Javelinadave

Active Member

• Nov 18, 2013

• #1

I have read and reread the step by step instructions for swapping a 200TDi in for a 2.5NA motor. I'm doing the swap with a couple of buds this weekend and I want to have all my ducks in a row. Nowhere in the step by step does it mention a sealant between the engine and the transmission but the Haynes manual mentions it.
Yes? No? Hylomar? Silicone instant gasket? RTV?

Anything else that you would care to share?

Cheers,
Dave

 

alexr

Active Member

• Nov 18, 2013

• #2

Javelinadave said:

I have read and reread the step by step instructions for swapping a 200TDi in for a 2.5NA motor. I'm doing the swap with a couple of buds this weekend and I want to have all my ducks in a row. Nowhere in the step by step does it mention a sealant between the engine and the transmission but the Haynes manual mentions it.
Yes? No? Hylomar? Silicone instant gasket? RTV?

Anything else that you would care to share?

Cheers,
Dave

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I'm going to be doing the swap next year at some point mate but from what I've read there doesn't seem to be anywhere I've seen that would do this. Not read the haynes manual though, however I don't think I'll be doing it. Every gearbox I've ever taken off has never had any sealant around it.
Perhaps someone else can shed some light?

 

tetsu0san

Active Member

• Nov 18, 2013

• #3

If you mean between the engine block and the flywheel housing there is a gasket for the 200Tdi engine which I believe is the same as on the engine you are replacing. Are you going to be changing the flywheel housing for the one off your old engine? If not then you will hit some issues with bolt holes not lining up.

 

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Flying Scotsman

New Member

• Nov 19, 2013

• #4

I use RTV selant between the gearbox and flywheel housing. I was told to do this as it helps stop water leaking into the flywheel when wading, i also put some round the starter motor.

 

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nickjaxe

Well-Known Member

• Nov 24, 2013

• #5

No sealant between the box and engine...only as stated between the flywheel housing and the block.

Nick.

 

Javelinadave

Active Member

• Nov 24, 2013

• #6

Great, Thanks!