Thank you both for all the help and advice. Reason being I've come across a 300TDI Rad and it does look the same, just need to check the oil pipes etc. Kind regards Rich

Morning All, Quick question if i may - Would a 300TDI radiator fit into a 200TDI incl oil cooler hoses? Would i also need to get the 300TDI Oil filter housing and would this bolt straight onto my 200TDI block? Thank you all knowledgeable people Rich

I also had a piece of metal in my sump (200TDI). It was the same as one of your pieces in the photo. Was informed that is was potentially from the timing chest where someone had put the bolts in and they were too long. Rich

Cam belts the same, but always good to check engine code. As for hoses look at Paddocks, John Craddock's etc but be aware that some may have been changed/modified to fit the 300. Rich

Its a G Reg so would have been fitted with a 19J originally. Looks retro fitted with the 300TDI with LT77 gearbox. Rich

I had the similar problem, 200TDI into my old 19J. I decided to renew the fuse box first replacing the glass fuses with blade type found here https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/mobile/product/311/category/63. After replacing some wiring in and around the fuse box I carried on into the engine...

Looks like the exhaust has been cut off at the end by about 5 inches. And looks to far back mate

https://www.paddockspares.com/parts-and-accessories/land-rover-defender/exhausts/90-exhausts/90-2-5-turbo-diesel-to-fa450140.html

Ah so the same as me - my exhaust was still the original TD (with modifies down pipe) looks like yours is the same

What 90 have you got? 200TDI NA etc

Thanks Blackburn, at least if it is that it wont leak oil. Rich

No bungee cord found :). All the gears and selectors all seem in really good nick it was just the jumping out of 1st and sometimes 2nd on the overun. Lived with it for nearly 2 years and this month was to do the jobs i couldn't be bothered with. Today was road test day and it was a complete...

Thanks Steve, wear was about 5mm off each fork end. Gonna weld some metal on the old one as a spare. Just hope it fixes the gears Rich

Quick update - 1st 2nd gear selector arrived today (NOS) still wrapped in brown paper. Big difference in wear (see pic) all back together and feels remarkably better. Road test tomorrow .

Took me about 40 mins Steve and yes, i ordered the same pliers off Amazon :)

Quick update, managed to replace the synchro flat spring that was missing in situ. Used Youtube which was a great help (link below). Now waiting for me new OEM selector fork. Rich

Brilliant, thank you. Yep, mines well worn so ordered a new one. Rich

So after looking at Steam Wally on YouTube I think my 1st / 2nd gets selector fork is well worn. His has two parts on the bottom of the fork that poke out but about 5mm. Think I may weld some metal back on and see how it selects

Thanks Blackburn, the measurements are approx 7mm at the end of each fork leg . Ive also noticed this morning that i'm missing 1x detent springs on the gear cluster (@Colthebrummie). I believe this may be the cause? Thanks Rich

Hi Col, oil is all clear - i've been living with this for nearly 2 years so might just put it all back together and live with it until i can afford a refurb unit. I was thinking of welding a bit more metal on the selector fork but cant get a picture anywhere of one. Rich