bishbosh Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Well, it has finally happened. Economics have finally forced me into converting the Rangie to Diesel. We have downsized our fleet and the Rangie is to become a daily driver. At 14mpg it is not viable. So I found (well actually our Beardy Armchair driver found - thanks Dave! ) this: 200TDi automatic with 158k on the clock. Category C write off due to a rear end shunt which was very minor but knackered the rear cross member due to the tow ball getting pushed in. Last Saturday morning at 6 am Matt Neale and I headed off to Matlock (from Weston ) with trailer. Saw the car, fired her up, she passed Mr Neale's inspection, a deal was struck and we loaded her up: Just after this shot we discovered the sidesteps were too wide to fit on the trailer. By now it is mid day and blu99y hot. Thank god Mr Neale had his usual selection of tools in the back of the 110 , inclding a rattle gun so off came the side steps and we hit the road. One long and uneventful journey later (apart from a break for all day brunch in the services (where people were watching the football...?) ) and a quick stop to check the trailer we arived back in Weston at 6 30 pm. I've never been so tired from sitting still!! So now I have the donor for my engine conversion. The rest of it is up for grabs - see HERE A huge thank you to Matt for doing the driving - a mamouth task, especially coming back with 3 tonnes on the back. Also to R for the trailer loan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Neale Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 A huge thank you to Matt for doing the driving - a mamouth task, especially coming back with 3 tonnes on the back. Also to R for the trailer loan. No problem Bish. Just to add... We averaged 25.2mpg over the 400 mile trip - that's in a 200tdi 110 with roll cage, winch etc.. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divster Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I looked at the same car recently when nipping up to Paddocks for some spares. How much did you get it for if you dont mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 Less than the price of a palleted engine from any of your well known suppliers..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Well done, Bish! Welcome to the darkside of auto Tdi's P.S. Don't be put off by people saying 200's are horrible with auto's; I drove a tweeked one recently and it wen't very very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2drdan Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Ah ha, another convert to good 'ol diesel, it's the way to go I reckon, well I'm biased as I'm fitting a 200 Tdi to mine ................. but I have kept the V8 so far and will be dreaming of a suitable 'home' for it ....mmm another project...... Good luck with the work!! Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Nice to see you've come to your sences and fitted a diseasal Will it be ready for 7S ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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