1977 Land Rover 109 : 300Tdi Swapped Restomod
This handsome green 109 was brought to us by a couple who wanted to upgrade their rover for enjoyable daily-driving. After exploring all the powerplant options we decided on a late model Land Rover 300TDI engine backed by a ZF Automatic transmission with overdrive, mated to a LT230 transfer case. We have upgraded to power steering and coil-spring front suspension fabricated in-house. Range Rover axle assemblies front & rear give a bit of a wider track-width as well as 4-wheel disc brakes and 3.54 gear ratios. Defender power steering is being used with a modern steering column and banjo wheel. A/C and heat will be added and upgraded respectively.
We have fabricated a set of steel “rock sliders” to replace the fragile sill panels and had them galvanized to look good for a lifetime of use.
Please contact us if you are interested in having your own vehicle upgraded or if you’d like the staff at Automotion to acquire a vehicle for you to commission a build.
Check back often for updates!
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- 300tdi Engine install is almost complete!
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- Rock Sliders
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- Finished Galvanized rock sliders fabricated in-house.
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- We used a much thicker and more efficient bar & plate intercooler core for more power!
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- Fabricated Charge-Air pipes and up-rated intercooler made in-house to fit this application.
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- Roof vents removed to be re-sealed.
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- Headliner removed. Found a huge mouse nest up front!
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- Allisport radiator with Spal 14″fan.
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- Modified radiator support (Grille Panel)
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- Transmission & Transfer case mounted on a defender crossmember which we bolted-in using rivnuts.
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- Banjo Steering wheel on a modern column.
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- Lower steering column bracket
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- Track bar bracket will be bolted to a custom bracket
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- A combination of Rover and Aftermarket steering components
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- Front suspension installed and temporary crossmember welded in to keep the chassis rigid.
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- Front coil suspension Nearly complete
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- Transmission crossmember instlled using rivnuts allows easy removal in the future.
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- Defender steering gearbox
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- Proper engine & steering box fitment required removing the front X-member
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- Defender shock mounts installed using rivnuts
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- New rear spring perches welded in at the correct angle.
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- Radius arm brackets installed
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- Defender coil brackets installed
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- Old brackets removed
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- Rear axle with coil brackets removed, ready to install on leaf springs.
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- Painted front axle parts ready for reassembly.
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- Front Axle rebuild
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- We removed the exhaust manifold & turbo, carefully cleaned and coated them.
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- Defender 110 Master cylinder and new SIII Servo for reliable modern braking
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- Discovery 1 Front axle & suspension
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- Coil-spring Discovery rear axle
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- 30TDI engine & Transmission test-fitted
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- Transmission & Transfer Case ready to install
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- Refurbished engine ready to install
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- Custom Sanden style A/C Compressor mount
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- New Alternator
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- EGT Probe Installed
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- Reconditioned Cylinder head
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