Thread: Tdi 300 crank case special tools. loan, Brisbane

Originally Posted by newhue

.....I picked my self up a Tdi 300 defender the other day.....

You sick puppy.

Congratulations Jason, don't worry about Scallops, he's just jealous..

I did the rubber band, drive gear, pulleys etc and cooling bits on mine a couple of months ago and it wasn't a drama. By crankcase puller I guess you mean crank shaft pulley / harmonic balancer puller ? I didn't need one on mine as it came off relatively easily.

The flywheel locking pin is pretty important though especially for a novice (like I was pulling the 300 Tdi to bits). The other 'tool' you will need is a locking pin for the injector pump, I used the shank of a suitably sized drill which worked fine for me. The only thing I got a bit paranoid about was accidentally engaging the starter motor so I disconnected the battery and hung a bloody big sign on the steering wheel advising me of the foolishness of doing so.

I removed the grille, front metalwork and radiator/intercooler (pretty simple job) when I did mine. This made it very easy to get in and do the job. Whilst it can be done without doing this I'm glad I did it this way, especially for 'the first time'.

I also replaced the water pump (out of spite as there was nothing wrong with it) as it has to come off to do the P gasket anyway and it seemed a bit silly to put the old one back. I kept it as a spare. I also replaced the 3 long bolts, cost bugger all, and ended up with a better job. Used lots of anti sieze on the bolts etc.

As I've just sold my Tdi 130 you can have my flywheel locking pin (just PM me your details), it was given to me by another forum member so it should be passed on to another.

I've worked on all my LR's over the years, SII, SIII, Classic, P38a and the Defender Tdi which is without doubt the easiest of the lot to work on.

Enjoy

Deano

Ill bring the beer and also have a hardcopy of the manual if need be.

Originally Posted by DeanoH

Congratulations Jason, don't worry about Scallops, he's just jealous..

I did the rubber band, drive gear, pulleys etc and cooling bits on mine a couple of months ago and it wasn't a drama. By crankcase puller I guess you mean crank shaft pulley / harmonic balancer puller ? I didn't need one on mine as it came off relatively easily.

The flywheel locking pin is pretty important though especially for a novice (like I was pulling the 300 Tdi to bits). The other 'tool' you will need is a locking pin for the injector pump, I used the shank of a suitably sized drill which worked fine for me. The only thing I got a bit paranoid about was accidentally engaging the starter motor so I disconnected the battery and hung a bloody big sign on the steering wheel advising me of the foolishness of doing so.

I removed the grille, front metalwork and radiator/intercooler (pretty simple job) when I did mine. This made it very easy to get in and do the job. Whilst it can be done without doing this I'm glad I did it this way, especially for 'the first time'.

I also replaced the water pump (out of spite as there was nothing wrong with it) as it has to come off to do the P gasket anyway and it seemed a bit silly to put the old one back. I kept it as a spare. I also replaced the 3 long bolts, cost bugger all, and ended up with a better job. Used lots of anti sieze on the bolts etc.

As I've just sold my Tdi 130 you can have my flywheel locking pin (just PM me your details), it was given to me by another forum member so it should be passed on to another.

I've worked on all my LR's over the years, SII, SIII, Classic, P38a and the Defender Tdi which is without doubt the easiest of the lot to work on.

Enjoy

Deano

Deano you read my mind with what I hope to do. I'm getting the aircon de gassed so I can pull the grill out. The aircon compressor needs a new bearing along the way as well. I will then clean the motor and I'd like to pull it apart to see if it's got the upgraded pulley kit in it before ordering parts. I'll PM you, many thanks

Originally Posted by MacFamily

Ill bring the beer and also have a hardcopy of the manual if need be.

Tanks Aaron, Martin has offered up his hard copy.

Originally Posted by Scallops

You sick puppy.

yes mate, what can I say. Land Rovers are like a drug that cures the addiction.

Have got, will lend, send PM.

Blknight has probably got the required tools.
If not I've got the timing belt locking pins,crank shaft locking tool,dial torque wrench,balancer remover and a 5ft lenght of tube for the balancer retaining nut.
Your welcome to borrow any of it.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

Have got, will lend, send PM.

oki doki, will do