200tdi rebuild or r2.8 swap
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Id suggest rovers north 2.8 300tdi great engine.
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If you have to swap the engine, go have a chat with your neighbor, Mr Davis. He had a bunch of LR engines he was trying to get rid of, and may still have one or two. Otherwise, you should spend the money on one of his Chevy 6 cylinder conversions which will put a huge smile on your face every time you mash the loud pedal.
Exactly how much backlash in the rear diff? They can be rebuilt, y'know.
Exactly how much backlash in the rear diff? They can be rebuilt, y'know.
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A rebuilt long block 200tdi can be bought from Rovers North and bolted right in. 2yr warranty.
As said above a Discovery 1 rear disc brake axle is a direct bolt in. Most opt for used.
Would offer that drivetrain lash is often several things, rear drive flanges on ends of axles and the transmission output shaft where it mates to transfercase on pre 1996 trucks. Splines wear
As said above a Discovery 1 rear disc brake axle is a direct bolt in. Most opt for used.
Would offer that drivetrain lash is often several things, rear drive flanges on ends of axles and the transmission output shaft where it mates to transfercase on pre 1996 trucks. Splines wear
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200 Tdi Long Block Assembly PLE885 | Rovers North - Land Rover Parts and Accessories Since 1979
200 Tdi diesel stripped engine assembly for Defender. Precision remanufactured to exacting standards. Features all new OEM and/or Genuine cylinder head components, piston assemblies, tappet assemblies, camshaft, engine bearings, oil pump, seals and gaskets. FITS: 200Tdi Defender Fits These...
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What he said. I’d suggest getting a new mechanic. Yours has larceny in his veins.
The 200TDI is a dying breed. Parts are rare and even worse here in the US. I purchased one and then had the whole thing rebuilt and then added the VNT turbo uprated intercoooer from allisport etc... it made it a little more drivable and forced me to watch the EGT over the Speedo. In retrospect a waste of time. If you have the money or skill I'd go with the R2.8 or Mr. Davis has a very cost and performance friendly American alternative. I wish I knew about before I picked up my 200TDI. Yet another 2 cents....
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Yea, that’s crazy!! Every rover seems to have excessive backlash. Could be just worn axle splines or output flange or whatever. You may not really need to do much of anything.
And if they’re wanting $25k for an engine rebuild, their oil pressure diagnosis is probably bullshit too!!
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Where are you located? I have shops I can recommend, and send you some amazing remanufactured axles to be installed for less than the price they're quoting for one axle.
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Remanufactured complete non-ABS /ETC front axle assembly. Built to the latest Land Rover heavy duty specification with vented disc brakes as fitted from 2007 on. Features remanufactured front axle housing and 4 pin differential assembly. Features all new Genuine or OEM axles, CV joints, swivel...
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Axle Assembly Rear Limited Slip Defender 110, 130 PLY120L | Rovers North - Land Rover Parts and Accessories Since 1979
Remanufactured complete non-ABS /ETC rear axle assembly. Built to the latest Land Rover heavy duty specification with disc brakes as fitted from 2007 on. Features new Ashcroft Torque Biasing Limited Slip differential assembly for improved traction. Features all new Genuine, or OEM half axles...
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re: $16,000 axle quote
When I get to it, I expect to pay $400 for a Discovery 1 rear axle with 60,000 miles with disc brakes. Already have it located. I think the 250” Chevy engine was $250. Axles and engine don’t have to be expensive. There’s a dirt cheap 300TDI/six speed combo on here if you look hard enough too.
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When I get to it, I expect to pay $400 for a Discovery 1 rear axle with 60,000 miles with disc brakes. Already have it located. I think the 250” Chevy engine was $250. Axles and engine don’t have to be expensive. There’s a dirt cheap 300TDI/six speed combo on here if you look hard enough too.
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