Snow Leopard Expedition - Russia, Siberia & Kazakhstan - July 2013

Hi all have said it is an Isusu engine, can not quite make out engine number, but is stamped 12/85, from the photo does any body know what cc is or any thing else about it.

thank you in advance, yoda,

yep thats a project alrighty,,,,, :shock:

good luck,,,,

Could well be the 2.8 turbo dieel.

I would send an email (complete with that photo) to Merv Burgins and see if he knows. He made his name years back converting Range Rovers to Isuzu diesels. That was years before Land Rover Limited produced the first 200 Tdi, about the time Land Rover were starting to produce the first Italian VM-powered diesel Rangies.

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Wow ! looks like you have your work cut out, I think its going to take a bit more than paint.

I'm sure your'e get it sorted looks like a good few hours work though

Thanks Tom, have sent email Merv Burgins.

Well have now found out about my Isuzu engine

The 4BD1 is a 3.9L big block direct injection diesel sold in Isuzu ELF trucks as well as marine and industrial applications from 1979. Power output was 125 PS.Peak torque is 280Nm at 1800rpm. Also known in Batangas, Philippines, As the "Barako," it being used in jeepneys.

The 4BD1T is a turbocharged version of the 3.9 L 4BD1, it was produced from 1980 and was fitted to Isuzu NPR trucks from 1986 and sold in the US. Approx 135PS peak torque is 330Nm at 1800rpm, also use in jeepneys in Batangas, approx 180kph on its high and low transmission they use.

My id is 4bd1 but it does have a turbo on.

Err, does all that mean it's good or bad in a Defender 130?

Not sure about that, but as it is not broke we will leave it in,
someone on another forum said he thiks it is the engine they put in the Austrailian Penrite.

The Aussies did indeed fit Isuzu lumps in their Penrite 4x4 and 6x6 Defenders, surely it wouldn't be too difficult to find out which type? Get Googling mate!

Update on work

Passanger side a piller and footwell Before







After

Looking good will it be ready on time i have been to busy working and saving up i know now i will go in my 130 as to get another that i don't know better the devil you know but i am going to look at an off road camper van next week but if i get it will still go in the 130 only 12 month to go now

Time flies when you're welding Landies!

Tom and uncle Ray.
After watching these vido's, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-Ok7miVrVg&feature=youtu.b











































































Going to fit crash barriers all roun our camper.

not crash bars you need it's a tank

There are some crackers there. I realise the driver of the black 4x4 in the first clip didn't intend it, he was simply trying to regain control, but because the yellow dropside intially caused the accident it looks as if the driver was out for revenge!

The second and fourth clips are good too. Look for the prdestrians crossing the road, they barely break stride as the carnage takes place directly alongside.

The car being T-boned by the truck on the wet motorway was pretty amazing.

And as for that tram bing knocked off the rails on 3.07, that must have been some force.

Now I've seen the lot, the conclusion is ... you're right, a tank is the only way!

Well work is getting on, driver a piller nearly done, fitted new surspension at front, with new turretts, discs berrings, nhave new calipers and pads to go on, new springs and surspension berrings brake drums and shoes fitted on n/s, also renewed all raidies bushes, o/s drums and shoes on, just got surspension to fit, fixed some rotten woodwork inside started painting inside, Dilys started on new curtains and seat covers, Cammper roof and cab roof painted white, body will be a blue coualor.

Some photos, new outrigger o/s

n/s spring and surspension

o/s spring and surspension

o/s spring and surspension

And new o/s drum


Also fitted new track rod and drag link, also sterring damper.

Welding to top of bulk head being done, photos to dark to post.

Looking really good coming along nicely

You're not installing twin shocks on the rear then - diagonally opposite the existing ones? Must be VERY heavy duty shocks.

Tom Mc wrote:

You're not installing twin shocks on the rear then - diagonally opposite the existing ones? Must be VERY heavy duty shocks.

They are

Are we getting on with things been to busy with daft jobs but saving up as well hope we can get together later in the year to have a chat

Been working hard fixing back body, also new wheel arches, will be uploading photos to are web site soon.

RLD wrote:

Are we getting on with things been to busy with daft jobs but saving up as well hope we can get together later in the year to have a chat

I suppose you know that Tony Pritchard has a Trade Stand at ADVENTURE OVERLAND SHOW featurning the "Snow Leopard Expedition".

I did have an idea yes need to go when is that again ok just found it i will be there just found out i cannot be there i am away will get in touch with him

Well an update, nearly there.

Well we bought a land rover camper, it was in a sorry state doors sagging, A pillars completely shot, foot wells, not good half missing and some holes in chaises, some out riggers very bad and rear cross member shot, and radiator. Then we found top of front bulkhead needed repairs, so dash out roof of and front screen off.
Also needed to replace brakes pads and discs + rear drums and shoes, all bearings, bushes, bump stops and front drag link steering arm and damper + all shock absorbers needed new front bumper as well, all lights to be replaced, loom from front to back to renew and replace the 3 seats in the cab, one new seat belt.
Engine is an Isuzu 3.9 diesel with turbo, made in 1985 so will change all filters and fan belt, will have to find a new or second hand turbo + heater, will change hoses, and renew oil in engine diffs gearbox. Having trouble trying to find someone who has parts (any help needed).
In the camper itself having to cut out some rotten wood and replace, replace all curtains and seat/bed covers, then paint it.
The Land Rover started on the line has a 110 Hicap with a V8 engine, tacking of the line and moved to special vehicles’ then had the camper made from a quadtech box. I was told it was for a support crew on the Dakar rally, still checking this out.

http://www.exmod.co.uk/images/130CamerabodyT825JOG_000.JPG

Dilys has made all the curtains and seat covers, and painted the seats.
The welder has finished, now he is ready to make the exhaust.
I have the brakes to finish, put in new loom from front to back, then wire up all lights, fit new radiator last will be seats in, the doors on, then book the MOT.

hope every thing is on track