fitting vauxhall 1.7 diesel into sj 410

[zukiman]

fitting a mk3 non turbo gm diesel engine mated to vauxhall carlton box into sj 410
have custom engine mounts and converted clutch in pipeline
anyone done this conversion any info appreciated

[Paul.K/LuckyTrucker]

Hi there, I am watching hard, as this is a conversion I have thought of.
Now fitting a 1600cc X flow Ford engine instead.

[Skywalker]

Drop a pm to Rollazuki, Click here he should be able to give you a few pointers as he's done a similar conversion.

Dave

[rollazuki]

Its a good conversion!
Ive got 1.7 tdi lump in mine, BUT:


Its a very tall engine, so I wouldnt advise unless the truck is lifted(or you want a big ass bonnet bulge)
Ive got about 6 inches or so lift on mine and it still has a hole cut in the bonnet for the timing cover to stick thru!!!!!
The non-turbo is easier than the turbo. The turbo exhaust outlet is just where you need an engine mount so it makes fabrication a wee bit harder, the non-turbo should make this easier.

Other than that, getting the engine in and runnin was easy, but the stock zook radiator needs upgrading to a much larger unit(especially for the turbo motor!!)

The tranny goes in quite nice, hammer or jack the trans tunnel a bit to widen it, and fab up a gearbox mount adaptor plate(easy)

I had a custom prop made up at Propshaft technologies in Rotherham, so that bit was easy!!

The gearchange can be taken apart, and the plastic gearstic housing bolted straight into the trans tunnel, with the shiftshaft shortened to suit.

Pretty easy I guess, if you want any pics, Pm me and Ill try to help.

Id go for the turbo. Its a bit busier under the bonnet, but it pulls like a bloody train. Theyre cheap as well, 250 quid saw me a 2001 51k engine from a combi van, and another 30 quid for carlton 3l gearbox.

Oh yeah, the clutch is a bit mix and match and you have to dogleg the actuator arm, test it has sufficient travel before fitting it all, I didnt and had to take it back out to mod the arm.....lol

[zukiman]

many thanks for some great info which ive printed off for reference
thanks again rollazuki and any photos or info please e mail junkyarddogs@blueyonder.co.uk

[zukiman]

yeah getting bits together
got the 1.7 non turbo engine plus 2 litre carlton r25 box complete with linkage and prop
got super duper flywheel and clutch inc engine mounts etc
need to sort prop gearbox to transfer box any one know a reputable company
any info onwards would be helpful to take into consideration cheers zukiman

[rollazuki]

Hi there, Ill try to get some pics later, been a bit busy lately.
My prop was made by propshaft technology in Rotherham, top job there.
What gearbox have you got?? The Getrag as fitted to Manta, and 3l carlton is the one I used.
Its very short, is yours the same?
What flywheel have you got?? the diesel one is a very heavy unit with a recessed clutch. I seem to remember using the pressure plate from the 1.7td, the friction plate from a 1.8 carlton, and a 3l carlton release bearing.
Check the clutch actuator arm as well, if you use the recessed diesel flywheel, and the carlton box, it doesnt fit right and needs a dog leg making in it to clear the flywheel