mick the builder
Well-Known Member
I know but its a pita just doing the exhaust, I didn't want to send you into depression. Lol
My downpipe went in easy once i had read the instructions... well i am a bloke after all
Mine is 200tdi disco engine conversion into 1986 defender fitted Steve Parker pipe.
He suggests shortening the studs at manifold pre putting engine in, was a proper monkey to get the grinder in there with it fitted..
Mine is 200tdi disco engine conversion into 1986 defender fitted Steve Parker pipe.
He suggests shortening the studs at manifold pre putting engine in, was a proper monkey to get the grinder in there with it fitted..
limeypete33
Member
Haha I think removing the front crossmember seems to be the easiest option so far!!
v8250
Well-Known Member
Luke, have you finished this yet? If not, as the guys above state, remove the cross member...it's only 8x bolts and a bit of 'encouragement' to release the crossmember + gives you a chance to clean chassis and jet wash out and treat the crossmember before putting back in.
I've just done my Def 200tdi and the only fiddly parts are 1. the downpipe bracket to engine screws [especially the one next to the engine mounting], and 2. getting all the exhaust mounts and rubbers to sit correctly. For best fitment, attach the whole exhaust loosely, then from manifold onwards tighten up rearward to have an unstressed exhaust. Good luck...
I've just done my Def 200tdi and the only fiddly parts are 1. the downpipe bracket to engine screws [especially the one next to the engine mounting], and 2. getting all the exhaust mounts and rubbers to sit correctly. For best fitment, attach the whole exhaust loosely, then from manifold onwards tighten up rearward to have an unstressed exhaust. Good luck...
