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Yes! Still busy and the build keeps going in the right direction. I’ve switched the turbo pipes to the correct inlets. Happy with that switch and was easy to do. Got some luck there 😅. I’ve reinstalled the dashboard. It’s not wrapped with new vinyl yet. I wait until I know for sure I don’t need some extra gages or other equipment. The electrics are sorted. Took some time to wrap my head around. But now I know how it works. The defender 200tdi is connected to the original ignition key. It has the 200tdi starter relais installed and the fuel is not shut off when you turn the key for starting. Works perfect! I got help with that setup. most of the lightning has been switched to LED. Headlights are H4. Put relais in between. So they run straight from the battery. Installed new wiring for the turnlights, parking lights, horn and headlights. All is switched from 24v to 12v. In hindsight. I think now it’s better to keep the 24v. as you can see I’ve installed the front. Now I’m building some plastic inner wheel arches. I’ve bought some big truck mudguards that have a nice curve and fitting width. Have to make them exactly fit for the series though. Try to do that this week. The bulkhead in the engine bay has been covered with chinese heating reflecting material. The turbo is wrapped. The bonnet has sound dampening material. Good quality. I had trouble getting the brakes working. At the end I’ve installed a new master cylinder. That did the trick. The brakes feels good now. Same with the clutch. Installed new parts and works. I hope to finish the engine bay this month. Other thing I’m doing is fixing the up the cabin. First install everything back, get through MOT. See how she runs. And after that I’ll see what needs to be done to get her comfy. oh yeah. Screen washer, wiper motor and wipers have been fixed. The heating of the cabin works. the diesel tanks got really messed up by the previous owner. I’ve cleaned hem inside out. Checked all pipes and got them runnig again. Changed the electrics. Works. the next big thing will be transforming her to a nice camper/overlander. I love to have a pop-up roof. One that uses the original roof. Also that you cannot see it’s altered. But this will be work for year 2025 😂. I’ve just made some drawings for the interior. Hope to finish this before july so we can go for a tour to the north. the light blue block on the side are drawers (both sides). The light blue on the inside is a frigde. The yellow is the bed. That had been transformed parts to a small couch on the drawing. Daytine setup. Purple are cubboards. Under the bed will also be big storage area. Yellow on the left is kitchen area. Also possible to slide outwards to the back. Water tank will be inside or outside installed. Have to check. Small boiler that’s connected to the engine will be installed. Solar panels and good electrics. Cooking probably on gas. Not induction. I’ve made a digital series ambulance in sketchup. If somebody wants the Sketchup model. Let me know. I can sent you the file. It’s a rough sketch but works. and last, happy newyear! Hope you all get a nice 2024.

Thanks for the repies! I’ve checked all the pipes and filters. They’re not blocked. I used a brake suction device to fill all the lines and filters with diesel. That helped a lot to get the lift pump up and running. Fingers crossed.

Can you point me in the right direction? What electric pump can I use?

The lever has zero to none suction. When I detach the lift pump and try the lever I can feel some suction. But it’s not strong.

Hello, I think the lift pump is not functioning properly on the Defender 200tdi engine. No diesel is sucked up from the tank by the lift pump. I ordered a new one, but that didn't work either. Chance that I ordered the wrong version? I ordered parts number STC1190. What I tested is the following. - engine running with old pump, no diesel was pumped up - new lift pump installed, no difference - with a new lift pump, checked whether there is suction on the line that runs to the lift pump. I feel nothing. - looked at whether a spacer should be put in between, but it doesn't seem like it. On the block you will see a metal one installed. What can it be?

New parts

Update. The parts inside the master brake cylinder got stuck again. The new master cylinder and brake servo arrived just in time. Installed all parts and bled the lines. Perfect for now.

Ok, did the honing. Smooth surface now. Also did the sides of the metal parts that go into the tube. Will see how it works after some time. will keep the new parts on the shelf for now

Hi, ordered a new master cylinder today. I’ve tried to get the old one running. Did renew the inside callipers and springs. But my job was not a good one. Everytime I tried to bleed my lines, after some time, the new calipers got stuck in the metal casing. My bad. So, ordered a new one today. Just out of curiosity, anybody know how to make an old, bit rusty, cylinder running again? What tools can be used to make the the wall on the inside smooth enough? thanks!

as promised a video of the first start. LR-ambulance-first-start.mp4

Yesterday I’ve got the 200tdi wired into the series 3 military. That was not easy. For me , got good help to sort the wiring out and make sure it’s wired properly. What I’m most proud of is that it uses the original ignition switch. No starter button is needed or other extra gizmos. Just the standard diesel series 3 switch with a bridged relais. Works like a charm. Super cool to start the engine with the key. the video I’ve made of the fist run is to big to post here. I’ll make it smaller and upload later on.

Thanx for the input so far. I found somebody to help me. When it’s done I’ll let you know. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻. Hopefully I get the Lando running early this summer.

Well, turns out that cutting corners is not the way forward. I’ve got the tanks clean but started rusting again pritty quick. I put some diesel in to stop the rust process. No good solution for the long run I guess. Ok, your anodising steps are noted Ped. Need to do that to get a better result. Above picture is after using caustic soda and rust converter. Looks nice and clean. this is 12 hours later. After this I put some diesel in hoping to stop the rust process. State the tank is in right now. I bought an extra diesel filter to install after the tanks. Just to be sure. Or maybe I will buy new tanks to get going and try ALL the steps again, including anodizing.

Yes I need to find someone who can help me draw that part of the scheme. Maybe pay’d if somebody is willing to help me out.

I’ve got the timer relay. Can I use that one instead of the normal big relay? The original diesel switch I still have.