t25 conversion petrol to diesel, HeLP!

[mad morty]

yo guys and gals,
i have a t25 petrol 2.0l cu Aircooled van
and i want to make it into a economical diesel watercooled van,
now i know its going to be alot of work, buuuuuuuut, does anyone know of anyone who would be interested in taking on this project?
or where is best to go, or look for these magical people?

Peace
Maddy

[ghost123uk]

Hi Maddy

What is the overall condition of your van = rough, average, good, minty, or show winner ?

I ask because the 2.0Ltr CU is the more desirable of the Aircooled vans and there is an Aircooled fan base, so it might be better, in view of the huge amount of money (and time) it would cost to pay someone to do it (and I bet you will have a hell of a job finding someone to do it) to sell it and buy a ready to use Diesel van

[mad morty]

yeah that thought had crossed my mind,
but the van does need work as it is, so i guess its average.
not had alot of joy when i put her up for sale either unfortunately

peace
MAddy

[jimpainter]

Have sent you a pm on vzi regarding this.

[pugpower]

Hi there
Just like to let you know,did the same conversion and had lots of problems with dvla.
When you change fuel type you have to inform them and that when the fun starts.
I had to have the mot station confirm that a diesel had been fitted,no how good the install was just the fuel type.
regards
wayne

[billy739]

whats your location .

also are you happy with a £2000- 4000 job depending on the quality / amount of new bits?

[mad morty]

yo billy,
im based in Nuneaton, near coventry.
yeah its lookin like thats around the price, why? do yo know someone?

peace
Maddy

[billy739]

possibly . whats your preference on the engine fitted.

basically the idea would be to fit a setup straight from another van .

1.6 d being cheapest but slow.
if you want turbo then you need a turbo to start with .
1.7d is better than a 1.6 ,

whichever , once fitted you can decide if you want to change the engine from standard , but going from n/a to turbo or above 1.6 will mean another gearbox.

its poss you can use your gearbox , but not sure how a 1.6 will pull it .

[ringo]

Sorry if this has been covered before as its not relevant to your question...

Have you considered LPG'ing the petrol engine? A damn sight cheaper and less hassle to get economy if thats what you're after....

If you're dead set on diesel, then i think you should aim to get a 1.9td (AAZ) in at the minimum - or a TDI if you can stretch to it. The reason i say that is because going to all the hassle of changing an engine you may as well put the best in...

Having said all that, Billy numbers is providing you with the easiest and cheapest route - transplant from a donor vehicle into your vehicle...

Good luck,

Ringo

[toomanytoys]

How long do you intend keeping it?
How many thousands of miles are you going to do??
how many miles have you done each year so far in it??

A quality TD conversion, drive in drive out thats not going to need "adjustments" will prob set you back the thick end of 5k.. (yes I know its poss to do it cheaper with much work done yourself etc etc.. but be realistic, factor in a gearbox refresh at least, all the cooling system needs installing etc...its quite a bit of work...)

At current fuel prices its going to take approx 50k miles to pay for itself.....

[mad morty]

well the plan is to head to europe then just keep going, plan on being away for a very very long time,
sounds like i might be better off with a 1.9 over the 1.6 turbo

i know its a big job, but be worth doing, just want a good reliable van thats gona set me up for life

peace

[ghost123uk]

I still reckon =

it might be better, in view of the huge amount of money (and time) it would cost to pay someone to do it (and I bet you will have a hell of a job finding someone to do it) to sell it and buy a ready to use Diesel van

[billy739]

£4500 you can have mine.

2.1 td pug engine
4 berth high top
ready to go!

[mad morty]

Could you send me some more info and possibly pics mate?
What's the pug engine like on fuel?

My email is: maddylikestoboogie@hotmail.co.uk

Peace
Maddy

[ray63]

Hi morty,in the same boat mate.have you had any luck with a mechanic yet.i,m based in oxford and pick up a t25 tommorow with an engine in a box from a subaru.not sure what to do yet.am thinking of storeing her and waiting till the show at malvern on the 21 july so i can talk to the guys and get sound advice.if you hear of anyone give a mail and i,ll do the same.