Thread: V8 110 to 200tdi conversion

With the availability of 300tdi and r380 gearbox you would be best to go that route. 200tdi conversion is quite involved.

Jc

Originally Posted by gutshot

hi

i just bought a 1980 V8 110 and want to know what would be involved with putting in a 200tdi engine and gearbox, are there any kits around? i want the economy, also i tried the search
but have found nothing, am i in the wrong section?

My personal joy is an ex V8 now 200tdi Range Rover.
The engine has definitely more torque low down and is almost indestructible.
Some folks have done 800,000 in them I have seen it myself

Just about everything is easier to fix than a 300tdi.
Mine has only 450.000 and I outperform easily all the Isuzu and Nissans round here.

The lt 77 gearbox is simpler and lasts longer than the r380 if the top pinion in the lt230 is drilled

I have done at least 15 conversions of Range Rovers and 5 Defenders to 200tdi.
As I assume yours is a RHD you wont have to struggle with the exhaust to close to the steering coloumn as we do.

It is really quite straightforward.
For engine mounts I can take a pic of mine next time I lie under it. Can't post it here the feature is beyond me.

You need to make a downpipe which is a bit corkscrew shaped. You will see why, it is to get inside from the turbo.
You need to buy these things with the engine.
Intercooler, big fat round air filter, and fuel filter support.
Get at least 7m of fuel hose.

Forgit to say.. get a new timing kit and head gasket.
I have changed that every time before fitting the engine

Hi Anita yes the 200 is i feel a better engine however the availability here is pretty poor. There is also a big problem with getting some large new parts like cylinder heads etc. I've personally thought the 200 is a better engine but I'd rather work on a 300.... 😮☺. We seem to have a shortage of good used 200tdi anything in this country 😯.

My very first v8 to diesel conversion was way back in the 1990's, a 200tdi into a 1987 rangie. A great looking result and surprisingly easy . Half the fuel consumption and better at climbing hills once the fuel pump etc was tweaked😎.

Jc

Have you considered a 4bd1T conversion?
Engines are available from ex military stocks ATM

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i have considered the 4bd1t option but i have the opportunity to buy a cheap 200tdi rust bucket. and its a stage 1 v8 1980 model, with a 4 speed gearbox

Originally Posted by justinc

Hi Anita yes the 200 is i feel a better engine however the availability here is pretty poor. There is also a big problem with getting some large new parts like cylinder heads etc. I've personally thought the 200 is a better engine but I'd rather work on a 300.... 😮☺. We seem to have a shortage of good used 200tdi anything in this country 😯.

My very first v8 to diesel conversion was way back in the 1990's, a 200tdi into a 1987 rangie. A great looking result and surprisingly easy . Half the fuel consumption and better at climbing hills once the fuel pump etc was tweaked😎.

Jc

I read on a US site that 300 heads fit the 200.
Came up researching why my 200 timing belt walked off the cogs.

Keith

Originally Posted by 123rover50

I read on a US site that 300 heads fit the 200.
Came up researching why my 200 timing belt walked off the cogs.

Keith

Yes I've heard that too however I've not yet tried the theory☺