petrol to diesel conversion advice
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petrol to diesel conversion advice
I currently have a 1.9 petrol t25 1985 and have been thinking of converting it to a diesel. I know it isnt just a straight swap but im not sure what i need to do all together. Ive been told that i need another battery carrier in the engine bay is this correct? Also been told that it would be easier to obtain a doner vehicle? Could someone advise please
Thanks
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Re: petrol to diesel conversion advice
Diesel Alternative Engines..... Read before asking questions
Try here to see if you can find what your looking for.
Try here to see if you can find what your looking for.
Re: petrol to diesel conversion advice
I did read before asking and I cant see any advise for swaping to diesel from petrol and what bits youl need?tinman wrote:Diesel Alternative Engines..... Read before asking questions
Try here to see if you can find what your looking for.
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I can't help much with diesels, but there are plenty of posts on here about it. The main reason for moving the battery closer to the starter is that the diesel requires more cranking power so your not losing power through long battery cables.
You'll also need to change your bellhousing, engine mounts, I belive sump and exhaust, You may also need to check your gearbox ratios are suitable for the engine you intend to fit.
There are plenty of people on here that know more about this than me and plenty of previous posts covering most things you'll need to know.
You'll also need to change your bellhousing, engine mounts, I belive sump and exhaust, You may also need to check your gearbox ratios are suitable for the engine you intend to fit.
There are plenty of people on here that know more about this than me and plenty of previous posts covering most things you'll need to know.
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ok thanks mate, a lot to think about it seemstinman wrote:I can't help much with diesels, but there are plenty of posts on here about it. The main reason for moving the battery closer to the starter is that the diesel requires more cranking power so your not losing power through long battery cables.
You'll also need to change your bellhousing, engine mounts, I belive sump and exhaust, You may also need to check your gearbox ratios are suitable for the engine you intend to fit.
There are plenty of people on here that know more about this than me and plenty of previous posts covering most things you'll need to know.
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And also have a look at the electrical side, you will need the clock pod with the glow telltale etc, heater on ign switch, heater relay and stuffin the engine bay, loads and loads of more stuff, doable buttttttttttttt.. mine is 1.6a/c to diesel loads of fun.
mike and good luck as they are real nice to drive on propper fuel
mike and good luck as they are real nice to drive on propper fuel
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basically depends on how good you want the job done.
i have seen some very poor conversions bodging most items, but they work.
to get a oem looking conversion thats reliable you will find it easier getting a donor vehicle as you need things like clockset / wiring looms hoses / front-rear coolant pipes, throttle cable
couple of items need cutting from the diesel shell mounts/engine tray
common bits that are usually missing from an advertised complete conversion!
i have seen some very poor conversions bodging most items, but they work.
to get a oem looking conversion thats reliable you will find it easier getting a donor vehicle as you need things like clockset / wiring looms hoses / front-rear coolant pipes, throttle cable
couple of items need cutting from the diesel shell mounts/engine tray
common bits that are usually missing from an advertised complete conversion!
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I believe that your petrol gearbox will not have a long enough input shaft to work with a diesel (Well so I read as I have a Diesel myself).
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I would have thought the 8 valve gti conversion is better and less hassle.
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input shaft ,bell housing , gearbox mount , gear shift rod all need changing
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Higher capacity battery oh the list goes on and on and.................................
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