TonkaIIa Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hi all, I’m currently in the process of installing a Discovery 200TDI engine into my SWB series IIa. I’ve read a few threads on carrying out this conversion on series and looking for some opinion on the engine mounts. Which are the best to fit? The current 2.25 petrol engine mounts or the Discovery (1) 200TDI engine mounts. Can someone please also tell me what the stud size is from the engine flywheel cover to the gearbox (tap & drill bit size) Any info would be great. Cheers Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJRH Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 The easiest engine mounts are the ones off the original 2.25, just use them with diesel engine rubbers. They bolt straight on. Tap size, I’m not sure. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdong2 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 i fitted petrol engine mounts to mine as i was told if you use diesel engine mounts the engine will send shock waves through the chassis. graham ____________________________ 1962 2a swb 200 tdi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjblank Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hi all,I’m currently in the process of installing a Discovery 200TDI engine into my SWB series IIa. I’ve read a few threads on carrying out this conversion on series and looking for some opinion on the engine mounts. Which are the best to fit? The current 2.25 petrol engine mounts or the Discovery (1) 200TDI engine mounts. Can someone please also tell me what the stud size is from the engine flywheel cover to the gearbox (tap & drill bit size) Any info would be great. Cheers Gary Gary, I used the Disco mounts, but it does require cutting and welding to the chassis. If your chassis is not galvanized and you have the ability, it might be worth it. Otherwise, just use the stock mounts with the Defender 200TDI rubbers. The tap size IIRC was M10. Here are a couple of threads on how to deal with the cover to gearbox... http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/200tdiconversion.htm and http://www.glencoyne.co.uk/200di2.htm There are numerous threads for install into a series IIa and series III... Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I used the Series mounts with 19J rubbers, and have no vibration problems at all. It avoids all cutting and welding anhd assures correct engine and transmission alignment with the chassis and axles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_hammond Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I used the Series mounts with 19J rubbers, and have no vibration problems at all. It avoids all cutting and welding anhd assures correct engine and transmission alignment with the chassis and axles. I'm going the same way for the same reasons, it seems to be the norm for everyone I've spoken to. The only complaint is the TDI is noisy but heard nothing about negative vibes man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 2.5 petrol/diesel/TD & 200Tdi engine rubber mounts are all the same ANR1808 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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