The block has been taken to a local engineering shop for assessment and rectification. It’ll be getting a rebore to +20 thou with a new set of AE pistons. The pistons and crankshaft bearings have been ordered from Turner Engineering and were expected today, but the delivery didn’t arrive. I’m sure they’ll be here tomorrow, […]
Tdi is Stripped – Oh Dear
I have finished stripping down the Tdi engine. The crankshaft pulley had to be removed with a lashed-up puller as it was so tight on the shaft. It was due to a trace of corrosion on the mating faces that left nothing more that brown staining – it polished off instantly with emery paper and […]
Stripping the Tdi
I spent part of today removing more bits of the Tdi. It’s a laborious process as I’m cleaning everything as I go to make storage and reassembly easier. The sump, turbo, manifolds, head, injection pump, lift pump, block breather, oil filter housing and brake vacuum pump have all been removed and cleaned. The injectors have […]
Tdi
I collected the 200Tdi last night. It took 4 hours for Colin Argent and me to remove the engine from the Discovery, but his wife’s hospitality was extraordinary – numerous teas and an unexpected hot dinner made things seem much faster. A big thank you to them both. The engine and its ancillaries were loaded […]
Timing Tools – Flywheel Locking
We all know special tools are hard to find and expensive, but here’s a tip for locking flywheels on 4 cylinder LR engines: get hold of a failed (or new if you don’t mind spending a few pounds) LT77 or R380 reverse light switch (Defender, Discovery and Range Rover Classic) and snip the wires off. […]
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