ready for the engine swap tomorrow...
200tdi here we go...Rich.
I see you now have power steering![]()
empty space....
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starting to fill the 'ole...
it starts, runs and drives foreward / reverse so thats a win?
also....
F'kin Landrovah.
engine in BUT why the differences between 2.5D Ninety & 200tdi?
bought (@ great expense!) a genuine LR 200tdi fuel return pipe (from IP to tank), fits the IP BUT different thread on the tank
W-Anchor.
the 200tdi engine loom plugs into the 2.5d Ninety's main loom, no dice with the alternator / charge light on dashboard (was previously tested when running the engine on the floor)
turbo heatshield 'touches' the bonnet (military jobbie with strengtheners for spare-wheel if that matters?) - sorta wondered about this and looked for one @ Newbury but....
theres more, like fitting pas....
but thats another rant
Rich.
I see you now have power steering![]()
YUP
one-hand light steering now
opposed to two-handed struggling
but I'm struggling to fit the metal pipework neatly across the front crossmember - whatever I do looks messy & I dont want them rubbinhg or fracturing
Rich.
On mine there’s two W shaped clips, one each side, that clamp the two metal pipes to the back of the front x-member. It would be part 13 in this diagram.YUP
one-hand light steering now
opposed to two-handed struggling
but I'm struggling to fit the metal pipework neatly across the front crossmember - whatever I do looks messy & I dont want them rubbinhg or fracturing
Rich.
On mine there’s two W shaped clips, one each side, that clamp the two metal pipes to the back of the front x-member.
At last, all done - what a fight.Getting closer….View attachment 263565
Just new disks nowAt last, all done - what a fight.
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Four weeks of standing and they’re looking a bit tatty - bit poor for 2yr old rotors….Just new disks now![]()
If you want I can take pictures of the factory routing tomorrow. I’m pretty sure the larger pipe is on the top.Thankyou again
unfortunately (for me?) it seems that.....
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the routing I've found is opposite
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Rich. (fighting ocd or stupidity with Offender pas pipework)
If you want I can take pictures of the factory routing tomorrow. I’m pretty sure the larger pipe is on the top.