new engine into 84 surf

[michaelmohr]

Hi,
as a project, i'm looking to replace the 2l petrol engine in my 84 surf with a diesel one, pref 2.8l. Anyone out there with experience in that? would the 2.8d fit without too major a reshape of the engine bay etc. ?

Any photos of a swap like that anyone?
Churr.

MM

[Smurf]

The engine will fit in the engine bay.
You will need to fit new engine mounts on the chassis to suit the diesel engine, change the bellhousing to a diesel one. ( I have a few bellhousings) and wire it for the diesel engine. glowplugs etc.
Fit a diesel fuel filter, flush your fuel tank and possibly run a larger fuel line?
Mount a diesel air filter
Also swap in a diesel radiator too.
You may need to change your diff ratios once you have it running too. Depending what size tyres and current diff ratios you are running now.

[Smurf]

factory rev counter won't work once you fit a diesel.
Have a feeling the oil pressure senders and temp senders may be different too.

[Chops4wd]

if its a 3y petrol engine you are removing and its in ok condition id be keen on purchasing!

[vvilly]

Dont the "m" series engines bolt straight up to the 3y engine mounts? Wouldnt this be a easier/cheaper option

[bigstu]

Dont the "m" series engines bolt straight up to the 3y engine mounts? Wouldnt this be a easier/cheaper option

No the 1g series engines do. m series bolt up to the diesel mounts.