300Tdi engine removal and a few surprises

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[@nzrestoration9486]

Real life videos, real life problems and solutions. I have to admire the fact you do the job properly despite the hidden gems you uncover. Once done the owner will thank you for your fortitude even if their wallet is a little lighter!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Indeed! That is why I do most of my videos - they are for customers who can see that that I don't F the dog!I had a call from him tonight thanking me for showing him what was achieved and discoveredBut you are right - it's not going to be cheap!Mike

[@davidbaker2859]

These are excellent series Mike, your knowledge of all things Land Rover makes for top info, keeps us Landy tragics well informed.Keep the good work mate.

[@karlsumner5594]

Thanks for sharing this. Really interesting to watch and to see all the problems you’re finding - typical Land Rover. I’ve just finished a restoration on mine...4.5 years of part-time misery, interrupted by brief periods of joy and happiness - brief though :)

[@BritannicaRestorations]

And I do it for a living! I must be mad! However, when you stick with one product, jobs do become easier, and that is what I want to pass on Mike

[@greebo7857]

Thanks Mike. I'm looking forward to the rebuild vid. I'm going to be doing my 300 sometime.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

As soon as I get the parts! Got to get this done and out as I now have a backlog of jobs!Mike

[@greebo7857]

No parts yet??

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Maybe Monday - just got this pulled to bits yesterday! Video this weekend! Mike

[@bigbill74scots]

This is why I don't miss my old 300tdi. My td5 has been much more reliable, cleaner and more powerful. Your experience may differ.

[@andyakarudolfhessiansack7936]

Your like a brain surgeon, its amazing how much you know. This boggles my mind. Hats off to you good sir.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

And I thought it was all going to waste! Glad to pass this info on Mike

[@nickuk1978]

You're lucky I'm all the way over here in the UK or my 90 would be a near-permanent fixture in the workshop! :D

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Lol! Mike

[@mikeclark4416]

Mine has done 157000 miles ,Never been touched

[@ianhellyer1473]

Thanks for update. Imagine all that sludge in the oil galleries resulting in restricted oil flow to the crank and cam. I wonder if it contributed to the failure and of course the questionable big end bearing shells. Would you change to hard to get at core plugs?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I am going to pull the whole motor apart The mains were good and the oil passage feeds the big end so I am not 100% the passages are blocked, but I suspect bearings are not up to the job of high speed and overloaded vehicle

[@paulfowler2790]

Great videos Wish you were closer

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Always on KZbin! Send a request! Mike

[@KingLuis1985]

great videos, just a tip, look into a go pro head mount. hands free.

[@Spartanwing117]

Hi great video keep up the good work. Just wondering can you tell me anything about the bull bars, winch and bumper as I'm looking around for my own defender.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Not sure of the make but they are made in South Africa

[@toshtwentythree195]

To put it simply.......Your fascinating .

[@champ6702]

Hi Mike Great video. What could be causing the timing belt to be running forward like that (not on center on the pulleys)? Best regards Daniel

[@BritannicaRestorations]

It seems to be over tightened belts - the housing can bend I have found, and the pump twists towards the crank just a hair but enough to cause issues Mike

[@champ6702]

Britannica Restorations Ltd That makes sense! A good thing to have in mind! Thank you!

[@ButchE30M3S14]

Oil is oil. This guy just been running that oil way past maintenance requirements till it sludged up. My 300tdi has 520.000km on it and I use cheap 10w40 from a budget store, I just change oil every 3-5000km. Expensive oils might behave better at higher intervals, but even the most expensive oil will turn into caramel when its it burnt up in the engine.

[@juliengamble9285]

Great video - any tips on how to separate the engine from the gear box? Just lift a bit and use a pry bar?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I lift the engine and box while bolted together and put a block under the gearbox crossmember drop it down a but and then undo the bell housing bolts Mike

[@juliengamble9285]

Ok gotcha, so just leave all the transmission stuff as is (keep proshafts on etc). How far up above the cross member do you lift it? @@BritannicaRestorations

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I lift until the bell housing almost touches the tunnel then put some blocks on the crossmember and lower back down

[@tomsawyer4321]

Hi really enjoying your videos. What do you reckon is the best engine for a 110 if you want to tow? Not heavy mind you, around 1000kg. Been wanting to buy one for years but until I saw this wasn’t confident enough to dive in. Thanks much appreciated

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Difficult question to answer - I only see 300Tdi and older here in Canada as we are limited by a 15 year old import restrictionThere are a few Td5's that have had the computers re mapped to make more power but I have no experience of thisA V8 would have a lot of power but drink too much fuel!The 200 and 300 Tdi's had the same power and torque, but the 200's are getting a bit old now and some spares are discontinued and the LT77s was not the strongest of gearboxesI would not buy a 2.5 diesel non turbo or the later TD/DT - they were a lot of troubleSorry I cannot be of much more assistanceMike

[@tomsawyer4321]

Britannica Restorations Ltd Thank you for the reply. Much appreciated.

[@garthrichert5256]

Oh hang Mike, I lost that reply you sent me just now about the Defender not wanting to reverse. I think you said something about the 5th gear. Please resend your reply if it is convenient. Sincere thanks, Garth Richert.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

So it is common for the layshaft to snap as it enters the extension housing - usually you have no 5th or reverseThere is no noise or grinding If you have no 5th then it must be brokeMike

[@garthrichert5256]

@@BritannicaRestorations Thank you Mike. The 5th gear works fine. Do you think it may be something to do with the reverse idler gear? Really appreciate your kindness in replying to my odd things. Go well. Garth

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Could be - but in the last 15 years of building boxes I have not had to replace that gear - the reverse chews the syncro, and maybe in an extreme case, the syncro teeth are shot ir the baulk ring is brokeLooks like box out time!Mike

[@garthrichert5256]

@@BritannicaRestorations Thank you kindly Mike.

[@bryanmorrissey1300]

What is the thread size of the coolant bung at 13minutes?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I have no idea as I have not got one on hand - but it is a coarse thread

[@bryanmorrissey1300]

@@BritannicaRestorations - I tried to fit an old Series drain tap, but the thread is different on the 300tdi.

[@jonatday]

13mm, use a 6 sided socket with the right length extension and they usually come out ok

[@whitacrebespoke]

Is it a disco engine with no lifting eyes? All the 300 discos I’ve seen had no lifting eyes but my defenders all have them.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

No a proper 110 engine

[@richardhowarth4230]

What makes of bearings would you get and where would you get them. Cheers

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Britpart sell Glyco bearings which are under the Federal Mogul / AE brand which is OEM - you just have to stick a G on the end of any part number to get the OEM stuff Miss off the G and you will end up with King bearings (never heard of them) made in Israel and the wholesale price is £7.50 - Glycol are £20 BUT if you want to push the boat out and get genuine parts they are £85! Open the box - AE bearings! I filmed a rant about this over the weekend but not sure if I should post it! Mike

[@richardhowarth4230]

So genuine parts are the same as AE, cheeky buggers. Cheers for the info mike

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Yes- a very expensive box same goes for all brake parts and electrical -

[@coyote5735]

The owner must have deep pockets, what sort of cost would all this work come to if you don't mind disclosing?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I will get back to you once I work it out but it is not going to be cheap!

[@sanatandharma4435]

What is the mileage of this 300tdi

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Hard to say - maybe 300,000+km

[@sanatandharma4435]

@@BritannicaRestorations Thankyou! I am looking for a Defender, living in N. Spain (ASTURIAS) but they are mainly Santana variants. Do you have any knowledge of these.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I have no experience of Santana - I know a few have got to north America but parts are hard to find

[@sanatandharma4435]

@@BritannicaRestorations OK thankyou. Keep up your great work, I am learning a lot.

[@Rooted-TS]

Do some td5 videos 😄

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I vary rarely see a Td5 but I have one coming in mid November for the flywheel change and maybe more! Mike

[@andrewcdavies]

Just my opinion as a mechanic with quite a lot of Land Rover experience..cheap engine oil has done that.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I think so

[@petersmith4455]

another engine that has not been maintained properly. clowns should read maintance books and use correct oil. land rovers are not cheap to run.so have a good bank balance before you buy one

[@harveysmith100]

If you keep putting cheap Chinese parts in your Land Rover, eventually you won't have a Land Rover, you will have a cheap Chinese 4X4. Hands up anyone who would buy a cheap Chinese 4X4? No? Well stop turning yours into one.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I understand Harvey, but in many cases that is the only choice we have as LR have discontinued many parts and those that are available from LR are often 10x the price I think I have covered this a few time on this channel - if LR supplied reasonably priced original parts the we would indeed fit them - Toyota have this totally spot on - lots of unofficial retailers selling genuine parts

[@harveysmith100]

@@BritannicaRestorations I stand corrected! I do have a bit of a rant regarding Chinese parts on a regular basis! Shame on LR, they really should be looking after those who look after their reputation. I am lucky with my LandCruiser, as you said, lots of places stocking Genuine parts which helps me keep a very old girl on the road.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I cannot understand LR - they had a world wide market and distribution chain and then priced themselves out of the market On the other hand if they made their part better in the first place, then there would be no need for aftermarket parts! Catch 22 Mike