Recent content by revdj

Thanks guys, If you google Glencoyne land rovers and click information there is a three page write up on the non turbo conversion, seems convincing stuff. The main attraction for me is the much simpler (and cheaper) proceedure. If the 30 to 35 mpg is realistic then its definately worth it. I am...

Not sure of codes but I think the colour is called limestone.

Ive been planning to put a disco 200 tdi I bought a while ago into my petrol 88 . I have just read an article by Glencoyne land rovers who recommend installing the engine without the turbo. As I dont particually want more power just better mpg this idea seems tempting. It also means you can use...

Doing a long overdue points renewal on the series 3 this weekend I was unable to achieve a gap. With the arm on the cam point (open) there was no gap avaliable with the adjustment so I had to file the bracket out and even then struggled to get the correct gap. Am I being a dunce or is it case of...

Thanks for the pics Andy very usefull. Is this your vehicle and if so how are you finding the swap. Did you connect the heater blower back up. It looks like the filters in the way. Whilst on the subject does any one know what ampage the in line fuse should be to the blower on a s3. Mine was a 12...

Thanks, Ive been told you can keep the recessed grill and the viscous fan if you split and step the rad and intercooler or get a different shaped intercooler from another source. Does anyone have any knowledge of this? I,m near pulborough, west sussex nrgyserve

Thanks, there will be a pas pump avaliable. am tempted by the alt spacers to line up the belts after removing it.

Hi, Just got a complete 200tdi disco engine that Im planning to put into my 1981 petrol series 3 swb. Im trying to aquire as many parts I need before I put it in so if anyones got any tips they would be gratefully recieved. I know very little about diesels but my first thoughts are; what to do...