And any parts I've renewed can be transferred to the replacement lump if needs be.

Thanks for the responses. I'm in the process of speaking to someone I know who apparently has a couple of 200tdi discos on their farm. In the mean time it's not costing me anything to tinker with the current engine and I'm learning tons. Plus there is that added annoyance of not knowing what the...

That was my next plan although I've heard of doing it with meths. Opinion? My problem is with the 110 at the lock up I can't get there to do any block investigation until the weekend. Hence working on the head and injectors this week. I'm borrowing a valve spring compressor Thursday so I'll...

Wow 4000 that explains all those ground/polished surfaces and the price of new ones. Ta

I dont mean to be rude but what would cause that? I can only see them being better than they were without all the debris inside.

Ah Sht. I read some threads about cleaning them yourself assumed that was it. Then just stick them back in. Knowing what's inside I can't see much that is tunable besides the torque on the end nut. Hopefully someone knows for sure.

Firstly cheers really appreciate the advice. It is starting to look like its the best option. Having said that,stripping down the injectors tonight I can see why they were struggling. Some were full of oil some rusty fuel. The ultrasonic cleaner is brilliant. My only worry is one of these...

They all move when tunring the engine over by hand. So I don't think so. Thanks though. I still haven't found anything that would mean it shouldnt start. So I'm at a bit of a lost end

Lol not on the 200?

It's looking more and more like a new lump

I'm afraid a lot of that went over my head. Looks like I better do some egr research.

I started cleaning up the head this evening, as with everything else the inlet bores were full of oil. and all around the Valves was coated with thick black scum. I took the injectors and glow plugs out. Both were really sooted up and the glow plugs looked pitted and worn. Are they still good...

Hi guys. I've heard of an injector specialist in Bedford but Google says otherwise. Does anyone know of the place? Or anywhere local.

Thanks for the advice. My plan is to clean it all up tomorrow and try and do some tolerance tests. After that I need experts I think. And some research into injectors.

How much would you say is acceptable I'll Rey and measure the differnce I was shocked

Right then... I moved her to a friends lock up first thing, not easy with no power steering. Infact bugering about turning round power steering fluid was running out of somewhere. big problem? First we took off the intercooler which was full off oil. not sure if this means much. Unbolting the...

sweet I might get over if Im not up to my elbows in engine

sounds good. can anyone just go and watch?

see now that sounds so much more enjoyable than trying to fix mine. perhaps I should buy a cheap runaround then start a restoration

Evening all. Is anyone about tomorrow that wouldn't mind helping me get to the bottom of my engine troubles. I'm starting to doubt myself and wondering if I'm missing something stupid. Cake and tea will be on hand for any volunteers :D