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I bought the original ring-binder workshop manual from Land Rover (with a mountain of amendments to be inserted) when I bought my 200 TDi Disco new in 1992. I have confidently, completely rebuilt the engine, both gearboxes and both axles during a total rebuild of the vehicle five years ago (still my primary transport) using the manual every step of the way. It is brilliant, and much better than Haynes, with good clear drawings and all the torques, dimensions and tolerances. Haynes may help get round the need for some "special tools", but I made all my own as far as the engine was concerned.
Try and re-use as many existing components within the engine, that are still in spec,as you can because I found there are a lot of poor quality, short life, parts available! Price is not necessarily a good indication of quality! As one of several frustrating examples, replacement valve slide assemblies from a reputable supplier lasted barely 10,000 miles before catastrophic failure. I acquired a replacement crank-case & rebuilt the engine (again!) with the original valve slider assy parts, including the cam shaft, and they are still performing perfectly at 260,000+ miles. The engine rebuild is well worth doing. I am presently getting the same mpg as I did in 1992 when the dear old bus was brand new!
thanks for your encouragement !
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Just a tip, when rebuilding your engine have the two woodruff keyways in the crankshaft machined into a single keyway - they are both inline. The single key gives greater location for the timing cog as well as the harmonic crank pulley.
cheers old hand
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cheers guys that's helpful!
The LR Manuals are very good, and Haynes lifted most of there stuff direct from them!
Have a look on brooklands books website, they do reprinted lr manuals
the work shop manual cant be beaten, i rebuilt my defender 200 about 3 years ago, its so easy its enjoyable.
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Being a reasonably confident fixer of land rover products, I am about to embark on the total rebuild of a Disco 200 tdi engine i would feel more confident if i could get hold of a good engine workshop Manuel of some description! Can anyone recommend one also point me in the right direction as to were i could obtain one please thanks for your time!
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i'll have a look tomorrow for you and get a pic
thanks for that
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I have a re useable ns one in my shed. Bottom part iscthe only rusty bit. Was removed carefully as I was planning to re use it myself
hi if you do have a n/side disco arch i would like to have it please let me know ....best chris
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Might be an idea to contact YRM with this tale & offer to be test-mule for this business oppurtunity for them!
YRM don't do them i called today
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Just got this from the horses mouth! Have been chasing my [transfer tunnel] for about six months now for a rear n/side outer wheel arch for my disco 1 mwc4841 to no avail! For the six months i have been given dates ranging from next week to next month to 2/3 months? lol I have tried many avenues but all get the part from the same source Britart! Who intern rely on a foreign manufacturer, all well and good. But i have just been told by Britpart the current manufacturer of the said part have gone in to liquidation and as yet Brit has bot yet found a new manufacturer wiling to make the part! Let alone receive a sample part before a formal order can be given! So k kinda think we wont see the part on the shelf this side of the new year!
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I am lead to believe they might be available from the end of August from mm-4x4.com, but then again it could be the end of October.
I am waiting for both sides too. I've had them on order for ages, and have tried other suppliers too. Need them for my 1993 Classic, can't get an MOT until I have done them.
same boat here cant get job finished
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disco 1 1993 200 tdi looking for a n/side outer arch i am told there are none to be had any one got a clue were i may get one...thanks
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thanks
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Hi i have been trying to get in touch with Camel Trophy Owners Club members to no availe!
I am trying and buy some Camel Decals for my truck " full size ones for doors etc! but the links on there site dose not appear to work, Are there any members or any one that knows a member out there that can help....thanks -
with the small description you provided, we cant really say. whats the interior? exterior? tires? etc etc a picture is worth a thousand words hint.
but it sounds comparable to this?
thanks for response! Had a look at that i would suggest my disco although older is far better no knocks imac in and out ...I will be doing photos when weather breaks oh! and it will have a full 12 month MOT
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Hi all i am about to advertise my disco 300tdi but not sure what price! Any advice would be good.
This is unusually mint condition for the year!
Its a 1994 300tdi tdi with a genuine low mileage of 94,000 a clean original straight disco ,but the best bit its never seen mud! There is and never has been ant rust issues in fact there is no rust in any of the usual places wings,inner outer, floor cross member, chassis etc will come with a full 12 months MOT. all in all a perfect start for any build project
thanks
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Hi all just like to point out that ADRIAN FLUX INSURERS are the biggest load of wasters i have ever come across the wife has here Disco insured fully comp through them and has done for four years, i have also a 110 insured with them Great company till you make a claim buyer beware i have never received such a p##s poor service in over 33 years of driving cant wait for the policy's to laps and go elsewhere BE WARNED!!!!!
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How much oil is plenty? Just that the dipstick tube may have been fitted too far in and give a false reading. Try draining the oil and the re-filling with the correctly measured amount so that you are certain. The symptoms are classic low oil.
Chris
thanks I THINK I WILL TRY THIS REGRDS CHRIS
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What's the mileage on the engine?
Hi Steve the engine had a complete rebuild 6,000 mils ago regard Chris
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Try changing the sender and see if that fixes it, it may be just over-sensitive to oil pressure fluctuations. 300Tdi senders are useless, I have had about 10 new ones in my 90 under warranty because they break as soon as they get wet. 200Tdi ones are better but it is a relatively cheap and easy place to start just to rule it out!
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Thanks i will try this later today regards chris
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I have a 110 with a 200 tdi rebuilt engine that runs like a dream! one problem the oil light periodical comes on for a few seconds when breaking sharply or turning with a bit of speed there is more then enough oil! the filter is new any suggestions !
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I am off to Iceland in the first two weeks of April 2007
I am looking for a co driver for the trip My landy 110 is going by ship a week before we
will fly from Stansted ! The trip will be about ten days and will include some amazing places glaciers, geysers massive waterfalls, whale watching, snowmobiling etc I have been before with Iceland Rovers so i have a good knowledge of the place and always said i would go back with my own landy! Well this is it.
My 110 is also pretty awesome I have spent around £34k in the past 2 years on her! This is a trip of a lifetime for someone with a sense of adventure! This has been advertised earlier this week several folk expressed interest but i have lost all contact with interested party's! Please get back in touch if you are still interested decisions and bookings are immanent CHRIS
Can I fit 235/85 16 on my 200 tdi
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Hi all would like to here from any one who has done this! Can I fit 235/85 16 tyres on my 200 tdi Disco! Well I know it can be done, but what mods need to be done to fit properly! Any advice or tips please thanks!