November 12...
Spent the week converting my Samurai to VW diesel power. Got a great deal on a used ACME adapters kit, which makes the whole swap virtually bolt-in.
A few teething issues remain:
-A couple small oil leaks
-Seems to be eating alternator belts... looks like a pulley alingment issue
-oil pan is dangerously close to axle
I'm going to plug away at these issues while I drive it. The oil pan issue is spooky though.
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Spent the week converting my Samurai to VW diesel power. Got a great deal on a used ACME adapters kit, which makes the whole swap virtually bolt-in.
A few teething issues remain:
-A couple small oil leaks
-Seems to be eating alternator belts... looks like a pulley alingment issue
-oil pan is dangerously close to axle
I'm going to plug away at these issues while I drive it. The oil pan issue is spooky though.
PICS:
And for those of you who scrolled down this far, the video:
2 Comments:
My God! You sir are a glutton for punishment.
How's the engine vibration (hockey puck engine mounts?)? Come to think of it, probably no worse than a 2007 smart car.
To wit: overpriced/undersized '85 renauld cinq
(google define: to wit; that is to say, namely, scilicet.)
Good for you. You not only saved a great engine, but gave another sami an excuse to live ;-)
Been thinkin' about it myself for awhile. Many k's in it's future I hope.
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