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1	"Hugh Grierson" [Hugh.Gr	25	Adapters (was Re: A Big Thank You for the Help)
2	Lloyd Allison [lloyd@cs.	11	Rovercross
3	peachey@es.co.nz (Eric P	29	Query: Radials for Series III 109
4	Tan Kit Sun [foxtan@sing	26	Availibility of 2.5L TDi BMW engined Discovery in Australia
5	TONY YATES [tonyy@bom.go	21	Re: Availibility of 2.5L TDi BMW engined Discovery in Australia
6	TONY YATES [tonyy@bom.go	29	Re: Query: Radials for Series III 109
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From: "Hugh Grierson" <Hugh.Grierson@trimble.co.nz>
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 1996 10:02:07 +1200
Subject: Adapters (was Re: A Big Thank You for the Help)

Hey, our hospitality only extends so far!

But seriously, to the rest of the au list... I'm interested in Nissan
diesel conversions, as an upgrade/replacement for my ageing Holden
179. The LD-28 is quite a common conversion around here, and I've
talked to a bloke about the SD-25 which sounds like it would be an
even better fit in the 88" IIA (the LD28 usually needs some cutting
of the front cross member). Does anyone know who makes the kits, or
have any other info about this conversion?  It's probably only cost
effective if I do most of the work myself rather than the drive-in
drive-out option at the local garage, as appealing as that might be,
but I'm right at the bottom of the diesel learning curve right now so
any and all tips will be useful!  I'm going to research this pretty
carefully before I decide to do it or not, so expect a few stupid
questions to come...

Cheers, Hugh 
-- 
Hugh Grierson   hugh_grierson@trimble.co.nz  

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Date: Thu, 4 Apr 1996 19:43:40 +1000 (EST)
From: Lloyd Allison <lloyd@cs.monash.edu.au>
Subject: Rovercross

I saw in a mag' article that LROC members assisted
at a RoverCross event last year and that a documentary
film was made.  I haven't heard a squeak in the newspapers.
Did any list subscribers assist or hear anything about Rovercross?

Lloyd

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Date: Fri, 5 Apr 96 22:07 GMT+1200
From: peachey@es.co.nz (Eric Peachey)
Subject: Query: Radials for Series III 109

Hello,

It's time for a new set of tyres and I'm thinking of replacing the old 
7.50-16 SAT crossply tyres with radials.

Most of the driving will be on roads. Off-road trips mostly in summer time 
when it's drier and there's no snow. A couple of local dealers have 
recommended Firestone ASR 235/85R16. These are apparently the equivalent of 
750R16 tyres. According to the specifications these tyres are slightly 
larger than the existing 7.50-16 crossplies. Is this likely to cause 
problems? A friend has some 235/75R15 radials on 15 inch wheels. These are 
much smaller than 750-16 tyres so presumably maximum open road speed will be 
appreciably less than the bigger tyres (not a good idea for our diesel 
powered Land Rover).

Anybody recommend any other radials for the standard L-R wheels on a SIII 
109? Are radials really heaps better than cross ply tyres as regards tyre 
life, noise, rolling resistance etc? Anybody noticed fuel savings after 
switching from cross ply tyres to radials?

All responses gratefully received.

Eric Peachey
Dunedin, New Zealand

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Date: Sun, 7 Apr 1996 23:14:43 +0800
From: Tan Kit Sun <foxtan@singnet.com.sg>
Subject: Availibility of 2.5L TDi BMW engined  Discovery in Australia

Hi.

I'm new to the list and have been lurking for awhile.
I don't own a Land Rover yet but am eyeing the diesel
TDi Discovery series.

Are the BMW diesel engined Discoveries available in 
Australia?  If so how much does it cost?  Significantly 
more than the standard 300TDi diesel Discovery?

Anyone with any experience with the above?  Fuel
consumption,  maintenance.

All comments welcome.

Kit
Kit S. Tan
Asst. Curator
Singapore Zoological Gardens

STOC 061

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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 1996 06:25:26 +0800 (WST)
From: TONY YATES <tonyy@bom.gov.au>
Subject: Re: Availibility of 2.5L TDi BMW engined Discovery in Australia

On Sun, 7 Apr 1996, Tan Kit Sun wrote:

> Are the BMW diesel engined Discoveries available in 
> Australia?  If so how much does it cost?  Significantly 
> more than the standard 300TDi diesel Discovery?

As far as I am aware, Discoverys have never been offered anywhere with a 
BMW engine as an option.  The Range was vitted with a VM (Italian) diesel 
for a while, then the TDi and now BMW.

While the TDi is, by all accounts, a fine engine, I believe LandRover 
have always let themselves down by not developing their own big diesel.

Cheers.

Tony

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Date: Mon, 8 Apr 1996 06:37:44 +0800 (WST)
From: TONY YATES <tonyy@bom.gov.au>
Subject: Re: Query: Radials for Series III 109

On Fri, 5 Apr 1996, Eric Peachey wrote:

> It's time for a new set of tyres and I'm thinking of replacing the old 
> 7.50-16 SAT crossply tyres with radials.

> Anybody recommend any other radials for the standard L-R wheels on a SIII 
> 109? Are radials really heaps better than cross ply tyres as regards tyre 
> life, noise, rolling resistance etc? Anybody noticed fuel savings after 
> switching from cross ply tyres to radials?

My experience relates to SII 88s but should be relevant.

Do it.  Unless you are doing a lot of cross country work in scrubby areas 
where punctures are a problem.  235/85R16s are close to the same rolling 
radius as 750X16 but slightly wider.  You will notice a huge difference 
in handling and noise levels, plus generally better off road performance 
as radials are more flexible.

If you have the cash it would be worth buying some new rims to run 
tubeless tyres. (but carry spare tubes off road!).

Cheers.

Tony.

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