please someone help (diesel swap)
08-01-2012, 06:48 PM
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please someone help (diesel swap)
I have a 92 jeep cherokee laredo (4.0)
I want to put a diesel in it (please don't ask why )
I need to know what diesel engine would be easiest to swap with and all the other things I would have to do
Thank you in advance to your replies
Much appreciated
I want to put a diesel in it (please don't ask why )
I need to know what diesel engine would be easiest to swap with and all the other things I would have to do
Thank you in advance to your replies
Much appreciated
08-01-2012, 07:04 PM
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if you have to ask, you probably aren't cut out to do the swap.
the 4bt is a tall engine, I'm pretty sure you would have to go through the hood or lose some up travel in the suspension to clear the oil pan.
the 4bt is a tall engine, I'm pretty sure you would have to go through the hood or lose some up travel in the suspension to clear the oil pan.
08-01-2012, 10:11 PM
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Has anyone actually done this after posting this question....
Look up xj Mercedes diesel swap.
Or you can see about a 4bt with an adapter to a Chevy Trans/tcase.
Look up xj Mercedes diesel swap.
Or you can see about a 4bt with an adapter to a Chevy Trans/tcase.
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08-02-2012, 12:20 PM
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Engine: 4.0, bolt ons for days...
My friend DDs his TJ with a ax15 and 4bt. Everything down to the a/c and stock gauges work, everyone sells adapters and wiring is easy. Gets 22mpg commuting and 28-29 on the highway with 3.73s and 33s.
Have fun.
Have fun.
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Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Not that practical:
- VM Motori 2.8L: Found in Euro Jeeps across the pond aren't that great and parts here for them blow.
- Liberty etc CRD: Amazingly expensive
- VW TDI: Lots of work, looks nice when done properly, but really lots of work especially if you have an electronic one
Practical:
- Cummins 4BT: very popular engine and easy to source the unit and parts. Mechanical diesel injection so no computer to move over. Pretty tall so I think 3" or 4" lift is a minimum.
- Mercedes OM617: 5 cyl with similar numbers to the 4.0, mechnical injection, easyish to find, pretty much bolts up with an adapter plate to the AX-15 (great resource: http://www.mercedesdiesel4x4.com/)
Don't forget you'll also need to look at regearing, the exhaust system, and fooling your ECU to stop whining & made the tach work if you're going to do it right.
Check out this site: http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/forum.php Many Jeeps on here
- VM Motori 2.8L: Found in Euro Jeeps across the pond aren't that great and parts here for them blow.
- Liberty etc CRD: Amazingly expensive
- VW TDI: Lots of work, looks nice when done properly, but really lots of work especially if you have an electronic one
Practical:
- Cummins 4BT: very popular engine and easy to source the unit and parts. Mechanical diesel injection so no computer to move over. Pretty tall so I think 3" or 4" lift is a minimum.
- Mercedes OM617: 5 cyl with similar numbers to the 4.0, mechnical injection, easyish to find, pretty much bolts up with an adapter plate to the AX-15 (great resource: http://www.mercedesdiesel4x4.com/)
Don't forget you'll also need to look at regearing, the exhaust system, and fooling your ECU to stop whining & made the tach work if you're going to do it right.
Check out this site: http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/forum.php Many Jeeps on here