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Thanks for all that gents, looks like I'll go ahead. Now I just have to find a front panel in OK nick..!!!

I have to take my wings off soon to repair the bulkhead and I was wondering if anyone has put a SII front panel in a SIII ? No point in my re inventing the wheel so would be greatful to hear if it can be done, with minimum mods of course...!! Thanks

Have you done the conversion Beast o'Bodmin ? I've got the ZF box so am hoping it's just the engine mounts if even that...!!!! or most probably a lot more.....

Just wondering if anyone has fitted a 200TDi into an old auto RRC form the 80s. I am considering putting one in and am curious to know if new engine mounting brackets are needed on the chassis ? Thanks in advance.

It was black smoke, pretty bad with the engine under load. So I blocked off the vacuum compensator and turned the fuel delivery down and hey presto..!!! Presumably the fuel delivery was turned up to cope with the now removed turbos' demand. Thanks to all for the help.

In the end the only difference I could make was by turning the fuel delivery down. Still got all the performance but no smoke...!!!!

I just set my timing and a note here for you. By sucking the vacuum advance I could get the plate to move a wee bit but when using the strobe and unplugging/plugging the vacuum advance I could see a large difference in the timing. So perhaps your v/a is alright. I'm going to try a new pressure...

Perhaps we do have the same problem after all. I took out all of my plugs to check the gap etc and found the right hand bank were all wet after 24hrs of no action. All the plugs were also black. She started up right away and I put the strobe on her to set the timing, running a wee bit rough but...

An 1986 3.5 EFI. New coil, ign, amplifier. dist. cap, rotar arm, leads. Plugs are black but fairly new. My next trick is to change the plugs before doing the timing. Fun Fun Fun................

No help I'm afraid but I have the same problem as you...!!!!! If I can sort it out I'll certainly let you know.

Thanks for the replies gents. It turns out that when I put the gearbox in N then the pump does as it should, must be a switch on the selector lever...!!! Now I just have to trace a weak spark..!!!

Hei there, My 1985 3.5 EFI just stopped working out of the blue. You've heard it all before..!!! Anyhow good spark etc but the fuel pump is not turning on. I have ran a hotwire and it is working well but still the engine won't start even when the fuel pump , she fires for a second or so but...

Thanks for all your comments. It looks like I'm just going to get it registered as an 2.5n/a...if I can..!!! Really do reccomend the 200Di engine though, it's perfect for a series although it is loud..!!

I've emailed Richard and am waiting to see what hoops he had to jump through to get the conversion certified. Hopefully there is someone in LandRover who can fill in the blanks.

Hi there, The DVLA equivilent in Norway wants to see the specs for the 200TDi without the turbo (as in my Sries III), would anyone be able to either supply these or know someone in Land Rover I can contact to try and get them. Thanks in advance for any help Regards Fergus

I had that problem too. Mine was just the jubilee clamp so after loosening and rotating it no more fouling. Perhaps your front springs are worn out ? if it a height seperation issue.

Thanks for the advice gents. Excellent link.

Hei there, My 200Di is spitting out a wee bit too much black smoke. Had a look at the Inj.Pump and saw that the mechanic had connected the diaphragm (fuel load delivery housing) to the inlet manifold. Now I'm really not sure why as there is no turbo and wonder if I should blank it off before...

I remember these tanks as being fitted to Landys in Australia. I've been trying to find one in the UK as well but with no success.

Haven't yet managed to get my hands on a pair yet. As soon as I do I'll let you know. Let me know if you get them first..!!!!