ash Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I have a LR 110 with 200tdi conversion (disco) I have the opportunity to get a running 200tdi disco with 150k on clock for £500. Is this a decent buy? If so what parts should I keep for defender? -engine and aux - gearbox and transfer box - axles Anything else? I will then sell and weigh in rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 IMHO I wouldn't bother, only thing of any real use is the engine as a spare... If you break an engine your better of rebuilding it IMHO. Gearbox is not much use unless you want to do lots ilof chopping and changing. Transfer box has the wrong gearing IMHO. Front axle will fit but is no improvement in what you have and you would need the 110s calipers and maybe discs. Rear axle is not weight rated for the back of the 110... But you might be able to use certain bits for a disc conversion. Front Prop shaft will swap over.... But there less than 500 quid new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 Bugger I thought the gearbox was the same being the lt77. Think mine has disco transfer box already. Just thought maybe worth getting for spares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tal Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Personally for that sort of money I would be looking at doing something more with the disco rather than taking bits off it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Bugger I thought the gearbox was the same being the lt77. Think mine has disco transfer box already. Just thought maybe worth getting for spares bell housing and input shaft are much longer on the disco version along with the gear stick fitment being in a different position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tal Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Yes its the transfer box that's interchangable albeit dubious as to benefit since wheel size and gear ratios etc come into play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyninety Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I always have discovery transfer boxes for sale for £50. Axles are £120 a pair off a 300tdi (24 spline) The only bit i see as worth keeping is the head off the 200tdi. but then if your engine did blow up id source a cheap 300tdi (~£250) and a defender R380 box. £500 is steep for a scrap discovery too, i pick them up regularly from £0 to £350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 Hmmm don't think I'll bother then as will be a lot of hassle stripping it. I will prob keep my eyes open for just an engine as mainly I want an engine as a spare and to practice a rebuild on as I have never done full engine only head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Engine rebuilds don't need practicing, just a careful eye on the manual.. I've rebuilt my 200Tdi and I'm about to do the.mother in laws 300 and have no concerns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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