Thread: tdi engine into series 2a

Well i have the bellhousing adaptor for the 186 but not the engine mounts . Can i make my own or will i need to get pro built ones ? Cos at the moment it's goin to be cheaper to install the holden donk for now and I might look into the tdi down the track sometime

G'day Wannalandy,

having just gone through the rigamarole getting my SIIA ute registered in NSW (it has a 186), my advice is to go to VicRoads (or whatever they are called) and find out what's needed before you start. If it requires an Engineers Report (as it does here in NSW) then go and speak to a registered Engineer about what you want to do.

I think you will find that it will be better in the long run to get some engine mounts that are proffesionally made - they are whats holding the donk in, after all.

With the 186 I would get the brakes changed over to the 6cyl fronts with a split master cylinder and booster from a SIII - it will make your life a lot safer, and easier with the Engineer. My ute has the boosted split system and it stops very well (catches me off guard at times).

Last point - the holden conversion is well worthwhile, but must be done properly otherwise it will give you nothing but pain. You will also need an overdrive/HRTC/rangie diffs - otherwise you'll rev the 186 to death.

Cheers,

Adam is right - you don't want a dodgy 186 conversion! I've had one - it ended up leaking oil out the main seal because it never fit properly.

If you're going to re-engine your LR, you'll need to read this:

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/...ehicleDetails/

All the best.

Alastair

Landrover actually have a Genuine kit to retrofit the TDi into series Landies,TRUE STORY!!!!
Reasearch a few pommie websites you should find all the info.
I read an article in one of the pommie mags years ago,in the poor african countries Landrover have re-furbish workshops where the old series buses go in for a re-birth,come out as brand new with the tdi motor.
The mag I read it in,most likeley Landrover Owner International were even giving away the Genuine Landrover conversion kit in a competition at the time!!!
Search and you will find.
Andrew

I have the proper adaptor for the 186 ansd all the proper clutch set up all i need is the engine mounts. Does anyone know where i can get a pair of the engine mounts from ? I have the 10 inch brakes all round ( i think 10inch ) as i swapped all the brakes and hubs over form a series 3 for the rangie wheels i put on ( needed the thicker studs for the wheel nuts ) . I have purchased a booster off kaa45 that will go in as soon as i get around to it . Thanks for all of the advice

Originally Posted by olmate

Not too long ago I had both my 2A motor out and my 200 Tdi motor out - they looked the same to me in the block. I can't see why it wouldn't go straight in.

Series Deisel and 200tdi is almost identical in block design
Ive seen both and the 200 is a Series deisel copy...

No one has come up with an estimate for a 200 tdi engine and converion bits from what I can see.

I doubt if I would try and fit a 200 into a 2a as the cost verses benefits would not add up.

The 200 tdi engine is getting a bit old now so how about trading up to a 300 tdi defender or discovery?

Hard decisions for you.

Try the Castlemaine Rod Shop for your engine mounts - they do the kits and will probably be able to provide the mounts. I think Marks 4wd Adaptors used to do a kit also, maybe chase them up?

Its important to get the mounts exactly right, otherwise you will chew up uni joints like there is no tomorrow.

Do you have the clutch set up which uses the landy clutch? You DONT want the one that uses the holden clutch - it wont last long.

Cheers,