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rgabbitas

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• Jan 12, 2012

• #1

I am installing a 200tdi in to my series 3 SWB. Can anyone give me advise on what I should do to the engine before I install it. Obviously a new timing belt is a start anything else?

 

protactor

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• Jan 13, 2012

• #2

New spigot bush for definite. New clutch if there is any doubt over the current one.

 

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lynall

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• Jan 13, 2012

• #3

Rear crank main seal, also flywheel housing to block gasket if they show the slightest signs of leakage, they will get worse!


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reg aldershot

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• Jan 13, 2012

• #4

exhaust downpipe and starter motor can be a pain to fit after

 

johnny curt 1

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• Jan 13, 2012

• #5

cut the fekkin engine mount off the disco and get it welded on the series chassis good n propper first

 

protactor

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• Jan 14, 2012

• #6

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You can just use the series mounts. No welding required.

 

discomikey

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• Jan 14, 2012

• #7

you may aswell take your wings off to fit it IMO makes it much easier and you can work on it much better then refit wings after its running.

 

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lynall

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• Jan 14, 2012

• #8

I only removed the rad panel on mine wasnt hard at all.



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discomikey

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• Jan 14, 2012

• #9

its not hard no. just for the amount of work to take the wings off, in fact i took them off complete attached to the slam panel so even easier.

just means you can get right round the engine and its a lot easier to get at stuff like the starter solenoid etc.

 

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lynall

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• Jan 15, 2012

• #10

I never thought of that!
Probably less bolts to undo as well.



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rgabbitas

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• Jan 17, 2012

• #11

Thanks, I have all the body off and I am removing the bulk head so it will be an easy fit.
More concerned about checking the actual engine before I fit it, I don't want to have to remove it once it is in. Any other ideas?

 

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rgabbitas

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• Jan 17, 2012

• #12

I am also looking at the Exhaust, I have a full Disco exhaust any advise on the down pipe etc would be appreciated. Also how best to fit the radiator and intercooler, hoses etc.
regards

 

jamesmartin

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• Jan 17, 2012

• #13

id get turbo down pipe kit off ebay ,and dont bother with intercooler on series

 

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lynall

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• Jan 18, 2012

• #14

Mate got on eof the downpipes from ebay for his disco tdi into 90 and it looked pretty poorly made, steve parker one looks good though.



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Bump

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• Jan 18, 2012

• #15

The engine is fairly straight forward to lift in and out with the wings on... stripped the 200tdi out of mine in one night (due to a snapped cam belt... def worth replacing before fitting...:doh:)

Same with putting it in- no need to remove the bulkhead or anything overly keen - i'd even leave the wings on