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Land Rover Defender 200Tdi specs and manuals

Defender (1990–2016) · 1990–1994

Model data

Built1990–1994
Engine2.5 L 200Tdi turbodiesel I4, 107 hp, 195 lbf ft (264 Nm)
Gearbox & 4WD5-speed LT77 with LT230 transfer box
Wheelbases90 · 110 · 130
NotesDefender name from the 1991 model year (late 1990).
Wheelbase (mm)90: 2360 · 110: 2794 · 130: 3226
Overall length90: 3722–3883 mm · 110: 4438–4631 mm · 130: 5132 mm
Width / track1790 mm / 1486 mm
Wading depth500 mm
Gross vehicle weight90: 2400–2550 kg · 110: 2950–3050 kg · heavy-duty 110/130: 3500 kg
Towing (on-road)Unbraked 750 kg · over-run brakes 3500 kg · nose weight 150 kg

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil15W-40 mineral, API CH or better (10W-40 below −10 °C)
Oil capacity≈6.65–6.7 L including filter
Coolant≈11.1 L, 50% IAT (blue) ethylene-glycol antifreeze
Air filterPaper element
Main gearboxLT77S 5-speed: ATF Dexron II/III, ≈2.2 L
Transfer boxLT230: 80W-90 (GL-4 recommended), 2.30 L
Differentials80W-90 (Castrol EPX): front 1.70 L; rear 1.70 L (Rover axle, 90) or 2.26 L (Salisbury, 110/130)
Swivel housingsEP90, ≈0.35 L each side
SteeringPower steering: Dexron III ATF
BrakesDOT4, minimum boiling point 260 °C
Clutch hydraulicsDOT4 (separate reservoir)

Settings & torque figures

Valve clearances0.20 mm (0.008 in), inlet and exhaust; rule of nine
Timing belt interval60,000 mi / 5 years (halve it for dusty use or regular deep wading)
Wheel nut torqueAlloy 130 Nm (96 lbf ft) · steel 108 Nm (80 lbf ft) · heavy-duty 170 Nm (125 lbf ft)
Tyre pressures (handbook)90: front 29 / rear 38 psi · 110: front 29 / rear 49 psi (110 Station Wagon 33/49, 65 rear fully laden) · 130: front 45 / rear 66 psi
Grease nipplesNLGI-2 lithium-based grease
Fuel tank90: 60 L · 110/130: 75 L (Td5 handbook)

Service part numbers

Rear crankshaft sealERR2532
Flywheel housing gasket (early 200Tdi)ERR1440

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