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Engine Conversion – Kit Components

Well it has been confirmed that our OM617 Turbo Diesel has returned to the shop from the machinist and is being assembled for us. Yay!

Here are the main components of the conversion kit.


The adaptor that mounts the motor to the transmission is the main component.

A special starter was included to fit with the adaptor.

A custom oil pan is required to clear the rover front differential and to fit in the engine bay.

Motor mounts
Thermostat housing
Throttle mounting stuff

Getting closer!

8 Replies to “Engine Conversion – Kit Components”

  2. All this time I had thought the rover was in the shop getting its”heart transplant” and any day you would be heading south! Any time frame to completion?

    1. We hope to be in the shop in about a week and a half, 2 weeks or so to do the conversion, a week to drive in the area just in case there is an issue, give or take a bit or so, and then we are heading south to warmer weather! Keep your fingers crossed it all goes smoothly.

    1. Thanks Joyce for tagging along! It’s nice to know our old friends are with us on this journey.

  4. Thanks for the update. I hope the transplant goes well, and that you post a video of the Rover with it’s new engine.

    1. Hi Richard
      Hoping they can get some pics for me of the motor rebuild along with the actual conversion. Getting excited and ready to get moving again!

      Hope all is well on the ferry; must be getting cold on the trip.

      Hello to Camilla

      Darrin

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