looking for a good 200 TDI

[scott]

anyone here have a 200 TDI they wanna part with?

[RoverDover]

I have a non turbo 2.5 that has to go to make room for my 200tdi.

[scott]

I have a non turbo 2.5 that has to go to make room for my 200tdi.

sell me the 200 and you won't have to pull your 2.5d

[Les Parker]

So, what's a good used Defender 200 Tdi assy worth?

[scott]

So, what's a good used Defender 200 Tdi assy worth?

i think i've found a remanerfactured/warrantied/delivered for $5500

[Mojave Rover]

i think i've found a remanerfactured/warrantied/delivered for $5500

That's what I paid for my set-up. It's all there - rebuilt, bench tested engine, starter, alternator, power steering pump, exhaust manifold, turbo, intercooler, etc. Included a new tdi radiator. Cost included shipping, transfers, and customs. Arrived at the local warehouse, had it loaded and drove home. Seems expensive, but the convenience of everything in one package hooked me. Took care of everything. Cheaper than trying to swap in a Cummins.

Before naysayers jump on me for the Cummins comment, my issues come from first hand experience. I dropped a 4BTA into my 85 Jimmy. I'm glad I did it, 20 mpg at 75mph on an Auburn after market rear differential, but expensive swap to say the least. That's why I went with this 200tdi option. Didn't want to go through that pain and wallet suffering again. Delayed my Rover build for a year and a half. Not the only reason, work as well, but it just sucked my spare cash flow. Better to drop something in that works out of the box.

[meatblanket]

That's what I paid for my set-up. It's all there - rebuilt, bench tested engine, starter, alternator, power steering pump, exhaust manifold, turbo, intercooler, etc. Included a new tdi radiator. Cost included shipping, transfers, and customs. Arrived at the local warehouse, had it loaded and drove home. Seems expensive, but the convenience of everything in one package hooked me. Took care of everything. Cheaper than trying to swap in a Cummins.

Before naysayers jump on me for the Cummins comment, my issues come from first hand experience. I dropped a 4BTA into my 85 Jimmy. I'm glad I did it, 20 mpg at 75mph on an Auburn after market rear differential, but expensive swap to say the least. That's why I went with this 200tdi option. Didn't want to go through that pain and wallet suffering again. Delayed my Rover build for a year and a half. Not the only reason, work as well, but it just sucked my spare cash flow. Better to drop something in that works out of the box.

Sounds like a good experience then? Can you share the name of the supplier?

[Mojave Rover]

Sounds like a good experience then? Can you share the name of the supplier?

Sent PM with info. Don't want raise the ire of our hosts that I am shilling for the guy.

[scott]

So, what's a good used Defender 200 Tdi assy worth?

so i guess because you're a tech/parts specialist and asking this question, RN doesn't sell complete 200 TDIs. With your import connections and all are you guys thinking about getting these?

[SafeAirOne]

so i guess because you're a tech/parts specialist and asking this question, RN doesn't sell complete 200 TDIs. With your import connections and all are you guys thinking about getting these?

They have in the past. RN had one when I bought my complete 2.5 from them several years ago, when Les still had a loft. Unfortunately, I could only afford the 2.5 at the time...

[CliftonRover]

I am happy with my 200 TDI that Rovers North got me. It had some head gasket issues, leaking oil on the pump side. I fixed that now it leaks from the aluminum lower block brace. It is still worth it, I wished I had resealed the whole motor before installing.

[Broadstone]

I know of 200tdi engines from a disco minus the turbo that are for sale not far from me. The engines are actually sourced and maintained by the Land Rover mechanic I use when I am in the U.K. The they are sold as a kit for dropping into series trucks. I am sure he has more available and they are well under $5000!!!

[Les Parker]

We have them from time to time, though most 200 Tdi's are getting a little long in the tooth. After all, they stopped line fitting them back in 1994.
I am just curious as to what the market is currently paying and folks experiences.

[scott]

long in the tooth yes, but i'm thinking they will long outlast the frames of defenders and maybe after new rings, bearings & seals one will live on longer than I. it's to bad that the disco and defenders are different. there's a bunch of dying disco w/ dzl over there.

les do you know what the differences are between a def and a disco 200tdi?

$5500 is a bit tough for me. maybe the dollar pound scales will tilt my way when it's time to buy

[Terrys]

do you know what the differences are between a def and a disco 200tdi?

The location of the turbo and different bellhousings. Supposedly Disco 200s will go into a RHD defender, but the turbo interferes with the steering on the LHD.