200 TDI into a Series IIA

[I Leak Oil]

Im still asking, whats so bad with the 200TDI minus the turbo? Or a 200DI.

I don't think anyone said it's bad. It just seems to be a fair amount of work for not much perceived benefit in power. If you're after better mileage then it could be a good fit. If you're after a money savings, you'll probably have to drive it a good long time to make up for the cost of the transplant. Durability? Better than a 2.25p but again, you'll have to drive it for a very long time to make up for the difference. Cool factor? Absolutely. Good, bad or indifferent...it all depends on what YOU want out of it. Your truck, if you want a 200DI then go for it!

[Skookumchuck]

We are using a 300 manifold which moves the location of the turbo so that shouldn't be an issue. I already have the ashcroft conversion and 24 spline axels. The front disk conversion is already planned and parts ordered so that is not so bad. I would actualy like the powersteering conversion as well but will have to find the right box and parts. The rad and intercooler are from a Disco so the mods there are do able. Never new about the problem witht he gas pedal thanks for the heads up. We have a couple of parts Defenders so I will need to rob parts for that. I was told the engine mounts would fit for the 200. Did you just cut off and move or put on a new mount? The Motor and parts are showing up here this week with the works scheduled to start the following week. Even if it is a lot more work than I was origionaly led to believe it is still a major improvement in power, torque and best of best I can make my own fuel.....Driving for free

[SafeAirOne]

You'll be fine. You're not doing anything that hundreds of people haven't done before you.

[Skookumchuck]

I was hoping this was thecase kinda getting a little nervous reading some of the posts here. No matter what it will be worth it to not have to shift down to second and crawl up the big hills doing 20MPH with semis pissed at me.

[o2batsea]

I was hoping this was thecase kinda getting a little nervous reading some of the posts here. No matter what it will be worth it to not have to shift down to second and crawl up the big hills doing 20MPH with semis pissed at me.

Amen, brutha.

[Mojave Rover]

I was told the engine mounts would fit for the 200. Did you just cut off and move or put on a new mount?

I used the original mounts. Left side moved 4" - 100mm - forward. Right-hand side a little different approach. Still moves 4" but we had motor on hoist, lowered it into bay to ensure all was well. Tacked the right side mount to fit. That should do the trick. Of course moving things forward is important for the placement of the non-Series trans. With an LT77 or R380, without going forward, the stick encounters the seatbox. That 5th gear adds four inches to the overall length of the trans. Rearshaft pretty short as well. Offset the mount .5" higher in order not to conflict with the D1 axle diff housing fouling the lower pulley, hence tacking in place with motor in bay. I've seen some fairly grusome pics of chunks removed along pulley due to axle articulation. Also makes it easier to secure shock bolt as well, since they appear to want to share the same space. They do not, but it sure looks that way when you measure that second time. Same for left, looks like it will foul.

[Skookumchuck]

Thanks for the info. I am planning for now to keep the series trany with the Ascroft it should work out fairly close to the right RPM ccurve. I get up to 60-65 on the flat now witht he 2.25 gas at about 2600 RPM. Hoping to be close with the diesel just not losing power and speed on the slightes hill. So if I am using a stock series trany will I still have to move the engine mounts? I guess time will tell when we get the motor out and test fit the 200. I will be taking lots of pictures of the whole ordeal as we go and I will post them. Thanks a gain for the advice.

[Moose]

Yes, even if using the stock gearbox, you will still have to move the right side engine mount. The left can be used as is. I put a 2.5 NA diesel into my 88 last spring so when my 200Tdi shows up in a month or so I am just slightly closer to a "drop in" conversion.

Brett

[Skookumchuck]

Thanks just waiting now for the freight company to call when the motor is delivered.