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    Garage depending, my Land Rover should be back on the road at the weekend - this is the state the poor thing was in a month ago after nearly 2 years sat under a tree!



    Virtually everything underneath is either being replaced or refurbished: Brand new galvanised chassis, refurbished and galvanised bulkhead, complete suspension replacement with +2" lift and pro Terrafirma kit, new fuel tank and system, brake lines and hoses, axles refurbed, electrics rewired etc. etc. - Here's a few pics of the progress so far:











    Must admit I am looking forward to getting Maggie back - but not settling the final bill!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by MartinT View Post
    Well, I've gone and done it. I had my DPF removed and replaced with an EcoTune SportsCat. I've also had the swirl flaps blanked and the ECU remapped to take advantage of the faster inlet and exhaust flow. The engine feels very free-revving, especially for a diesel, and pulls with a shove in the back that's very satisfying. I also had to change insurers, because of the mods, and the new insurance I found is slightly cheaper than what I had before! £445 fully comp is way below what I expected.

    The figures: 376bhp and a tyre shredding 740nm torque.
    You'll be going through a few clutches then! :-)
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    Indeed and the K series is a sweet unit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ali Tait View Post
    You'll be going through a few clutches then! :-)
    I hope not, since it's a Steptronic box!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MartinT View Post
    Indeed and the K series is a sweet unit.
    Isn't that the same 'K' series engine they had in the Austin Metro?
    It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!

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    Why does the Landy have curtains in the windows? I mean I know it belongs to Alex and all but that just looks wrong. It's not a VW camper!
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    Ha ha! Was originally converted for expedition use, so was sort of a camper. but yes, it will be curtains for the curtains! (Or get some lilac ones!)
    Alex

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    Quote Originally Posted by walpurgis View Post
    Isn't that the same 'K' series engine they had in the Austin Metro?
    Yes, but this one is a little bit bigger, on the inside.
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    Quote Originally Posted by walpurgis View Post
    Isn't that the same 'K' series engine they had in the Austin Metro?
    Later ones - it's a Rover engine. I think the Metro started with the A series from the Mini?

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    Updated to the "A-Plus" series.
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