D2 V8 engines

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M30LRO	M30LRO posted 14 Years Ago Topic Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 33, Visits: 574	I have had an enq about my D2 G4 asking if the engine is original I recall reading somewhere something about V8 engines and some being changed?? Anyone have a clue what I am talking about?? Now just a Normal D3 owner M30LRO soon to have some bolt on off road bits!!! DISCOVERY 2 G4 BT52 OWD (PREVIOUS CAR) DISCOVERY 3 G4 V8 HSE BL54 OYF(PREVIOUS CAR) LANDROVER 130 300 TDI CREWCAB ( (Works truck) LANDROVER L/T WEIGHT BMW GS1200 ADVENTURE (Weekend Toy)
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M30LRO	M30LRO posted 14 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 33, Visits: 574	BT520WD has a 9:35.1 I think is a high compression engine is that correct Now just a Normal D3 owner M30LRO soon to have some bolt on off road bits!!! DISCOVERY 2 G4 BT52 OWD (PREVIOUS CAR) DISCOVERY 3 G4 V8 HSE BL54 OYF(PREVIOUS CAR) LANDROVER 130 300 TDI CREWCAB ( (Works truck) LANDROVER L/T WEIGHT BMW GS1200 ADVENTURE (Weekend Toy)
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martin bisby	martin bisby posted 14 Years Ago Post Details
Group: G4 Member Posts: 657, Visits: 2.7K	oops sorry put it in a new topic instead of reply some engines were swopped from low to high compression, some were replaced due to water damage others remained in the country of intended use spec. BT52 OWD should have an engine No of 56D64642A, part of the chassis No is 233 indicating HC engine fitted regards martin 2003 Stage 3 Event Vehicle D2 V8i ES Founding Chairman G4 Owners Club
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M30LRO	M30LRO posted 14 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 33, Visits: 574	Thank you it's correct then I was asked if it had been swapped and NO it hasn't the correct spec engine is fitted. Now just a Normal D3 owner M30LRO soon to have some bolt on off road bits!!! DISCOVERY 2 G4 BT52 OWD (PREVIOUS CAR) DISCOVERY 3 G4 V8 HSE BL54 OYF(PREVIOUS CAR) LANDROVER 130 300 TDI CREWCAB ( (Works truck) LANDROVER L/T WEIGHT BMW GS1200 ADVENTURE (Weekend Toy)
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AntV8	AntV8 posted 14 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Administrators Posts: 816, Visits: 17K	martin bisby (05/07/2011) oops sorry put it in a new topic instead of reply Sorted ;) Mine was one of the D2's that had a HC fitted from its orignal LC one! Ant G4 Ownersclub Internet / Membership Officer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2002 G4 Discovery II V8i ES - 2003 Event Stage 2 [Film Crew] FleetNo. G4SAF12 / Vehicle No. 92 / Reg No. CA490.008 2008 G4 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE - 2008 Mongolia Reece Reg No. 4759 YbP 1994 Range Rover Classic V8 3.9i (Soft Dash) 1998 Freelander 1.8 XEi 3Dr 1983 (Rebuilding) Series 88" 2.25 County Station Wagon
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martin bisby	martin bisby posted 14 Years Ago Post Details
Group: G4 Member Posts: 657, Visits: 2.7K	thanks ant, if you check LR data it states that the 233 in the vin is LC engined and 333 in the vin is HC engine. however there were a few changes made:D:D regards martin 2003 Stage 3 Event Vehicle D2 V8i ES Founding Chairman G4 Owners Club
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Tiggs	Tiggs posted 14 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 21, Visits: 267	martin bisby (06/07/2011) thanks ant, if you check LR data it states that the 233 in the vin is LC engined and 333 in the vin is HC engine. however there were a few changes made:D:D regards martin Is that correct? As I have a LC and my vin has the 333 in it? :unsure:
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M30LRO	M30LRO posted 14 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 33, Visits: 574	My car is 233 in chassis number and HC may they recorded it the wrong way round? It is Landrover after all!! Now just a Normal D3 owner M30LRO soon to have some bolt on off road bits!!! DISCOVERY 2 G4 BT52 OWD (PREVIOUS CAR) DISCOVERY 3 G4 V8 HSE BL54 OYF(PREVIOUS CAR) LANDROVER 130 300 TDI CREWCAB ( (Works truck) LANDROVER L/T WEIGHT BMW GS1200 ADVENTURE (Weekend Toy)
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