This should be simple for the gurus here. I am wondering if its simply fuel filter, pump or is it HT electrics / distributor cap. Driving along today it hesitated on acceleration, but after changing to a lower gear at high revs it pulls ok: The idle sounds a bit off, sometimes stopping...

I found the 75° one in there, which I guess to be a mini one, so it might well have been wrong type: the new one is much longer. I'll keep an eye on the gauge, although unfortunately the bulb has fallen out at the back of it, so it's difficult to see in the dark.

Got ERR2803 " thermostat 200Tdi Def Ds1 Rrc"

Hmm so I might not be able to keep it clear, it would be a losing battle. What's the recommended interval?

I have replaced the thermostat with the correct 88° one, finding a 75° in there, seems to explain why it was running cool. On the way home it got almost half way on the temp gauge, so I think I have solved the issue. The water is clear in there, so now I have to get some antifreeze. I also...

The raised intake is now off and it does seem to be running nicely. There are 3 holes in the wing and 5 in the screen post, which I have covered with heavy grease until my new grommets arrive in the post. The only challenge was attaching the new intake grille, for which there were no badge...

In case anyone reads this in the future, I want to add that today did a couple of hours and for some reason this morning the temp barely left the initial white zone, yet on the way home it did climb almost to half way, which has given confidence to say I think fitting the correct thermostat has...

Hopefully this is just a funny story I can tell people in the future. I recently got my Defender 110 back on the road, and noticed the temp gauge sits stable about a third of the way, and the heater blows warmish but not enough on these cold mornings. So I changed the thermostat this morning...

They look better cleaned and polished eh

@mick the builder If it comes off complete I will be selling it but I am just imagining packaging it for posting, that wont be fun at all.

These are great insights as I hoped, many thanks to you all. It does seem like I could return to standard with a few holes being the only consequence. I agree if there are holes in the wing it would look bad, but I think I can live with a few small grommets in the windscreen frame as mikescuba...

I should clarify that the 110 is a great expedition vehicle, with excellent off road capability, but if I wanted a specialist off road vehicle for weekend fun (which I don't) I would have a 90. It's just my view.

:-) I don't really like the snow cowl either but I hear there's going to be an arctic weather bomb so I might keep it until the spring.

I have the above on my 110 CSW I really don't think it looks right on the old girl so I would like to return to standard intake. I do not wade in deep water, and let's face it, the 110 is not the best off road tool. It looks like the base of the snorkel fits over and replaces the regular...

I could have 2 or more issues then I suppose. Heater, temp gauge, thermostat, viscous fan ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Probably will order a new stat and gaskets. The V8 is how I feel the tdi should be - ie gauge resolutely in the middle, heater blasting warm air, viscous fan functioning correctly, running great.

Just got my 1992 110 County back on the road, just as the cold weather hits. The temp gauge doesn't go above about a ¼ and the heater is much less warm than my V8 110 heater. I have read that the 200TDI can run a little cool, with some accepting it and others with various ideas like fitting a...

Some companies are providing a filter system to replace the silencer box, I wondered if anyone has investigated the cost. I've spent 2 years and too much money getting my 1992 200tdi 110 CSW back on the road, I am a little concerned at the recent annoucement that diesel drivers will start to...

This may be of interest http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1105070_british-billionaire-confirms-plan-to-build-defender-like-suv Early days but might give some hope for a credible replacement.