djlee Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 ive got a late series 3, with a 90 2.5na engine on a 4 speed gearbox, wanting information on how to put a 200tdi in. ive heard that it goes straight onto the 4 speed gearbox but i was hoping to upgrade to the 5 speed. has anyone got any diagrams or photos of how to put it in? any help welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 it will bolt straight in considering yu have the 2.5 /a diesel in it, it will also mate straight to the gearbox that is in it, which gearbox have you got? if its the series gearbox still then its life will be shortened by fitting a 200 tdi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selectcase Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Do a search on this forum, there are a number of useful topics on this subject, you may also consider looking at the orrp forum and do a search for some links. hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 it will fix on the box no problem. You may need to remove 1 stud from the bellhousing i thinkit depends upon if its from a disco or defender. Its the pipe work that needs to be thought about. The defender engine would be easier to fit. The fitment of an lt 77 box is another matter. You will need a different front axle with CV jonts. I have been considering this myself. It looks alot of work. A stage one front axle would work but they are expensive and hard to find. I am not sure how available spare parts aer for the stage 1 axle. Has anyoner fitted an LT77 or an r380 to a series three??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Use the search button, plenty of people have done LT77/R380 into Series. You can go to CV's in the front axle, convert an LT230 to 2WD or just not bother as I think someone on here has done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 or as Tonk, JW and I have done, LT77 to Series Transfer case. All depends what you want and how you want to go about it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 i now have a lt230 rob, still have the 200 tdi though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 i now have a lt230 rob, still have the 200 tdi though. Aiy, that's why I said had done rather than has now must get my R380 finished since blowing my LT77 up oh and it was done in reverse going onto the drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 i now have a lt230 rob, still have the 200 tdi though. i kinda do too... well no i do. it just doesnt have any props/cables connected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 i kinda do too... well no i do. it just doesnt have any props/cables connected Just sit in the cab and make "brum brum" noises, works for me at present Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 i kinda do too... well no i do. it just doesnt have any props/cables connected you can make up your own props, i think your rear one considering it will be so short (around 430mm?) should be made from a classic rangie wide angle yoked one, easy enough to do, atleast it will get you on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 How have you connected a series transfer box to an LT77?? Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 How have you connected a series transfer box to an LT77??Pat unless u're very good/accurate with machining and can weld/fabricate then forget it, it cant be done with nuts and bolts, conversion plates are needed to be machined and then theres the input gear to contend with. did i read somewhere that ashcrofts are producing their kit to do this again? if so, pay the money, its way easier. if not, then put the lt230 in aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Ashcrofts LR77 kit although for the money I'd look at an LT230 instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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