diesel conversion

[paulsj410]

I am going to be converting my sj410 to a diesel. what is the easiest engine to use also transmission etc. help would be much appreciated

[Jordi]

Any real reason your going for diesel?

Easiest option is a vitara 1.6. Diesels are heavy noisy horrible dirty things.

Most common is the Peugeot swap or VW. All depends how handy you are, anything will fit if you try hard enough.

[paulsj410]

my car does not like water every time I hit water all I get is problems. diesels don't have the same bother

[Boyes]

I've done the LDV/306 Diesel with LDV box, but I would advise you to use a 106 diesel engine which can be mated to a 413 gearbox.

[turbo-tom]

i had a vw 1.9tdi that fits straight onto the 413 box. I wouldnt recomend it a good 1.6 vit engine good waterproofing and you will be fine.

[felstmiester]

1.5 Isuzu turbo mated to Carlton box. If your running a 410 transfer box you'll have to go to a 413 as the derv engine + Carlton box makes it silly low geard.

[ScottieJ]

i had a vw 1.9tdi that fits straight onto the 413 box

You mean with an adapter plate? Doesn't it also need a machined flywheel?

My old little f10 was fine in water. As long as you have good HT leads they are usually fine.

I'm not a fan of diesel conversions myself, never really seen the point.

[turbo-tom]

nope it had no adaptor plate. Also pretty sure the fly wheel wasnt machined. will try and find some pictures...

[ScottieJ]

nope it had no adaptor plate. Also pretty sure the fly wheel wasnt machined. will try and find some pictures...

Are you sure Tom????? The bellhousing bolt patterns are different.

I'm 99% sure you need a machined flywheel as well. If not why would people bother buying the acme adapter kits?

[turbo-tom]

pretty sure there was nothing when i split it is was 1.9tdi golf/ventol engine...