I have a 88 Nissan Hardbody pickup. V6, 5spd (was auto before I manual swapped it). 2WD. I know theres been a few TDI Hardbody swaps, but those were 4wd, needing a custom oil pan. Would I be able to get away with a stock oil pan on a 2wd?
They are? Compared to what? The Nissan VG30i engine, the TBI unit used in the D21, is about 70cm tall. The EA888 engines I have laying on the floor here are about 63cm tall, and they're probably taller than the ALH is, certainly no shorter. VAG engines are TINY. The 88mm bore spacing makes certain of that. That's why they top out at 2.0L. You want anything larger, they have to add a fifth cylinder.The TDI is tall.
The gasser pans are fine to use; in fact, the hybrid steel-bottomed pan often swapped onto Mk4 TDIs is factory equipment on Canadian market City Golfs and City Jettas (Mk4.5s with 2.0L gas engine as the only option).They hybrid ALH pan that you can get from ID parts and other big TDI/VW sellers is about the most shallow pan I've seen. As was pointed out to me before, make sure you're getting one that fits a diesel and not a gasser as there are differences. You'll also need a matching oil pickup.
Oil return drain for the turbo?The gasser pans are fine to use; in fact, the hybrid steel-bottomed pan often swapped onto Mk4 TDIs is factory equipment on Canadian market City Golfs and City Jettas (Mk4.5s with 2.0L gas engine as the only option).
1.8T pans have a flange for an oil drain that is not needed on TDIs, which is why that would not be the preferred option.
I’ve been looking to solve an oil pan clearance issue in my cab over yota- I’ve got the cross member out- and looking to weld some “lifting pucks” to add a bit of room, but somewhere (I think on this forum) I remember seeing a v-shaped oil pan adapted for an alh swap. Does anyone know if this works or exists - I’m guessing maybe the oil pickup on the “front” side of the engine might not work - but if anyone knows the link to this discussion - I’ve searched a bunch and I’m drawing blanks.Oil return drain for the turbo?
Mine did not have that. I think I made the purchase from id parts or cascade German and it was stated it fits the TDI engines.
I purchased it along with my timing belt kit and balance shaft delete parts. The only wrong part I got was the oil pickup as the ALH pickup hit the oil pan so make sure you're getting a matching pickup at time of purchase.
I ended up going back and purchasing their turbo pressure side adapter to put t clamps and silicone couplers on 2.5 inch aluminum charge pipes as well. I tried a cheaper one and it leaked from day one.