Motor change over

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Originally Posted by Leigh 110

...can anyone advise if there will be issues with RWC in Vic by fitting a 300tdi? ...

... 200tdi & bellhousing swap back to original, and getting 200tdi rebuilt??? ...

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Are you sure yours was a 200? 1993 should have been a 300 already...

I don't see why there would be issues. Newer engine of the same capacity. Don't tell the inspector and they won't know. Just say you have converted back to the original engine type.

Surely new chassis engine mounts have been welded on to fit the V8?

The hard part is finding a 200Tdi (even though they are the better motor). 200 heads are no longer available, however a 300 head will fit. There are reports of slight injector misalignment if you fit a 300 head to a 200, however this may be incorrect.

Personally I would find a 4BD1T, then you have the advantage of one set of spares for both vehicles.

AFAIK 1994 was the last 200tdi. 1995 was 300tdi.

My 300Tdi was built in May 95.
Seen this one? http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread...79#post2163079
:)
Not cheap but rebuilt and then again a rebuilt g/box will be about $2K.

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Originally Posted by isuzurover

Are you sure yours was a 200? 1993 should have been a 300 already...

I don't see why there would be issues. Newer engine of the same capacity. Don't tell the inspector and they won't know. Just say you have converted back to the original engine type.

Surely new chassis engine mounts have been welded on to fit the V8?

The hard part is finding a 200Tdi (even though they are the better motor). 200 heads are no longer available, however a 300 head will fit. There are reports of slight injector misalignment if you fit a 300 head to a 200, however this may be incorrect.

Personally I would find a 4BD1T, then you have the advantage of one set of spares for both vehicles.

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Thanks, the engine number on previous regerstartion paperwork shows s12L, being a 200tdi manual. I have sourced a low kms 200tdi/ complete gearbox, radiator, hoses, piping, manifolds, wiring out of defender, but it doesnt have AC or power steering, so brackets wont be there, anyone advise where they can be sourced?

Thanks

Surely new chassis engine mounts have been welded on to fit the V8?


Personally I would find a 4BD1T, then you have the advantage of one set of spares for both vehicles.[/QUOTE]

no chassis has not been modified, I believe marks adaptors supplied brackets to fit to original land rover mounts.

I would really like to fit a 4BDI or turbo, but RWC would be an issue.

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Originally Posted by Leigh 110

no chassis has not been modified, I believe marks adaptors supplied brackets to fit to original land rover mounts.

I would really like to fit a 4BDI or turbo, but RWC would be an issue.

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Being a '93 model (ie pre '95), you wouldn't have any major drama's with fitting a 4BD1/T. Yes you'd have to get it engineered, but its a very straightforward conversion if you use original LR parts. Engineering cost varies a bit but I'd expect $600-$1000 based on what it cost me when I did my County a few years ago.
Yes, its going to be more work that just bolting in a 200tdi, but you'd end up with a MUCH better engine.

Since you've got a Perentie, you're familiar with the 4bd1 torque. Have you driven a turbo'd 4bd1? I'm guessing not, or there is no way you'd consider fitting a gutless 200tdi ;)
If you've never driven a 200/300tdi, I'd strongly suggest you drive one before making any decision.

Steve

Yes, drive a 200/300 first - mine accelerates at the speed of dark, hates cold mornings and needs a cuppa and a muffin to even think about moving after being woken from a slumber :)

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Originally Posted by Didge

Yes, drive a 200/300 first - mine accelerates at the speed of dark, hates cold mornings and needs a cuppa and a muffin to even think about moving after being woken from a slumber :)

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You've got a good one then Didge ;)

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Originally Posted by Didge

Yes, drive a 200/300 first - mine accelerates at the speed of dark, hates cold mornings and needs a cuppa and a muffin to even think about moving after being woken from a slumber :)

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Sounds like mine too.

I think if you put the isuzu motor in, make sure it's turbo'd. Speak to Mark (isuzutoo-eh) - he has one and it's not very fast on the hwy. I was following him once and on a slight, but quite long hill I was having to back off a lot (to stay behind him) as the hill took it's toll on the 4bd1
I did ask why we were slowing down and was met with the simple reply - we're on a hill :) - (are they all like that?)