Def88 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Hi All, So driving home tonight, I know something went wrong when there was a loud grumble and serious loss of power instantly, followed by a wave of diesel smells in the cab. I managed to crawl home as I was luckily around the corner! Looking under the Land Rover at home.. the exhaust has completely snapped right under the transmission area, hence the fumes. Would anybody be able to recommend where to get an exhaust for a Disco 200tdi auto to fit a 1988 Land Rover 90? I have heard Demand Engineering is good... but not sure if their 200tdi exhausts will fit a Disco 200tdi conversion. I am also wondering if the bit of a lack of grunt from the engine would be caused by a failing exhaust. Pre snap of course... I was meant to be starting a few other parts on the car, and I did know the exhaust looked very old... but it forced my hand now! Cheers All Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 What sort of exhaust are you after? Cheap mild steel, stainless, quiet, loud etc? btw you shouldn’t have noticed any power loss with a broken exhaust. Probably the opposite as most exhausts are restrictive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Def88 Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 I think the power loss may have been my foot coming off the accelerator in fear of what had happened... Looking for something that will last, Stainless steel and if there is any way to make a 200tdi a bit quieter through the exhaust then I am all for it Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Go and talk to Matt at Longlife in Basingstoke (Fast Fit service centre) if you want a nice stainless one made to your spec. https://www.fastfitservicecentre.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I've got a Demand Engineering exhaust on my 200tdi, granted it's a defender one, not sure if they do one for conversions but there a great company to deal with so don't hesitate to get in contact with them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_H Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 I built this one quite easy: https://www-explorermagazin-de.translate.goog/bauberi/defaus21.htm?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=de&_x_tr_pto=wapp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebus Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Steve Parker is another place, he's not cheap but seems to do loads for the conversion side of things 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I had my 200tdi exhaust made/fitted by powerflow Southampton, its a standand configuration but its 2.5" and it has v clamp joints, its 4 years old and looks like it's off the shelf still, awesome bit of kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Def88 Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 Hi All, Thank you for the recommendations. I have a video here just trying to attach. I can see there was actually a few cracks in the exhaust. I had a bit of a power issue for a while with the 200tdi and the engine was checked out and all was fine, including the turbo. Would a leaky exhaust cause some top end power loss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 A leaky exhaust, no, but a leaky manifold could, as would a waste gate stuck open or a blocked exhaust. It may be that a catalytic converter has bunged up or a muffler box designated internally and blocked the gas flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 4 hours ago, Snagger said: It may be that a catalytic converter has bunged up On a 200TDi I think a catalytic converter is unlikely to be present? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I don’t know. My RR has one and that was the first year of the 300. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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