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HongKongUKDefender

Member Since: 17 Dec 2017
Location: UK and Hong Kong
Posts: 8

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

2.2 is dead. What to replace with?

Hi all,

New here, done a quick intro in the appropriate forum. Now I've confirmed my 2.2 TDCI engine is toast and seeking advice for a new one. One member (thanks mate) has alerted me to a straight swap. This would be good but I'm I'm also marginally considering giving it a bit more power.

Mostly road use but some very soft off road and I hope eventually more continental tours.

Thoughts about what you'd do in a similar situation?

Many thanks!
Simon

Fyi based in Hong Kong but in UK often to see my kids

19th Dec 2017 7:06pm

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3646

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

what killed it if only 5 years old DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

19th Dec 2017 7:37pm

shropshiredefender

Member Since: 05 Jun 2017
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 834

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

There is no substitute for cubic inches -

http://www.mdengineering.co.uk/3-2-tdci-engine-conversion/ - sensible option

https://jalopnik.com/these-guys-build-land...1687423057 - petrol head option

19th Dec 2017 7:47pm

Siwynne

Member Since: 04 Nov 2016
Location: West lancs
Posts: 588

2012 2.2 it’ll be the old oil pump issue that’s not been upgraded under recall.

I cheated and read another thread

19th Dec 2017 8:19pm

Inigo

Member Since: 13 Nov 2011
Location: Kent
Posts: 617

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey

I replaced Mine with a new 2.2, but added a BAS remap. I seriously Considered the 3.2, but it seemed that the electronic side of things was tricky and expensive.
Next time, it will either be an LSD with auto box, or yet another 2.2 Realistically, the 2.2 with remap has more than enough power for anything I need.

19th Dec 2017 11:00pm

HongKongUKDefender

Member Since: 17 Dec 2017
Location: UK and Hong Kong
Posts: 8

Thanks guys. @Siwynne yep that was it.

Looking up V8 options now. That Twisted sound...

15k+ for someone to put the 3.2 in seems to much but would love to hear from someone who's done it.

Otherwise will go Inigo's route with a new 2.2 and get it over-serviced, more than regularly

20th Dec 2017 1:38am

Pickles

Member Since: 26 May 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3786

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green

IMHO, if ya're looking at V8 options, then it's gotta be LS3.
Going V8 is by no means a simple, or cheap option, in fact it's darned expensive, and complicated, to do it correctly.
If ya're gonna go to all that trouble, then I reckon an LS3 would make it all worthwhile.
Pickles.

20th Dec 2017 2:51am

Inigo

Member Since: 13 Nov 2011
Location: Kent
Posts: 617

Big Steve on here put the 3.2 in his. I spoke to him about it at when I was looking for a new engine. I think BAS were the ones who did the electronics for him.

20th Dec 2017 7:30am

HongKongUKDefender

Member Since: 17 Dec 2017
Location: UK and Hong Kong
Posts: 8

Thanks guys. Will let you know the outcome and pricing. Sounds like this isn't particularly rare...

20th Dec 2017 10:25am

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