Turbo Interference

Have started the rebuildof my 110 and as part of the project am converting it to LHD as that is how we drive here (bulgaria)

I have all the necessary components but have one minor problem.

The 110 is fitted with a discovery 200tdi and the steering shaft (the one connecting the steering box to the steering column ) is going to interfere with the outlet for the turbo.

Initial options I have come up with so far are:

Modify the steering shaft angles with an extra straght out the steering box and then shorten and increase the angle of the original shaft.

Lift the engine and gearbox on that side by approx 15mm

Modify the turbo so the outlet is rotated around by about 30 degrees

Before I start on one of these courses I thought I would throw it out there and see what ideas people have.

Regards

Andy

I think id try to modify the turbo rather than the steering or engine placement if it were me.

I think modifying the steering would be a last resort, but i really wouldn't want the adjust the engine placement.

Have recently fitted a non standard engine and box to my old american pickup truck. The angles of the prop shaft is critical in every axes and at both ends. That was just a simple rear wheel drive set up, but from the experience I really wouldn't like to upset a landy by getting any of those angles wrong on any of the drivetrain. Tipping or raising the engine is bound to change something that really shouldn't be changed.

I agree

Am moving down the turbo mod line.

Current idea is to take the compressor housing off (nead to get some larger circlip pliers - mine died vialiantly trying) And rotate it about 90 degrees clockwise (looking from the front) so that the outlet is coming out at 7 oclock rather than 4 oclock) I will need to redrill and tap the back of the compressor housing to remount the wastegate actuator.

Have bouught a kit for the bottom intercooler pipe and just waiting for this to arrive before decicding on the best angle but am confident it will work

Fingers crossed anyway

If that does not work I have been told that a 300tdi turbo and manifold will fit and resolve the problem but that reamins as plan b

Cheers

Andy

you dont have to remove it or circlipit will knock round with mallet or such

There are ways to get over this using Defender manifolds (200Tdi for ease, 19J for some work ) google it and you shall be enlightened

As said above, moving it is probably a good idea, depends what turbo you have on how it's all held together, the 19J and 200tdi turbos I have in the garage are bolts, you can undo the bolts that hold the turbo body to the compressor chamber and turn it, 30° will be no problem, you MIGHT have to replace the little boost pipe section, it may not be long enough if you turn it away. It all depends, seems there are many variations of these turbos.

Simply loosen the 6 bolts, enough to let you spin the compressor you do NOT interfere with the bearings or anything when doing this - it is entirely safe.

Yeah on mine the compressor body is held on by a large internal circlip. Have now managed to modify my circlip pliers (they would only open to 3cm and neaded 3.5 so gorund the arms down slightly) and have now taken the casing off. Thought about tapping it round with a mallet as suggested but a - feared the risk of damaging it and b- nead it off to drill and tap new holes for the wastegate actuator.

Just nead to wait now for the pipework forthe intercooler to arrive to decide on the best position.

When it is all fitted will take some photos

Cheers

Andy