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Dead engine with only 135K miles....now what?
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gaijin
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Link straight to the 200 Series page: 200 Series Diesel
HTH
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bloc
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Not to mention: having an engine and major systems that you can’t readily get parts for in the US. I have a contact in Japan that can get most things here in a few days but trust me.. you’ll pay. Though I guess if you have 40k to blow on an engine that is demonstrably less capable than ours other than fuel tank range, you won’t mind paying shipping for parts. And they aren’t even that reliable!
Plus what happens if the builder goes under and you need support?
Plus what happens if the builder goes under and you need support?
CharlieS
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Having done more than a few engine swaps, several with motors that didn't belong in the vehicle to begin with, I'd say you need good detail orientation, patience, and a willingness to grind through troubleshooting. The mechanical bits are generally easy. Some swaps are easy, plug and play, but then you'll get some small things that'll have you chasing your tail. I had one used engine in pristine condition that had a bad crank position sensor that stumped me for days, and another where the immobilizer stumped me until I pored over wiring diagrams from the donor and recipient for at least forty hours.
bloc
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It has been done with the details posted in this section. Will require some searching. From memory it was 97% drop in, with a couple little sensors or brackets being different.
CharlieS
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It is easiest of you have donor and recipient engines side by side. Ziplock baggies and a sharpie, plus tons of pictures helps a lot!!
