300tdi into series

[dead camel]

i am contemplating putting a 300 tdi disco engine into my lightweight 2 1/4 petrol, anyone know of any conversion kits or how easy to change gearbox  etc, any thoughts greatly appreciated.

[twiggy]

Hi I'm no expert but the 200tdi is muuuuuch easier to change over, a lot less hassle ( I believe the mountings for the 200 are the same as the 2.25 petrol). I looked into changing my 109 petrol and the 200 tdi came up trumps. I even got the donor disco but found a 109 diesel before the spanners came out.

[stuntman]

You'll need to chop the mounts off the lightweight chassis and weld the engine mounts from the disco on, other than that, it's an easy swap.

Use the 2.25 box, fab up an exhaust and you're away :)

electrically, as easy as a 200 to wire in.

[lightweight-love]

200 or 300 its not too complicated but its very time consuming! www.lightweightlandroverclub.org may have some1 whos put the 300 in.

[dead camel]

fantastic stuff thanks guys, a bit more contemplating to be done (and pursuasion to the wife!!) thanks again. so the series box will fit to engine block ok?

[tuko]

fantastic stuff thanks guys, a bit more contemplating to be done (and pursuasion to the wife!!) thanks again. so the series box will fit to engine block ok?

Yes it will with some work.
I have a 300Di in my 88'' hybrid.
Todd.

[p4203]

i am also putting a 300tdi into my s11 later this year when the rrc gets finished got all the bits just need the time

[andyb]

Only the Discovery 300 Tdi will bolt straight up to a Series box (altho you have to redrilll a couple of holes IIRC).

The 300 does also have the advantage of a higher mounted turbo that over comes some of the problems of fitting a 200 into a Series.

[bogie]

Disco 200s fit perfectly in to a series.Much better engine than a 300.

[tuko]

Only the Discovery 300 Tdi will bolt straight up to a Series box (altho you have to redrilll a couple of holes IIRC).

The 300 does also have the advantage of a higher mounted turbo that over comes some of the problems of fitting a 200 into a Series.

A Defender 300tdi WILL bolt up to a series transmission.
My 300Di motor is from a 1997 Defender.
Todd.