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As a follow-on to my other recent thread "Automatic 4WD, Anyone?", I thought I'd pose the question of whether anyone has carried-out or contemplated replacing the 1.6 petrol engine & 'box for a Vitara 2.0i diesel engine & box (auto or manual)?
I like my Sporty a lot - had it 3 years & suits me like a comfy old coat - but I do wish it was diesel (and preferably automatic), so I'm giving it some thought...
Swap
Hi.
As most of the Diahatsu Sportrak/Fourtrak , parts/engines/gearbox's, came from the Toyota parts bins. I think looking at the the Toyota lines would be more benificial.
Edward (ews) '92 Fourtrak 2.8 TDX
Oh...Er...Emmm...
Ah! Buy a different car, then, eh?
Thanks for the info, chaps - it was just a thought; always looking for odd ideas, I am - hence the subject!
Thanks for the Toyota parts tip, EWS - didn't know that, so I'll have a sniff about...
So, What Toyota Parts?
Ok, so I've just caught up on Daihatsu history (really didn't know it was part of Toyota!), and I'm intrigued... Just what Toyota parts are used in what Daihatsu?
I mean, engines, gearboxes, axles, etc, really - not all the itty-bitty bitz that hold them together. For example, we've got a Mk1 MR2 with a 16v 1600cc engine, but that is definitely not the same (whole) engine as the Sportrak's 1600 (is that 16v? Can't remember...) - the difference is immediately obvious in the engines' appearances. Nor are the gearboxes even slightly alike (FWD vs 4WD Inline), but what, generally, would swap from Toyota to Daihatsu with reasonable ease?
All curiosity, but I'd still appreciate a tip or two in the right direction(s)...
Cheers, folks...
Baz.
It is entirely possible, but
It is entirely possible, but a lot of work requiring many skills, these include general mechanics, fabrication, wiring and many others,
You will need to remove your engine and transmission, roughly install and pack the new unit in its position. You will need to measure and fabricate new engine and transmission mountings, or modify the existing items.
Once installed you will need to modify the propshafts to fit the new unit, or have special items made, you will need to alter the gear ratios in the transfer case or axles. You will need the speedo recallibrating to suit the new ratios, again a specialist job.
You will need to work on the fuel system, this is plumbing in new or modified lines for feed and return to the engine and tank, and add a fuel filter/agglerometer unit.
Then you will need to deal with the ancillaries, brake vacuum plumbing, alternator, power steering pump, etc. It will require the technical information such as flows and pressures of each item, or electrical output.
Then you get to the detail such as fitting the glow plug relay, warning light, throttle cables, and the numerous other items you have forgotten. Many will need modification or specialist items making.
Once it is done you will find it 10 times as much work as anticipated, cost 3 times as much as anticipated, then comes the problems of registration and insurance.
Yes: i have done lots of engine conversions, and unless you have access to a lot of knowledge and expertise i would say forget it.