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| Johnmm Member Since: 02 Oct 2020 Location: Worcs Posts: 3   
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Morning all.
My latest project is a 1985 90 2.5 petrol which should keep me out of mischief for a bit! I don't have much history on the vehicle and I am just sorting out the details of the engine fitted. It probably seems a stupid question, however, the block is painted red which makes me think it could be a reconditioned engine? I don't think they were ever red from the factory but I stand corrected. It is on 160K which makes me think this could be the case. Secondly there is no engine number in the usual place for the petrol engine and I cant find one anywhere else, why would that be? Would a recon engine have a number? There is no engine number on the V5. I am assuming it is the 2.5 (this is what is listed on the V5. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers John  |
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2nd Oct 2020 9:15am |
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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7903 
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Can't help with the question Im afraid, but sounds a great project. I'd be interested to see some photos and follow the restoration
 James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers |
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2nd Oct 2020 10:09am |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2215 
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A picture paints a thousand words 😉
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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2nd Oct 2020 10:14am |
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| Johnmm Member Since: 02 Oct 2020 Location: Worcs Posts: 3
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Thanks all for the replies, it seems then that the colour is standard I will have to do some more research on the engine number. I checked on the Glencoyne site and looked where he suggested it should be but it is blank. I have enclosed a few photos which might help.
I should really introduce myself it is a while since I have done any Landy spannering. The name is John I am near Malvern Worcs and have owned a few Land Rovers over the years including a Series 2 / Range Rover Classics and a Freelander. I fancied a new project after tinkering with classic bikes for a few years hence this 90 it is on the road and MOT'd just needs some fettling after the previous owner got fed up with it. He did a fair bit of work on it including new rear chassis, shocks / wheels and tyres & other bits & bobs. I will keep up the posts as there will no doubt be a few more queries!! Cheers John 
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2nd Oct 2020 11:20am |
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| Johnmm Member Since: 02 Oct 2020 Location: Worcs Posts: 3
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Thanks guys - found it, its a 17H which does ID it as the correct 2.5 engine. Watch out for the next exciting installment on fuel tank replacement!! Who needs Netflix!!
Cheers John |
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2nd Oct 2020 4:32pm |
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| defender9 Member Since: 12 Mar 2016 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 1629 
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A Ninety still with its original petrol engine is becoming a scarce thing
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2nd Oct 2020 6:34pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17327 
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It's amazing how long the original 2L diesel block lasted!
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2nd Oct 2020 7:33pm |
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| Slideywindows Member Since: 09 Sep 2016 Location: North Essex Posts: 1283 
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Indeed it is, and the earlier 2.3 petrol engine in a Ninety is scarcer still. This pic of one of mine shows the main visual difference to the OP's 2.5 photo: the orange filler cap on the rocker cover. Click image to enlarge |
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2nd Oct 2020 8:23pm |
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| Oldowner Member Since: 26 Dec 2018 Location: South west Posts: 615 
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We used to call the orange filler caps on the later 2286s “carrots”
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2nd Oct 2020 8:56pm |
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