. Yeah been dreaming of the North West, can't wait! If we're able to get started on a van too, will definitely be hitting you and Glenn up for advice 😅 have a great Christmas 💖 x
I don’t know where you are currently but if your in the West you might contact Seriously Series they may have a spare block or at least know where one is.
Sorry to hear of the set back guys. Such a bummer! Guess you’ve just gotta keep on keeping on. Good luck!!!
Oh bugger my heart sank when i saw that crack 😢 good luck
Never seen one cracked like that, and I've seen a few... Have you thought of having it professionally welded? I'm guessing there are not that many 2 1/4 engines over there? Pretty common here.
I would install a 300tdi/ 300di. Less fuel consumption i guess
Fingers crossed you can find a decent block somewhere!
Get a fully recon holden red motor and a swap kit, and you will be good for years with not problems
True..the 202 red was a common swap.
@@OTRWA But not so nice to drive off road - different torque characteristics. And from memory - terrible fuel consumption to boot.
Yeh! Then nobody wants it.
Keep it original
S 111 had a block cracking reputation when new! Let alone 50 years later!
Bugger, I’d put a Holden 6 in it if it was mine, probably cheaper and common parts, good power increase too 👍
Or you can join AULRO and get to know the locals they are a great bunch always willing to help.
Land Rover Heaven are the goat for any parts up in that state, in Goulburn but yeah pretty amazing setup
Yeah Dave is a legend. I've chatted with him a bit and he's been amazing!
Just found you guys! Great content l! How did the vinegar go for cleaning?
Vinegar was great for so many things. Just make sure you know what the material is made up of and if you have to treat it with anything else afterwards to stop corrosion.
Ah, bugga.
That's a major disappointment, but it just means that the rebuild will take a little longer than anticipated. In the end though, Nigel is going to run like a Swiss watch!
Carry on possums!
Wow never seen a 2.25 block crack like that and in that spot
Here in the UK we have a lot of series 2/3 running later 2.5 NA, 200TDI etc. Not sure what you could get hold of in Oz. I seem to recall the military Perenties have Iveco engines? If these are mated to a standard defender gearbox (LT77/R380) this should bolt straight onto the series gearbox, as is the case with 200 tdi conversions.
The Australian army 110s had an Isuzu 3.9 direct injection diesel, mated to the Lt 95 box but there were also very late Series 3 built in Australia that had the same driveline , with leaf springs and drums front and rear
Common figment in the U.K. is 200 Tdi with the turbo removed, it’s basically the same engine block so a straight forward fit, and there’s loads of rusted out discos about. Good luck with the project 👍🏻🇬🇧
looks similar to my buddy s3 2.25d .......one long line across....
im most shocked about how amazing condition that carby was!
Is the crack in the water galley or the oil galley? If it’s oil you could get it welded up at the engine shop. Doesn’t hurt to ask.
Bummer Dude. I'd buy another one and try again. You could now buy just a block because you have the internals.
Good Luck
Marty from Perth
so sorry to see... nothing to do but roll with the punches. keep pushing forward, better times ahead i guess!
Hello from blighty! Can i ask what colour your LR is?
Gday! It's the Bahama Gold
The U.K. military version of this engine used the 2 1/4 diesel crank for extra strength 👍🏻🇬🇧
Can you still get the Holden swap kits? I installed a 186 in my old 2a station wagon & it was great.
How about just getting another Land Rover series 2.25ltr engine. As you have done so much work on the accessories, could be quickest way home.
As the saying goes, 'shit happens'.
Thats rotten luck, they are a solid motor, I wouldn't put a Holden motor in- having owned one- extra litre of engine for no real gain and the economy stinks. The two best mods I've done to the 2 1/4 litre is extractors and an electronic distributor, the improvement is dramatic and economy improved. Best of luck
So disappointing guys but keep nigel he is part of your little family ❤
get an electronic ignition and keep the ol one
Forget about petrol power. If it was me......Izuzu diesel...the only way.
oh no, that really sucks.
Hola,..mejor compre una van nueva , ..se evita tanto problemas de carros viejos..
What a disappointment guys.
all the money and time wasted on these old vehicles dude. treat yourselves with a nice hiace and custom wrap it to a old theme.
No offence to any hiace owners out there but they certainly aren't our cup of tea haha.
you guys seem like you're always struggling through something. Is this really better than just living life the normal way
Yes. it's better. The struggles are mostly due to a love of old cars. Anyone who loves to own old cars, goes through this, regardless of lifestyle. Freedom and doing life the way YOU choose is definitely better. Its brave, rewarding and bold, instead of following the flock apathetically. into your own lack of freedom. and then knocking others who did step free.