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TD5 Conversion HELP!!
Porny:
--- Quote from: "Tinks" ---Thanks Ian that would ideal if you could ask around for me :wink: as i'm pretty sure that this is the best way to go. :D
If i cant get my hands on a complete rolled one & buy everything i need already in pieces can i use my E plate chassis even if your not ment to?
Engine mounts are gona be different right but what about the rest, like axles and body mounts? :?
So if there's only a coupler differnces between disco & defender engines would i be better off going for one or the other or does it not really matter? :?
Oh and the other thing i was gona ask ya is my 200TDI is a disco engine, will that change what its worth much? :?
Cheers, Maria
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Using your existing chassis is fine... but you will have to change the engine mounts and gearbox mounts (or use a 300Tdi Gearbox crossmember) and then you 'might' have to fit a Td5 rear crossmember (though you should be ok with yours) and make up all the rear fuel tank mounts.
The other option is use an aftermarket fuel pump and keep your existing side mounted fuel tank. Doing it this way means you don't have to change the rear body.
You could also fit the engine and gearbox the same way Martin has on the www.web-rover.co.uk site.... he has fitted the R380 onto the LT77 mounts - which means he keeps the same transmission tunel, propshafts and seat box - but the engine is about 2" further back than a standard factory Td5.
While this works ok - it does mean all the coolant/intercooler pipe work and the exhaust down pipe needs to be modified.
I personnally favour the 'as factory' installation - which means all the parts are avaliable off the shelf... but really up to you.
Going back to the chassis issue....
To modify your chassis to take a Td5 is fine - and you can keep your existing ID (i.e. Vin number and reg number)
To use a second hand TD5 chassis (or any second hand chassis) and trying to keep your exsiting ID is technically a 'no go' as it is basically classed as ringing! (people do though, but up to you if you want to take the risk).
But you wouldn't be able to use the ID off the Td5 chassis as if it's been broken for spares due to crash damage as it will be a class B right off - which means it shouldn't go back on the road.
The only correct ways are to modify your existing chassis or to buy a brand new chassis with the correct mounts for Td5.
Engine wise...
Personnally I'd go for a Defender engine - and you need a Defender spec ECU (or the temp gauge will work the wrong way around amoung other things) - but I can covert and Disco spec ECU to a Defender spec (as long as they are from manual cars) without too much hassle.
Going for a Defender spec engine means you know for a fact that everything fits!
Re: Your engine...
A 200Tdi Discovery engine is worth less than a 200Tdi Defender engine, but you still should be able to get anything between £500 and £800 depending on condtion/mileage etc etc
Ian
Tinks:
I think that i'd rather do things thw correct way. I definatly prefer to know that once i've built it any parts i should need to replace in the likley event that i break something, i will be able to get off the shelf. 8)
I like the sound of leaving my fuel tank were it is, will that create any problems if i was to use a new chassis? :? It should'nt be too difficult to make new mounts should it as i'm keen on keeping my chassis cos its in good nik and i don't have alot of dosh to chuck at it! :cry:
I dont really want start messin with my exhaust down pipe cos its a nice ss one :D
I also like the sound of it being a fact that everything will fit, so Defender engine it is!! :lol:
Oh and i also meant to say thanks very much for all the help your giving me :wink:
unknownmanxman:
I know they're more expensive etc etc... But what about the 2.8 powerstroke?
Xtremeteam:
--- Quote from: "unknownmanxman" ---I know they're more expensive etc etc... But what about the 2.8 powerstroke?
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the TGV with the VVT turbo
mmmmmmmmmm the noise it makes back though a snorkal with a panel filter is just pure ooooft
Tinks:
Sorry to be a plonker but i don't know anything about the 2.8 powerstroke!?! :roll:
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