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specs on 2.5 td j19
davidlandy:
the turbo IS in a dodgy position as it is so low down - very close to the bulkhead but is still very do'able. We got a downpipe from Steve Parker Land rovers. then had to chop out a section of the inner wing so that the turbo pipe could have some room.
It will be a nightmare to replace the starter motor!
will get some pics at some stage and post them.
dew1911:
Meant 15W 40 Sorry - Damn Batteries going in the keyboard and it misses letters like crazy.
bezzabsa:
phew :D
got me going there
Porny:
bezzabsa,
There are two types of 19J engine... good or bad.
The most common is the bad variety, however there are a few good'uns, and yours doesn't sound too bad at all.
Intercooler wise....
The neatest way using standard bits is to fit the intercooler and radiator set up off a 200Tdi Defender - means you can use standard pipework (esp. if you change the inlet manifold to a 200Tdi one). But to find these bits is very difficult.
The other option is an aftermarket kit... I know Allisport do a kit, but it isn't that cheap - see here - http://www.allisport.com/cooler_detail.php?cat_id=1&product_id=9
The other option is finding something in the scrap yard and making it fit!!
Fitting an intercooler will 'in theory' actually prolong the like of your Td - as mentioned on the Allisport site, will help to reduce thermal stresses.
Servicing wise, I'd used to change the engine oil and filter every 4000 miles on mine (have done with all my Diesel Land Rovers) - and there is no point in changing the oil, and not changing the filter.
I used to change the fuel filter every 4000 too... as they are not very expensive. (but I get filters trade price...)
Air filter I used to change every 4000 too... only because mine used to blow a very small amount of oil back in to the filter - td are very prone to doing this. If yours stays clean, just change it every 6000 miles.
200Tdi conversion is definitely the way to go in the long term...
Although cheaper, I'm not really a fan of fitting the Disco version of the engine into a Defender - I haven't seen one that has been done neatly yet.
The other problem is that all the intercooler and coolant pipe work has to be modified to fit... meaning that nothing is off the shelf.
And then there is the exhaust... the Steve Parker pipe is expensive, and not even that neat IMHO.
I'd rather spend a bit more money and get a proper Defender spec 200Tdi and do a proper 'as factory' conversion. This means all the pipe work etc etc is off the shelf, and replacements can be easily found.
I reckon a proper conversion is also easier to sell and will add value to your vehicle, I'd much rather buy a proper conversion, that some bodies botched up Disco conversion.
Also fitting a Defender spec engine is completely straight forward and no effort/hassle... and IMO worth the extra few hundred quid over fitting the Disco type.
A defender spec 200Tdi conversion will also be less hassle come insurance time.
Apologies to anyone who has fitted the Disco spec engine and disagrees with me, but all of this is just my opinion.
Ian
bezzabsa:
--- Quote from: "Porny" ---bezzabsa,
There are two types of 19J engine... good or bad.
The most common is the bad variety, however there are a few good'uns, and yours doesn't sound too bad at all.
Ian
--- End quote ---
Thats always nice to know ... just throwing things about at the moment - if a 200 defender engine appears at the right time - then who knows :D:D:D:D
happy enough with the td for the time being - and Ian . that pipe you said looked a little squashed - it is, but i may be able to get some stainless made up to fit.. should cure that little quirk
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