[Vwdiesel] OT: Jeep VW Conversion

[Tony and Lillie]

Having done quite a few different conversions myself, I have been thinking 
about this since you posted. First question, is it not a 2.8L V-6 engine? 
I've never heard of a 2.4L made by any american comapny. 2nd question, what 
year and drive are we dealing with here? 4th question, what will the main 
uses of this vehicle be?

I ask because, I'm thinking a couple of different things. First, you will 
not find a 4wd trans that will bolt to that engine. Second, you will need a 
clutch from a north-south car, such as a 4000, quantum, VW fox, Audi Fox, or 
VW Dasher. An audi 80/90 will also work. These all have to be the 4-cyl 
variety, of course. Third, the 4-cyl is longer than a V-6, but that bay 
accepted an inline 4.2 litre six, so that won't be a problem. Of course, you 
will be building engine mounts, but that is pretty minor. If you want A/C, 
you will also need lines made for it. You will also have to fabricate 
brackets for the P/S pump if you intend on using it. If this will be an 
off-roader, you will, ,of course.

I was also thinking of an Audi/VW 5-cyl diesel, because you could use a 
Quattro/Syncro trans and run the front driveshafts off it. However, this 
also moves the engine forward quite  a bit, and I'm not sure you have that 
much room. I think I've covered everything, but, then again, I always seem 
to forget something.

Tony Hoffman


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stephen Kraus" <ub3ratl4sf00 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Vwdiesel] OT: Jeep VW Conversion


>I am picking up a Jeep Cherokee Chief and plan to replace the V6 2.4L AMC
> Engine with a Diesel engine either of Isuzu make or VW Make.
>
> What would be the best way to go aobut this? I know I'll probably need a
> transmission conversion and the 4 banger I plan to put in will be much
> smaller than the V6 currently in place.
> Any recommendations?