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       #Post#: 86791--------------------------------------------------
       200tdi-eous into a S1 86" - mods needed?
   DIR By: Violet Vivid
       Date: March 31, 2014, 4:27 am
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       Heya all!
       I've got an offer on a S1 86" which needs a fair bit of work.
       She's currently got a s3 2.25 petrol ex-MOD fitted, which we
       think runs. However she needs a full re-wire pretty much.
       However my plan would probably be to eventually put a
       200tdi-eous into her.
       Just wondering if its worth getting a full wiring harness from
       say autosparks, what modifications are needed to either wiring
       or the vehicle to fit a 200?
       She's got a dubiously-fitted S3 rad aswell, soo that'd be being
       changed :)
       Guess what am mainly asking is if there are any wiring mods I
       should consider now to make life easier later :-)
       (Plan is get her running as-is and use for now)
       xXx
       #Post#: 86792--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 200tdi-eous into a S1 86" - mods needed?
   DIR By: kev
       Date: March 31, 2014, 5:32 am
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       No real wiring as such, on a 200TDI, apart from glowplugs, &
       injector pump cut-off/engine stop.
       I've just wired both of mine through switches.
       Although my TDI is in a 2A, you can have a look if you wish, I'm
       only up the road from you.
       #Post#: 86793--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 200tdi-eous into a S1 86" - mods needed?
   DIR By: Dave
       Date: March 31, 2014, 5:39 am
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       What Kev said but I'll add that you don't need to bother with
       wiring the glow plugs. I've had my Tdi in since 2007 and I've
       never used the glow plugs, even on winter mornings down to minus
       7.
       #Post#: 86795--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 200tdi-eous into a S1 86" - mods needed?
   DIR By: kev
       Date: March 31, 2014, 6:46 am
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       Then again, wot Dave said^^^, you probably won't need the plugs,
       mine starts on the button without, but I give them a few seconds
       on a frosty morning. - Thats just me though.
       #Post#: 86799--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 200tdi-eous into a S1 86" - mods needed?
   DIR By: rangerovering
       Date: March 31, 2014, 8:42 am
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       The ignition switched positive feed to the petrol coil can be
       diverted to the fuel stop solenoid for a neat installation.
       #Post#: 86800--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 200tdi-eous into a S1 86" - mods needed?
   DIR By: puddlejumper
       Date: March 31, 2014, 10:00 am
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       --- Quote from: rangerovering link ---
       >
       > The ignition switched positive feed to the petrol coil can be
       diverted to the fuel stop solenoid for a neat installation.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Just what he said and also:
       --- Quote from: Dave link ---
       >
       > What Kev said but I'll add that you don't need to bother with
       wiring the glow plugs.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I've had numerous 200tdi's over the years and never needed the
       heater plugs, if you do then suggest summat is wrong with engine
       or timing
       #Post#: 86804--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 200tdi-eous into a S1 86" - mods needed?
   DIR By: daveedwins
       Date: March 31, 2014, 11:39 am
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       Personally I used the timer relay from a discovery and wired it
       back to the cold start light, as people say you rarely need glow
       plugs but if your battery gets a bit low then they will save you
       as it will start much easier! (as long as they actually work and
       are not knackered like most of them!) Just my opinion but if
       your doing a job you should do it properly. When I Built mine I
       used an auto sparks loom as it had no wiring what so ever when I
       ordered it I asked them to put the connections on for a 200tdi
       with a decent amount of length to save having loads of bodgy
       joins. (all fitted into a s1 80")
       #Post#: 86805--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 200tdi-eous into a S1 86" - mods needed?
   DIR By: bob86
       Date: March 31, 2014, 12:20 pm
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       I found you need to extend the bump stops. The front pulley is
       inline with the axle on a 86"
       #Post#: 86831--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 200tdi-eous into a S1 86" - mods needed?
   DIR By: clunk
       Date: April 1, 2014, 3:34 am
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       --- Quote from: bob86 link ---
       >
       > I found you need to extend the bump stops. The front pulley is
       inline with the axle on a 86"
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Yes indeedy, there are a couple of gouges in the top of the diff
       casing  on Winstan, caused by the front pulley hitting it
       whilst tackling speed bumps and similar obstacles at speed.
       I think I heard fitting strange rubber engine mounts will cure
       that.
       #Post#: 86843--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 200tdi-eous into a S1 86" - mods needed?
   DIR By: Matt
       Date: April 1, 2014, 3:13 pm
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       Hi - My Series One is a real Bitsa, I took advantage of getting
       a loom made up with all the mods I wanted to make it a more
       enjoyable every day driver.  These included things like wiring
       for relays for halogen headlights, series 3 combined indicator,
       horn, dip switch, 200Tdi glow plugs, heated screen and horn
       relays etc.  well worth taking some time to decide what you want
       and getting it made up accordingly.  I'm really pleased with the
       results.
       Cheers - Matt
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