2.5TD to 3.5V8 upgrade

Is that the 19J engine in the 90? (pre 200tdi turbo diesel). If so is the injector pump servicable? I need one for my 12J and I think they are the same.

Regards. Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)

I think it's a 12J. If not, then definitely a 19J; it's a bog-standard turbo diesel from 1988. AFAIK all bits work. The problem is compression (I'm told this, because I wouldn't know myself). I think it needs a rebore and sleeving, probably new rings (do I sound like I know what I'm on about yet...?). Turbo, injector thingies, alternator, fuel/oil pumps etc should all be working.

Is there a way I can check model and the functionality of the bits and pieces?

Andy

Sounds like a 19J most parts the same as my 12J. Where are you located?

this is the injector pump as fitted on mine

If your injector pump works then that's good enough for me, I'll have my man in Plymouth sort out the fitting and setting malarky.

Regards. Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)

I'm near Chester, Cheshire. About 40mins from M6 J19.

Looks scary to me! I'll have a look at mine tomorrow (when it's light), and try putting up a pic. I'll post it here when I've done it. As I said, it should work, because it was working before the motor died :o/

I thought I'd read the manual properly, but it would be no surprise if I didn't! Hopefully the pic will sort things out.

Andy

I should clarify that the 12J is the 2.5 litre n/a engine. academic in this case but would hate to confuse anyone.

Regards. Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)

the TD pump has a valve fed with turbo compressed air on it for extra fuel on boost

Do you want to get rid of the complete dead 2.5 TD? I'm near crewe and can take it away nice and quickly if you want it out of the way :).

(assuming that i can bolt the bits stright onto my N/A to turbofy it)

lots of bits diferent, pistons, head, pump, manifolds and a few other bits I can't remember. But u cud allways rebuild it

Not sure you can just plug a turbo in like that... The motor will be available once it's out, and will probably be ok after a rebuild. I would keep it, but really wanted an excuse for a V8 ;o)

Andy

I rebuilt mine about a year ago now. I was assuming that i could just bolt on the turbo manifolds and a few of the other bits and pieces and it would be fairly happy. My engine is in good heatlh now so i'd reckon it has a fair chance of taking the turbo without any injury.

I'm pretty sure the pistons are different.

Regards. Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)