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Hi all

Sorry for the dumb question, but are there any sources of engine adaptor plates? I've heard about "Famous Phil" on VWKD, who used to make adaptors for the Peugeot engines, but are there any companies left? I'm looking to put a diesel lump on my auto, so can't do the old bellhousing swap

Ideally wanting to go VW/Audi for an engine choice, but would consider other options if any are out there?

Richard

Ask around locally, I went to my local auto machining shop - people who do reboring, balancing and the like.
If you know someone whose into motor sport, ask them, you'll be surprised what's out there.
Doug

i ran a pug diesel in my auto caravelle for 3 years , top motor!
used a phill kit modified for the auto box.

billy739 wrote:i ran a pug diesel in my auto caravelle for 3 years , top motor!
used a phill kit modified for the auto box.

Hope its a big improvement on his manual ones as they are "pooh"

i can get copied plates for the pug kits .
just the plate tho is 200£ , phil was getting them done by someone he knew , thats how they were cheaper!

There are a few companies who make the adaptor plates, sometimes (dependant on what engine) you may need more than just a conversion plate.

Google KEP in the USA and Winkler in Germany. They are a source of ultimate information and good reading.

Dickspanner

Thanks for the pointers all. I have to admit, I've chickened out and decided to go the manual/diesel route, so will just go for a T25 diesel lump It's my local supplier's fault - he bigged up a 5-cylinder Audi diesel conversion and now says it's not on the cards

Thanks for the suggestions!
Richard