Recent content by Catlikedog

Unless you think it's been abused you might want to relax and be safe in the knowledge that the 200 tdi's are properly built to last. Got one here well over 300,000 miles and it is still cruising up and down the UK. It's done the last 200k on Mobil1, and gets quality filters regularly and tappet...

Just had a good old dig, not sure if it's what you need, but there is a bare 200 tdi block with its original crank bearing caps. Bores are excellent.

No, it's long gone sorry. All I have now is a complete Defender 200 tdi engine, but it's a nice one so not a cheapy.

Buy ours instead - it is main dealer full service history from new, garaged from new, top of the range Dynamic Lux Coupe. Easily one of the best to be found. Due to be listed on Auto trader soon, but as I saw your post. Can tell you all about them too.

Just to let you know a Defender 200 tdi lump has appeared for anyone looking to re-fit...

M&D made me kit to put an MT 82 onto a Defender 200 tdi (along with a 1:2 transfer box). The M&D gear is first class and built to battleship grade quality. The MT82 needs slow and deliberate gear change, it's not slick like a nice LT77 or a r380. But there is no contest in terms of open road...

Hello, still looking for a 200 tdi short engine? I have a complete one here which is in the way. Here is Dorset by the way. You could send a pallet courier for about £90. It'll be cheap to clear.

Just wondering about the overfilled crankcase with oil turned grey by water. Oil level was about 2 cm above the sump ladder frame. It has had a recent head gasket - which is in as new condition, as is the head. Timing belt was quite new too. Might it have been a mis-diagnosed head gasket and...

Hi Chaps, Looking for some considered tdi wisdom. Got some pics attached, but point is I have picked up an a proper 200 tdi motor as a spare. I know nothing about it, but getting on with taking it apart. Why might the timing case be as contaminated as it is - worst I have seen? Also...