WoodyO

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Evening all,

Just a quick post to say I'm just back from a road test in the 109 since installing my 200 tdi conversion, and wow, what a difference it makes.

I know that seems a bit obvious, but it's just so much more usable in every way.

I plan to make another thread detailing my problems and fixes I had along the way, but if that doesn't appear please just message me if you're in a similar position.

In summary;
Full strip and rebuild on a Disco 200 tdi.
300 tdi manifolds and turbo.
Relocated battery.
Custom exhaust.
Standard Series radiator.
No intercooler.
Oil cooler ports blanked off.
Standard gearbox.

Oh and not a single drop of oil or coolant! ...from then engine at least.
 

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Evening all,

Just a quick post to say I'm just back from a road test in the 109 since installing my 200 tdi conversion, and wow, what a difference it makes.

I know that seems a bit obvious, but it's just so much more usable in every way.

I plan to make another thread detailing my problems and fixes I had along the way, but if that doesn't appear please just message me if you're in a similar position.

In summary;
Full strip and rebuild on a Disco 200 tdi.
300 tdi manifolds and turbo.
Relocated battery.
Custom exhaust.
Standard Series radiator.
No intercooler.
Oil cooler ports blanked off.
Standard gearbox.

Oh and not a single drop of oil or coolant! ...from then engine at least.
Well Done , Mate, I am trying to do something similar 200tdi in to series 2, so will be watching your thread for hints and tips.
 
Mine is a disco timing chest, defender manifolds, Skoda fabia RS intercooler, mocol oil cooler, battery over the relay, shuffled forward. Turner head and diesel Bob high power IP. I really like it. Got some upgrades coming, though.
 
Yes, whipped out the thermostat before blanking. Where have you got the intercooler mounted? I've got a small one here but was just slightly too big to fit with the electric fan in place.
 
Evening all,

Just a quick post to say I'm just back from a road test in the 109 since installing my 200 tdi conversion, and wow, what a difference it makes.

I know that seems a bit obvious, but it's just so much more usable in every way.

I plan to make another thread detailing my problems and fixes I had along the way, but if that doesn't appear please just message me if you're in a similar position.

In summary;
Full strip and rebuild on a Disco 200 tdi.
300 tdi manifolds and turbo.
Relocated battery.
Custom exhaust.
Standard Series radiator.
No intercooler.
Oil cooler ports blanked off.
Standard gearbox.

Oh and not a single drop of oil or coolant! ...from then
Not sure Thomas and Sons are still there
 
Not sure Thomas and Sons are still there
They never were, technically. My family name is Thomas, it's been in the family since new being used by my grandfather and his father as a recovery truck for their workshop in the village.

So getting the sign-writing was just a throwback to them.
 
Yes, whipped out the thermostat before blanking. Where have you got the intercooler mounted? I've got a small one here but was just slightly too big to fit with the electric fan in place.

Series rad in the standard place. Spal fan and flat shroud between rad and engine.

Similar to this, with some minor trimming.

Intercooler in front of the rad with some not great brackets holding it. Both cooler hoses under the expansion bottle. Oil cooler in front of the intercooler. It all just fits. Just.
 

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