engine change question.

Post by **bourneid** » 20 Feb 2008, 13:58

From a df 1.9 to a 2.1 dj, apart from water pipes, would i need to change the petrol tank for the fuel injection system or put a carb on, and any other advice on parts needed would be much appreciated, cheers....

Post by **big red bus** » 20 Feb 2008, 14:13

fuel tanks are the same I think. You will need the engine loom for a 2.1 including fuel pump wiring, fuel pump and filter housing. I am not 100% sure but think the cooling system is the same so no extra bits needed and the last other thing is the exhaust. Again not 100% sure if different but engines are the same so should be able to use. All engine mounts are reusable. Hope this bit helps,

Post by **bourneid** » 20 Feb 2008, 14:17

I have a 2.1 "turn key" (used) on order, but have had various comments from different people about extras needed for the conversion, thanks for your help, cheers..

Post by **ermie571** » 20 Feb 2008, 14:39

Take the injector system off the 2.1 and use the carb from the 1.9 - that's what we have done - on two vans. Both running LPG too. Depending on whether you have "early" or "late" cooling pipes on the 1.9, you may need to "cut" the main front to back pipes a little - which is what we had to do on our A reg 1.9 to put in a 1990 2.1

Easy replacement - with another pair of hands we had the 1.9 out and the 2.1 in and running in a day! (8am-4pm)

Emma

Post by **bourneid** » 20 Feb 2008, 14:50

Excellent that's encouraging, thyanks for every thing, guys!!!!!!! will let you know how it goes.

Post by **Laurie** » 20 Feb 2008, 19:34

They do run OK on carbs and gas makes them safer due to the very high compression and running on carb and low octane fuel. If you use a carb, make sure you get your timing right. There isn't a margin when you deal with high compression. Burnt pistons are expensive.
If you're sticking to carbs, a pair of single chokes, on type 3 manifolds will transform even the 2.1 performance. A pair of 40s will make it ballistic!

Post by **Mocki** » 20 Feb 2008, 19:40

i wouldnt use the stock carb from your DF on a DJ, got for the DG carb if you are going to use carb......

Post by **bourneid** » 21 Feb 2008, 11:06

thanks guys this is truly an amazing website!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **Laurie** » 21 Feb 2008, 11:25

Glad you saw DF Mocki, I missed it and thought it was a DG.
DF carb will probably suck down the manifold