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carrotbay



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Dedicated M57 forum on Defender2.net
Do we need, and is it possible to have, a dedicated M57 conversion forum on Defender2.net?

Over the years this forum has been an invaluable source of help and information from the Land Rover community. More people are doing M57 conversions as their tired engines are coming to the end of their lives. There’s a good advice and support available for M57 conversions on some fb groups, but nowhere near as accessible, searchable and useful as on here.

Admin, any chance? 2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X
Post #1055823 29th Dec 2024 8:25am
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carrotbay



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Apparently not. Laughing

I’ll get my coat. 2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X
Post #1057012 11th Jan 2025 9:42am
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Les Brock



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Thumbs up from me, but seems not enough interest
Post #1057053 11th Jan 2025 4:02pm
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jst



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I think the majority shun the idea here and consider it sacrilege to do such a thing. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
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90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #1057086 11th Jan 2025 7:12pm
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Mo Murphy



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I suspect it's not really bolt on enough, not like a steering wheel or a rear drawer and "my mechanics" everywhere not really interested in doing the conversion as general servicing and repairs to Defenders are so much more lucrative.
A shame as people will never know how game changing it really is. It transforms every day drivability. I'll not go back to an LR engine now.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

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Post #1057093 11th Jan 2025 7:53pm
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Zed



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What a good idea. It would make for a better resource than using the search button. WARNING.
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Post #1057094 11th Jan 2025 8:07pm
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Bluest



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I'm always interested in stuff like this. Maybe a more general engine swap section would work 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #1057099 11th Jan 2025 9:33pm
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carrotbay



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How about it @Martin ? 2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X
Post #1057103 11th Jan 2025 10:21pm
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shanecl



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You have my vote carrotbay Thumbs Up
Post #1057222 13th Jan 2025 8:16am
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MattBee



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I’d be interested to see this, if it leads to a good repository for information from those who have made the leap.
My ‘86 currently has a non LR engine anyway in the form of a 4BD1t but I am considering changing to an M57 to make it more pleasant to drive and fuel efficient.
Post #1057226 13th Jan 2025 9:09am
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Martin
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Hi all, missed this over Christmas/New Year period Embarassed

I'll set something up.

Note there is a slight conflict of interest, as I supply the controllers which make the conversions into Puma work..  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW
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Nidge



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Yes great idea..

And No conflict of interest here Martin, your integrity on this site is never in doubt Thumbs Up

N.
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shanecl



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Martin wrote:
Hi all, missed this over Christmas/New Year period Embarassed

I'll set something up.

Note there is a slight conflict of interest, as I supply the controllers which make the conversions into Puma work..


i have no problem with that at all Very Happy Very Happy without you all my controls wouldn't be working like factory Thumbs Up
Post #1057251 13th Jan 2025 1:15pm
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Martin
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https://www.defender2.net/forum/bmw-engine-conversions-vf71.html Whistle  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW
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NickMc



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I remember when you used to love Td5s Martin Big Cry Rolling with laughter
Post #1057301 13th Jan 2025 8:21pm
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