disco 200tdi in a td 90

[bioenhanced]

hi i was wondering if someone would have some advicefor me.
I got a cheap disco 200tdi it was an mot failure (needs a lot of welding on the chasis) but the engine runs well and does not smoke or leak.
I wanted to put the 200tdi in my turbo diesel 90 will if fit and is it truly wise move.
I have heard its a good engine in the 90 with more torque and better mpg is this true.
If and one can help i will be truly greatfull
mike

[biggerlandy]

http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=2394       good to do it you wont regret it look at this link

[bioenhanced]

thank you for the link i will have to start sorting it all out then lol thanks

[biggerlandy]

two things for thought i dont think the link covers is 1 swap fly wheel, engine back cover over from your td lump you got to shave of a dowl on new engine then it fits straight on, and to make life better for you can buy the down pipe all done for you they are on e bay

[squaddie_fox]

ive just done the same conversion usin discovery flywheel an clutch all i removed was the lower studs an the dowels an it bolted straight up all u got to do is remove the engine mounts off disco engine an bolt the td mounts on instead all the td wiring goes on the disco lump all u got to do dependin on what alternator u got on the disco lump is cut plug off defender wiring loom an put ring connectors on instead when i done mine i brought the conversion kit for exhaust an intercooler pipes just for easy an quickness an u will need the td oil pipes to the rad an also u need to get the power steering pipe extended by a inch or u can stretch it an also a good mod for ya 90 is to put the disco transfer box on to if u doin motorway crusin as engine doesnt scream as much unless u got big tyres on then its not needed an also throw on the back axle that way u get disc brakes all round if u look at solihull micks post he is doin the same with pics usin the disco glow plug timer i didnt use it i just do glow plugs with ignition barrel but its all down to personal prefrence

[Les Henson]

You don't need to swap flywheels. If you want to just bolt the gearbox straight on, then either alter the 200TDi flywheel housing, or put the TD one on the new engine (it's a straight swap). There is still one stud that has to be removed though.


Les.

[300TDi Disco]

Don't you require a different down pipe because of where the turbo sits???????

[bogie]

I BOUGHT A 2nd HAND DISCO EXHAUST FROM CRADDOCKS 4 A TENNER AND 1 HOUR LATER I HAD A DOWN PIPE. I BOUGHT A STEVE PARKER DOWN PIPE 4 MY OTHER MOTOR B4 . IVE BEEN KICKING MY SELF EVER SINCE BECAUSE AT £136 DELIVERED TOTAL RIP OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[denviks]

have a look here

http://www.plcuk.co.uk/showthread.php?t=16597

just done the same conversion. it was well worth all the effort 

[billy badger]

I did this conversion last year & performance is greatly improved. Used exhaust & intercooler pipe kit from parkers which were expensive at the time, but prices in their recent ads seem to be quite a bit cheaper. They do make a very tidy job when finished though.

[Les Henson]

The downpipe is the awkward bit. You can buy the Steve Parker conversion, fabricate your own, or cut a chunk out of the footwell. In the conversion I did in the link above, I didn't want to hack the bulkhead about and wanted to just connect the downpipe to the rest of the TD system (it is a narrower bore though). If you opt to make your own downpipe, then you have to make gas flow as unrestricted as possible, so smooth curves and as shallow as you can make them are very important.
Back pressure from a sharp bend or corner won't have a noticeable effect at lower revs, but the engine will rev out higher up and speed will be reduced.


Les.

[gnasha]

soz about jumping in but iam going to be doing mine at some point but have a n/a engine is there any diff from a td or n/a ie can i still use my n/a gearbox and so on

[craig_midz]

exact same as doin it with n/a or td but u may need a different transfer box dependin on the ratio