just got me a 200tdi disco injun to put in me 90!

[chris_mack]

ive just bought a complete 200tdi disco for 450notes, only done 137k miles, good solid engine im goin to pick it up tomorrow.

i wont be able to afford to put the engine in my 90 for a few weeks, til ive saved a bit of money up.

im gona buy a steve parker downpipe, and take it to a local mechanic/family friends garage and do as much as possible myself, with help from the mechanic. its ideal really cos i will have a good garage to work in with a ramp, engine hoist, all the tools i will need.

how long should i budget to get the job done, any ideas? i am hopin to get it done in 3 days.

im also plannin on putting the disco tranny box and rear axle on, but il prob just take them off the vehicle to put on at a later date. and then scrap the vehicle.

exciting times!

 

[Sean]

how long should i budget to get the job done, any ideas? i am hopin to get it done in 3 days.

if you've got everything to hand that'll be enough time but don't under-estimate how long going fetching bits takes

have you got all of the additional pipework sorted ?

SP now do a complete set of all the pipes needed, you might think it expensive but when you see that good quality CAF pipe of the right diameter is about £40 a meter you might be tempted to open your wallet

Steve Parker Land Rover Exhaust Systems, Stainless Steel Exhausts

 

[chris_mack]

that is very expensive, to get the downpipe, intercooler kit and air filter kit is about 2 weeks wages for me!

are they really necessary, do you use them when you do tdi conversions?

i mite just get the exhaust downpipe and see if my mechanic can bodge the rest of the pipework!

either that or time to get the credit card out.....

 

[Sean]

i'm tempted to get the pipe kit next time as i'm never happy with how the plumbing looks when using standard non-preformed pipes - but it is a lot of money

these people sell everything you'll need

eBay UK Shop - Auto Performance Silicone Hoses: Silicone Hoses, Blue Red Black, Jubilee Hose Clips

one of these days i'll get round to making a listing of the assorted extra bits needed

don't forget to put a new clutch on while you have the opportunity, tis false ecconomy not to

 

[yella]

i took the front end off my series and the engine completely out in an hour and a half this afternoon. god i love my gas axe

 

[chris_mack]

yep i will do the clutch, and timing belt as well.

il have a chat with my mechanic mate and see what he thinks about the pipework. mite just be easier to grit my teeth and fork out for the proper kits, if only to make the job easier, quicker and neater.

 

[Sean]

i took the front end off my series and the engine completely out in an hour and a half this afternoon. god i love my gas axe

and how long to put it all back ?

a week a month ?

 

[Sean]

yep i will do the clutch, and timing belt as well.

il have a chat with my mechanic mate and see what he thinks about the pipework. mite just be easier to grit my teeth and fork out for the proper kits, if only to make the job easier, quicker and neater.

it's a shame they dont put a picture of the finished engine bay up so people could guage if they were spending their money on something worthwhile

i cant see the point of that new air filter as the old TD one does the trick, and you don't have to move it - but that does make the plumbing coming out of the top intercooler a bit tight

 

[Sean]

you might want to have a look at these

someones producing a SS version, and it mates with the standard exhaut without the need to chop it back

DEFENDER 90/110 DISCOVERY ENGINE CONVERSION DOWN PIPE on eBay, also, Land Rover, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 04-Feb-08 20:11:24 GMT)

 

[chris_mack]

so basically the same as the steve parker downpipe, but a bit cheaper and stainless steel? not sure i like the look of the seller though, 0 feedback!

by the way, went and picked the disco up today.

 

[chris_mack]

will the disco lt77 fit into my 90?

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

diff transfer box - not sure about clutch housing.

 

[chris_mack]

i thought the tranny box is the same....the lt230 or sumthing??!

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

the Deepender has a lower ratio than the Disco. 1.14 as distinct from 1.4?

 

[Oddie]

the Deepender has a lower ratio than the Disco. 1.14 as distinct from 1.4?

Which makes it much better for road driving in high ratio, i think low ratio is the same as the defender one though?

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

disco gives you higher cruising speed. - this mite be useful.

 

[chris_mack]

i know the disco tranny box is better for on road use cos its higher geared.

what i want to know is do i need to split the transfer box from the disco lt77 to put it into my 90, or can i just put the disco gearbox and transfer box in?

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

dunno
dont furget the disco box is a short gearlever - the deepender is a long gearlever box, so yu will need to change them.

 

[Grippa]

Might have rilly long arms?

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

he int a norvern munkee is he?