mickeylove Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Seeing as ive got to change the gearbox on the landy im going to change the engine while im at it. Anyone done this conversion? if so, any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asap Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 If you look in the off road section, thers a picture of nevb"s lightwieght with what looks like a 200 tdi fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 http://www.orrp.com/smf/index.php?topic=22888.0 al you need to know with pics (and a bit of swearing?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jef Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I know a local chap that did this last year. Though the lightweight had a V8 in it before so the bulkhead had been modified to fit LT95 box so space wasn't an issue. Is the 200Tdi you have from a defender or a Disco?? He also had to put the radiator and intercooler in at an angle but you could maybe seperate them. Good luck JF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jethrofurness Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Theres not much to it in theory but theres a few things like if the engine is out of a disco you have to modify the exhaust manifold, or if your still on leaf sprung series axle's the permenant 4x4 of the lt95 box will screw your uj's in the front Any questions PM me an i'll try an help you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevb Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Hi Mickey, I did mine a year or so ago,dead easy,I binned the turbo as the series landy gearbox does not like 110+ horses! plus you dont have to worry about finding somewhere to fit the intercooler. I guess mine is running 80hp or so without and has power to spare over the 2.25 petrol and knocks the 2.25 diesel into a cocked hat.If you want to read up on the swap search for "Converting a series Landrover to a 200tdi engine" sorry I can fit/rebuild engines but putting a link on here stumps me! If you need ant specific info get in touch. Cheers Nev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeylove Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Thanks for the replies, Ive picked up the ex disco engine and a new (secondhand) box so should get started over the next few days. Everyones split 50/50 on wether to ditch the turbo so ive decided to keep it for now and rebuild the old box in preperation. Will contact you if I get stuck. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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