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200tdi rebuild on LI, NY.

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#1 ·
I have a spare 200 which I was going to send out to a specialist to get rebuilt, with a turner head that I got a while back.
My question is it worth it to ship to a Land Rover specialist, half way cross country or should I just find a local diesel guy to rebuild it? If there's a local LR who could do it, even better.
 
#2 ·
hardest part is line boring the cam bearings insitu. I have seen some finished bearings on ebay.uk so if a competent engine re-builder has plastiguage experience...they could prob get the job done. Crank seal is the only other remotely annoying part

i know this is anon answer but hopefully some insight.
 
#3 ·
I am a little weary of local diesel guys. My brother restored a 78 Bj40, and had a local diesel guy do the engine rebuild. The guy gave him a parts list that took a very long time to source. He rebuilt the engine and after 2500 miles had a catastrophic failure. $5k worth of rebuild is a 600lb paper weight.
 
#6 ·
I don't think you need a LR shop. Plenty of examples where guys have found solid machine shops that aren't spooked. The key, IMO, is to do the whole enchilada. Don't skimp and do **** half-ass. Have it torn down and rebuilt. A good shop will respect and appreciate the project. Remember these things aren't rockets, the shop might need a shop manual for specs and help sourcing parts, but that is what this site is for.
 
#7 ·
I havent used them personally but have heard good things. I am not sure if they will rebuild your own 200 but I dont see why not, maybe worth a call. I am originally from LI but live in CT now, figure a ferry ride and an hour north and you're there if you wanted to take it to a Rover guy...

Rover Resource
 
#10 · (Edited)
I can't comment on how they would do on a Rover engine, but this place does nice work on a lot of really high horsepower 4 cylinder Japanese engines. This engine isn't very complicated so it might be worth a conversation. I used to send a lot of racing parts there for customers. These were customers from LI, Colorado, Jamaica (the country), all over really. They are in Amityville.

Evolution Racing Engines


PS Thanks for the recommendation on HR Fuel Injection. Hans has my injectors at the moment.
 
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