Thread: Rebuild the 200tdi or Isuzu conversion?

304k - probably find the rings are all carboned up and the bores look like new. Was certainly the case with my 300tdi at 320k.
Pulled the pistons out, removed the rings and cleaned out the grooves. New big end bearings and 60k later it's still good as gold.

IMO the value of an Isuzu conversion depends on what you are doing with the vehicle. If you are usually loaded, do a fair bit of hilly driving or tow more than a 6x4 trailer the Isuzu is awesome. If not - I wouldn't bother with the conversion hassle. Also, no point in putting in an Isuzu without turboing it.

Steve

A conversion would be a lot more money.

Originally Posted by Red90

A conversion would be a lot more money.

Thanks mate.. Thought as much

Originally Posted by bucklrya

Thanks mate.. Thought as much

There is a new 3.9 Isuzu motor and gearbox for sale on Gumtree in the "Land Rover parts and accessories" section on Gumtree at the moment. I have no affiliation, just thought you might be interested.
Cheers.

I’m sort of facing the same decision. I have a perentie with a good motor and chassis but ordinary body/interior, and a 200tdi with a good body/interior and blown motor.

Do a body swap or fix up both. Can’t decide.

Originally Posted by rar110

I’m sort of facing the same decision. I have a perentie with a good motor and chassis but ordinary body/interior, and a 200tdi with a good body/interior and blown motor.

Do a body swap or fix up both. Can’t decide.

Perhaps decide the end game. Possibly fix up both, one at a time. If your interest is in only keeping one, sell one to repay the restoration on the first, which you sell, and help fund the second, which you keep.

My end game is to own 1 x 110 and the L322. Ultimately, I may move to one L405 and no 110.

Currently I have 3 x 110s and none operational (one I just need to prioritise it, allocate 2 hrs and will be good again).

The 200tdi has advantages (light & factory complete). But so does the perentie with a 200tdi wagon body (good end product with simple reliable motor and new box).

The perentie project came out as a wagon with a very similar body to the 200tdi. So is a good match. It currently has a early county body so is not real good IMHO, but lift up handles appeal to some.

So it’s a tough choice.

If anyone is doing a conversion to the Isuzu, I can supply weld on engine mounts which will save a lot of hassle and time measuring things up.