Can I replace a 2.8tdi engine with a 2.5tdi ?

melsy784

New member
Joined
Apr 10, 2011
Location
Northern UK
TDI
VW LT35 2.8 TDI
Hi

I'm sorry if this is in the wrong place but I'm new and in a bit of a mess !

I have an 05 VW LT35 with a 2.8 tdi engine which is broken and unrepairable.

I've tried to source a second hand replacement with no luck but I have been offered a 2.5 tdi engine at a reasonable price

So my question is can I put a 2.5 engine into a 2.8 van ????

Engine code on my 2.8 engine starts AUH and the 2.5 engine starts AVR

Please can someone advise as I'm having sleepless nights trying to sort this mess out

Many Thanks
 

Scott_DeWitt

Vendor
Joined
Apr 7, 2004
Location
Texas USA
TDI
2000 Audi A4 1.9TDI quattro
Hi

I'm sorry if this is in the wrong place but I'm new and in a bit of a mess !

I have an 05 VW LT35 with a 2.8 tdi engine which is broken and unrepairable.

I've tried to source a second hand replacement with no luck but I have been offered a 2.5 tdi engine at a reasonable price

So my question is can I put a 2.5 engine into a 2.8 van ????

Engine code on my 2.8 engine starts AUH and the 2.5 engine starts AVR

Please can someone advise as I'm having sleepless nights trying to sort this mess out

Many Thanks
It's not a direct swap there are many differences as the 2.8 is a mercedes derived engine and the 2.5 is a VW 5 cylinder.

You'll have to change many parts including the accessories, bracketry, gearbox...

Where are you located? I may be able to have a 2.8 sent to you.
 
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