VW TDI motor for samurain swap

[87zuki87]

My sami motor is getting unreliable so it has come time to replace it. I really want to do a small turbo diesel so if anyone know's of a motor that's available please let me know.

 

[the stud boy]

try craigslist.org there is a bunch on there from california

 

[Greg]

Just some helpful info... Swapping in a TDI engine is very involved, lots of wiring and you need to keep the ignition switch, gauge cluster, etc.

A better alternative is the VW mechanical 1.6 turbo diesel from '84 up. They have no electronic controls, much simpler to swap compared to the TDI engine.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Brent at Trail Tough has done quite a few engine swaps, and he usually has parts around. He may know where to get a VW diesel.

his latest rig , guacazuki (INCREDIBLE RIG!) uses a 2.0 from a swift I believe.

 

[jeeper]

My sami motor is getting unreliable

When have they ever been reliable?!?! At least not in the 4 I have owned!

I have seen a few of the diesel swaps, and they are pretty sweet.. I know some of the VW swaps can be fairly simple like 1 additional wire simple..

 

[airmanwilliams]

thats quite the involved and $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ motor swap. why not do a sidekick 16v swap? I may have a lead on a vw for you, ill try to call the guy tomorrow or monday and see if hes still selling it.