2WD to 4x4 / Syncro convertion

[Veedubster69]

I own a 1990 T25 Westfalia California (in nice nick) and was thinking of converting it to a syncro. She's currently a 1.6 JX turbo diesel. My question to everyone is:
A: is it a viable thing to do?
B: I would like to keep it diesel but which diesel engine do I go for (most fuel efficient, most power without damaging transmition and ease of convertion)
C: who in the uk can carry out the modifications required (and who will make a really nice job)?

I can supply parts including a donor Syncro (remains of a 2.1 petrol)

Ooh and D: am I crazy for even thinking it?:)
Ill appreciate your oppinion.
Many thanks
Steve

[toomanytoys]

Not crazy..
Very doable if the base vehicle is what you want..
Not doing any of the conversion yourself?
Expect quite a large bill for it to be done properly.....
At least you have most of the parts available already to perform it.. but factor on a good bit of refurbishment of those too..


Could be a new specialist workshop opening shortly that would undertake the conversion...

[hugomonkey]

Could be a new specialist workshop opening shortly that would undertake the conversion...

do you think they could use a regular supply of donor syncros

[toomanytoys]

Distinct possability if there are enough customers wanting conversions....

[ninja.turtle007]

If you are staying diesel you will need Syncro diesel parts like fuel tank, engine bars, bell housing ....

It would be cheaper for you to stick in a 2.1 petrol.

I had my Syncro converted from a 2.1 petrol to a 120bhp ish TDi. I would do the same again.its has more than enough power and is pretty economical.

You will generally find that Syncro owners that have petrol, hate diesel and vice versa!

[ninja.turtle007]

E D I T above 2wd diesel bell housing is fine.

[Cableguy]

Distinct possability if there are enough customers wanting conversions....

Would love to do mine, don't see many syncro Dehlers