3.5 to Diesel

Just wondering if anyone has fitted a 200TDi into an old auto RRC form the 80s. I am considering putting one in and am curious to know if new engine mounting brackets are needed on the chassis ? Thanks in advance.

Would expect it's been done many times as the 200tdi was a factory fitment to the Classic in the early nineties.

chromiumuk said:

Would expect it's been done many times as the 200tdi was a factory fitment to the Classic in the early nineties.

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But no auto option 'till the 300tdi was fitted, don't know if that makes any difference?

tis alot of work.

buy a old disco an swap the bodies over

oil dripper said:

buy a old disco an swap the bodies over

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no no no he discos rot on the rear end chassis.pre 85 chassis is solid.

there was a factory retro fit my bro fitted a few when they come out in the 90's. But as suggested get an old disco and use all the bits

they all rot the fekin same

Have you done the conversion Beast o'Bodmin ? I've got the ZF box so am hoping it's just the engine mounts if even that...!!!! or most probably a lot more.....

jalmassi said:

Have you done the conversion Beast o'Bodmin ? I've got the ZF box so am hoping it's just the engine mounts if even that...!!!! or most probably a lot more.....

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he,s nearly dunnit

you will have a moooing cow thats how TDI Autos soundz Moooooo owwwwwwww ummmmm

jai_landrover said:

you will have a moooing cow thats how TDI Autos soundz Moooooo owwwwwwww ummmmm

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i borrowed a rangie that had bin converted to 300tdi wiffa autobox,not a good choice at all

im haveing a 5sp manwell with a 4speed manwell in the shed as a spare.A 1.222 transferbox on with lt77s box.

Petrol Auto box is no good. Best bet is buy disco tdi auto and drop it all in, just have to reposition mounts off disco on to Rangie. My mate just sold disco £500, plenty out there. Having said that, the best diesel to go with auto box is Mazda SLT 35 , awesome power, smooth, good on fuel. Kits are available from Motor and Diesel. Hope i've helped.