tkgibbs27 Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 just curious, what diesel engines have been dropped or put into the mjs? which engines could fit? what all would you have to do with this swap?
Sir Sam Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 yahh, what you have to do depends a lot on what engine your going to run......... they vary from difficult, to insanely difficult.
carnuck Posted November 20, 2008 Posted November 20, 2008 Haven't done one yet, but my own options would depend on the drivetrain. Early with 3 speed auto could be swapped out for a VW Turbo Diesel from a Rabbit or early Jetta with the use of a 904 auto trans from a DJ5-G which came with the 2.0L Audi/VW/Porsche motor. (you'd have to swap the internals from an XJ/MJ 3 speed 904 to make it 4x4) The engine cradle from the DJ would also allow you to set up the motor mounts pretty easily. Not 100% sure, but the oil pan should swap so you get the clearance from the front axle. DON'T try to put rack and pinion steering in though! :nuts: If you have an AX-15 or AW4, a Toyota 2LT would be a better choice. It came with a Toyota version of those trans, and my measurements say the bells should swap, but I didn't check spline counts, etc. There are other options, but these are the ones I've checked into so far. Corrolla diesel MIGHT be able to bolt to the AX-5, but I haven't checked yet. The one I was going to test was bought out from under me.
tkgibbs27 Posted December 6, 2008 Author Posted December 6, 2008 i am wanting to do an auto diesel swap. would the pump have to be changed or can i just leave the fuel tank alone.
Jacobs Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 I've seen diesel pumps running gassers and gasoline pumps feeding diesels, so that's no big deal. Most diesels only run about 6-7 lbs on the lift pump, so you might need to regulate it down. Lift pump = electric, to get the fuel to the mechanical high pressure pump.
Pete M Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 If I was going through the effort to swap in a diesel engine, I'd get a brand new tank and fuel pump to go with it. No reason to screw around with 20 year old gunk buildup and a 20 year old pump.
tkgibbs27 Posted December 6, 2008 Author Posted December 6, 2008 yeah i have seen that before, i am pretty jealous.
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