[BigDcBiggs]

I own a 95 classic with the 4.0 V8 and Auto. Gold and LWB. With only 125k miles on the clock, the beast has some life left. However, it needs some R&R. The either braking system after the pedal needs replacing. Also it needs some electrical bits and pieces (like any Landy). Interestingly, I also own a 2000 Series II Disco with over 210k miles (hard miles too). The disco's keys are lost presumed gone, no power steering (after replacing pump), two broken windows, the tranny (auto) has lost Reverse more than once, and the V8 has a mystery misfire on Cylinder #6. So between the two I have one solid LR. Which one do I save, and which one becomes parts? The gold RR is my all time favorite LR (the 2004 series II is a close second), so here is the plan:
-The entire Braking, ABS, TC, HDC, sensors, etc on to the RR (mods are no issue)
-The V8 in both cars is crap (the rover V8 was so bad Buick practically gave it away)
--So a Diesel is in order, but must be US friendly
---The stock tranny (Auto) and diffs must be able to handle the diesel, or it gets really difficult
-Brush Bar and Winch are not on it YET
-My dad and I are really good at electronics, so that shouldn't be an issue

Questions, Comments, and Concerns...

 

[roverandom]

Ditch the DII. They are ten-a-penny and yours sounds like a pile of crap.
Forget the diesel conversion. They never work out.
Fix the Range Rover. Not sure what you mean by "after the pedal" seeing as that is the entire braking system but a RRC is never beyond repair as long as its not terminally rusty.

 

[SeattleRRC]

Agreed.
Dump the Disco, fix the RRC.
RRCs are more unique and will hold value better.

 

[p76rangie]

You could have both. I looked over a Rangie that was a Classic body on a D2 chassis and running gear. The Rangie also had the D2 dash, console and seats fitted to it. It was a very nice car. It was also a diesel D2 that the body was fitted to.

 

[BigDcBiggs]

The diesel conversion is a must, for I plan on making biodiesel in the near future. I am also planning on getting a series I disco diff so I can manually lock it. And manual seats to go up front. Does anyone know which brush bars fit a 95'? Cause it must be airbag compliant.

 

[azarmadillo]

I own a 95 classic with the 4.0 V8 and Auto. Gold and LWB. With only 125k miles on the clock, the beast has some life left.

If you have a 1995 RRC LWB, it's a 4.2 V8, not a 4.0.

 

[roverandom]

If the aim of a diesel conversion is to save money over running the gas V8 then you may be setting yourself up for disappointment.

If you want a bare bones unit why not start with a low optioned Disco in the first place? Stuff like 2nd hand brush bars and spare parts have better availability for these trucks and some even came with a 5 speed manual gearbox.

 

[BigDcBiggs]

If you have a 1995 RRC LWB, it's a 4.2 V8, not a 4.0.

Yeap, my bad. the Disco is 4.0, the RR a 4.2. oops