paradigm shift Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Hi all, A few years ago I was looking at converting a Series into a 200TDi. I've done a fair bit of reading up but I can't find anything decisive on it so it would be excellent if someone who has actually done it can tell of their experiences. Some places say it's fine, some say they wouldn't put a TDi on the stock transmission or you'll destroy the gearbox and propshafts. Would it be possible to put a 200TDi and 5spd box (lt77 or r380 etc) into a Series 2 or 3 and not destroy anything? How do people get around the lights in the grille of an S2, would they not get in the way of the rad/intercooler? Are there any other considerations? Not fussed about power steering or any fancy anciliaries. Sorry for all the questions but any experience would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodrow Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Hi all,A few years ago I was looking at converting a Series into a 200TDi. I've done a fair bit of reading up but I can't find anything decisive on it so it would be excellent if someone who has actually done it can tell of their experiences. Some places say it's fine, some say they wouldn't put a TDi on the stock transmission or you'll destroy the gearbox and propshafts. Would it be possible to put a 200TDi and 5spd box (lt77 or r380 etc) into a Series 2 or 3 and not destroy anything? How do people get around the lights in the grille of an S2, would they not get in the way of the rad/intercooler? Are there any other considerations? Not fussed about power steering or any fancy anciliaries. Sorry for all the questions but any experience would be greatly appreciated! If you're near St Albans give the Oak Tree garage a ring, they have/ did have, a 109" S2 running 200 TDi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paradigm shift Posted November 19, 2005 Author Share Posted November 19, 2005 excellent. thanks woodrow, i'll go have a chat to them sometime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Speak to Tonk he has done one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Speak to Tonk he has done one. done THREE I thought Ash and Mike and himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Ah but Ash's bowler isnt a series!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Ah but Ash's bowler isnt a series!! sorry! with all these defender bonnets and front ends I get confused what is what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 i'm sure the torque of a tdi will eventually eat the series gearbox, depends how u drive. lt77 is the route to go, u'll need to make it switchable 2 to 4wd as per series though, propshafts wont be a problem if stickin with series box unless u change to lt77 then u'd have to make some up anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paradigm shift Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 Thanks Tonk, that's pretty much answered my queries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millsy Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Mike Jackson over on ORRP did it to his 2A some time ago, went like the clappers and all squeezed in under/behind the s2a panels. Totalled the mainshaft after 6 months unfortunately but that was after racing the chavs off the lights on a regular basis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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