Have a old and trusty 90na which the cross member only got months left in it. Have donor 200tdi taken from a Disco but put into a classic RR, so now has VC TFbox. Know I will need to adapt the levers etc to get these to fit.
Where on the new chassis do I need the engine mounts, since might as well have them put on prior to galvanising?
Where on the new chassis do I need the engine mounts, since might as well have them put on prior to galvanising?
I've done three of these using the 2.5n/a or t/d sender and gauge.
They all showed a little hotter than normal and I have been told that the 200tdi runs a little hotter than the t/d etc.
This makes sense but don't know how true it is
chunkymunky
New Member
Na the tdi runs much cooler. About 86-87 degrees. Td doesn't have the intercooler to cool it so much hotter. I bought a sender, gauge and adapter (time was the brand). Need the adapter as tdi engine is different tpi thread.
By doing that way knew the exact temp it was running at
By doing that way knew the exact temp it was running at
2.5 n/a ....74 deg (82 deg optional)
200tdi ..... 88 deg
Could be why the needle goes further up the gauge when 200 fitted
chunkymunky
New Member
Yeah
chunkymunky
New Member
The kit i bought was £20
alexr
Active Member
+1
I now know where mine is good, when it overheats and when stat opens. So for now I live with it but there's a hole in my dash waiting for the correct gauge and sender!
chunkymunky
New Member
52mm temp gauge
chunkymunky
New Member
Pretty sure this is what i used. Fitted right in aperture on dash. Used original cabling. Comes with adapters so can match thread. Accurate temp reading all the time.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271527638064
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271527638064
top drive
Well-Known Member
been through this thread......
i see richard used his flywheel housing from the 2.5td on the back of the 200tdi.
ive read else where this will lead to leaking between the block and the flywheel housing and that its better to drill and tap/remove the studs in the 200tdi fly wheel when fitting to a 2.5TD engine.....
any more for any more on that thought ?
i see richard used his flywheel housing from the 2.5td on the back of the 200tdi.
ive read else where this will lead to leaking between the block and the flywheel housing and that its better to drill and tap/remove the studs in the 200tdi fly wheel when fitting to a 2.5TD engine.....
any more for any more on that thought ?
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
up to you it wont induce leaks ,200 tdi does have a ladder frame that bottom of flywheel housing is bolted to, but its not essential , all the lr engines are prone to leak between the housing and block the 200 tdi gasket can be fitted to both 200 and 2.5 to stop the main bearing cap common leak, there is bugger all flex between housing and block
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
its worth fitting a new gasket err1440 if using 2.5 fly wheel housing just cut lower part of ensuring its slightly too long
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
defender 200tdi is best fit as you can use all std parts,though disco is not too bad ,but requires more fettling with hoses and exhaust ,plus lower bell housing to engine bolts dont align but more than enough do ,engines arent effected by lhd or rhd
