Discussion in defender 90 110 started by dlk, dec 30, 20. The conversion to a 200tdi would be an excellent time to convert a series land rover to power steering. The front differential can come in contact to the 200 tdi crank pulley during off road situations where the axle is pushed up to the bump stops. With a 300, i think disco and defender engines are the same apart from ancillaries. Glen has installed a 200 tdi from a discovery into his 1959rhd 109 series land rover. Its the current defenders final year of production see how they used to make. Assuming you have just removed a standard 2 14 petrol or diesel engine. While the engine is out of the vehicle the following is recommended. Spex102 front exhaust pipe 200tdi discovery conversion 90 110. Wiring up a 200tdi after transplant into a series land rover by mws1967 on the series ii club forum. Feb 11, 2017 200tdi 300tdi 300 200 tdi land rover defender conversion engines.
Originally planned to do the 200tdi conversion to a series 3 109, however plans for that landy have now drastically changed, and the 200tdi is going to be fitted to a series 3 88 instead. What problems has anyone come across during the install, do. However richard at uk has just discovered that the temperature senders that were fitted to the 200tdi range rover classics are a direct fit but also a good match for the series temp gauge. Series 3 200tdi conversion alternator belt land rover forum. For sale through ab 4x4s cleveland is a 1992 land rover defender 90 200tdi hard top that has been subject to a nut and bolt rebuild back in 2017. As you may know i am looking at replacing my defender 200tdi engine for a recond disco 200tdi engine but i have just seen on the bay of e that steve parkers do a defender 300tdi to 4 cylinder engine mount conversion kit ok its 100 quid but i am not bothered about that as i cant weld anyway and also noticed that 300s are easier to get hold of aswell. Welcome to the land rover uk forums you are currently viewing the site as a guest and some content may not be available to you.
Yes, the land rover discovery series i 200 tdi is all wheel drive awd. Description spck338s3ebk 300tdi engine conversion bolt on bracket kit series2 series3. Notice the one gear lever for the 5 speed conversion, as well as the stock looking yellow and red knobs. I am assuming that if you are contemplating an engine swap you already have reasonable mechanical skills and know that you have to take the old engine out before you try to fit the new one. Series 1 discovery with new switches these were lifted from the rover 800. Land rover series iii with 200tdi engine conversion. These control the hilo 4wd and the diff lock, while still looking in tune with the rest of the 1970s vintage series iii. Before you start, you need to get hold of a discovery 200tdi engine. Home conversions 200 tdi discovery engine conversion kits into series land rovers this conversion is to fit the land rover discovery 200tdi engine into a series land rover, short wheel base or long wheel base. The land rover discovery series i 200 tdi weighs 1916 kg 4224 lbs. To sort the exhaustturbo issues on the 109, i bought a 300tdi exhaust manifold and set about separating the turbo compressor from the rest of it to mount. The landrover also has disc brakes front and rear, a galvanized. Spck338s3ebk 300tdi engine conversion bolt on bracket kit series2 series3, conversion engine mounting kit for land rover discovery 300 tdi or defender 300 tdi into series 2, series 2a, series 3 land rovers.
Now the 109 currently has a perkins so not replacing an original engine for any purists out there. Mike and elvis begin their trading journey with tonys mini cooper, transforming it with. Land rover tuning 200 tdi conversion diesel kompressor in. Looking for land rover discovery 200tdi breaking parts. We have plenty of very knowledgable members so if you have any questions about your land rover or just want to connect with other landy owners, youre in the right place. This conversion front pipe is for a land rover discovery 200 tdi engine fitted in a land.
Series land rover 200tdi conversion pt1 monkeymotorsport. Steve parkers, 30 years of land rover spares and range rover parts, uks leading exhaust conversions for defenders and freelanders with genuine quality. The main journals were fine and did not require any work however the big end journals needed two grinds to. Series 200tdi conversions bits4landys classic landrover. Engines used by the british company land rover in its 4. Land rover 200tdi engine for sale in uk view 63 ads.
The 200tdi engine was designed as a turbo engine, so you shouldnt take the turbo off. Spex102 front exhaust pipe 200tdi discovery conversion 90 110, this front exhaust pipe is. As land rover s answer to the onslaught of japanese 4x4s invading britain throughout the 1980s, the discovery 1. Land rover tuning 200 tdi conversion diesel kompressor in serie 2 a supercharged. This is not intended to be a comprehensive step by step instruction manual, but a guide which will help you with some of. It is always a good day when a 200 tdi conversion is completed with upgraded d90 steering to boot. Discovery 200tdi and 300tdi conversions done properly. Id go for a 200tdi conversion without the turbo, because you should be able to get that in without chopping any of the bodywork up. This attention to detail is what makes an ecr restored land rover. As with the 200tdi guide, this is not intended to be a boltbybolt instruction manual.
Put simply, it is a land rover discovery 200tdi engine, downrated by removing the turbocharger and intercooler. At this time the chassis was professionally shotblasted and then hot galvanised dipped along with the wheels, tow hitch and rear step. With a wide range of discovery 200tdi breaking accessories for sale on, youre sure to find the right part for your 4x4. Land rover series iii with 200tdi engine conversion page. The land rover factory geared 200tdi defenders with similar but just slightly higher gearing than stock series land rover gearing.
Okay, one of the projects i will be working on this year will be the installation of a discovery 200tdi into a 109 series 2. Whats in it now, how many miles per year will you be doing, what will you be using. If you are converting a diesel land rover with series 3 combined starter and. Land rover discovery series i 200 tdi technical specs. For land rover 90, 110 and by glencoyne engineering just to let you know the trip home 120 miles went without a hitch. Land rover classic cars 200tdi for sale car and classic. Is land rover discovery series i 200 tdi all wheel drive awd. Make, model, year, variant, type, bodystyle, engine. I have test fitted one and when the engine is fully hot the needle is just into the n mark. Introduction howto swap a land rover 200tdi engine into a series land rover. Quick clip land rover series tdi conversion youtube.
Diesel engines have always been a bit of a weak spot in the series land rover range. Several companies offered conversions to fourdoor range rovers in the late 1970s. These brackets are made to bolt to the 300 tdi engine block and will fit a 4 cylinder. The 200tdi is very similar in power to the 300tdi, however the 300tdi is a evolution of the 200tdi so is. Selling my 1965 land rover series iia 200tdi youtube. Series iii 2 1 4 engine mounts bolt straight onto the block. Would it be best to try and source the parts and start the conversion or would it be better. Im not sure about whether the series 1 chassis engine mounts can be used, but if a 2 1 4 petrol engine can go in on standard mounts then its very likely that the 200tdi would go onto them too. The changeover took place at engine number 12l51183a, at the start of the 1993 model year. If youre looking for charismatic adventure on a budget, the firstgeneration discovery 200tdi offers onroad comfort and nearunstoppable offroad practicality in one classic design. I know that on a 200 disco engine the turbo dump pipe wants to be where the bellhosuing is, but you can fit a disco 200tdi with a custom dump pipe into a series. Ok i think i have sorted the engine wiring out including the glow plug timer. Hi all, i want to convert my defender 90 200tdi to a v8.
One of common misconceptions is that the 200 and 300 series numbers relate to cylinder capacity for the 300tdi and 200tdi when infact they are both 2500cc. It comes with 202 but if cannot get it to run i am thinking to get a rover engine and saw on the web many put 200tdi into series but most of them are series 3. Glen carfully documented his progress to help others contemplating this conversion. Having worked with land rovers for many years i in short, an excellent and taxfree restoration object for the enthusiast. Hi all, i have a 200tdi in my series 88 and yess it does wreck the drive train only whilst driving on serious lanes though i have broke the front half shaft once and the rear twice, now i,ve. Developed for series land rovers by glencoyne engineering note. Land rover series iii 200tdi turbo diesel conversion youtube. Measured at the axle, the series only turns a couple hundred rpm faster than the 200 tdi in a defender in gears 1 through 4. The range rover classic is a 4x4, midsize sport utility vehicle series produced from 1970 to. Land rover tuning 200 tdi conversion diesel kompressor in serie 2 a supercharged duration.
The land rover discovery series i 200 tdi top speed is 148 kmh 92 mph. Land rover series iii 200tdi turbo diesel conversion. There is also evidence of the 10j engine being offered as a conversion for volga saloon cars by a. Is a benefit to have uprated diffs from a discovery or range rover or an overdrive to give a bit more relaxed cruising. Land rover series 3 turbo diesel conversion duration. Deze alternatieven zijn ook deels bruikbaar in een series iii land rover. Converting a series land rover 109 to a land rover 200 tdi engine by glen anderson my 200tdi install for anyone whos interested. This conversion is to fit the land rover discovery 200tdi engine into a series land rover, short wheel base or long wheel base. What is the top speed of a land rover discovery series i 200 tdi.