SOLD: ALH engine, M-TDI pump and SBC adapter kit

[dickey]

This has been sold and I believe it to be going to an interesting project.



ALH Engine
Chevrolet adapter kit with flywheel and starter
M-TDI injector pump
Some kind of weld up engine mount kit

Pictures of everything included below.


I have an ALH engine that my father bought for a TDI swap he wanted to do eight or ten years ago. It sat in a crate, taped up as shown in the pictures, in his shop until he died six years ago and I hauled it to my shop where it sat until several weeks ago when I had a mind to put it in my TR7. I realize now that this kind of wrenching is no longer something that relaxes me.

I do not know much about this engine. I know that it rotates freely and that it has compression. The blades on the turbocharger are seized.

I realize I am a new member here though I have been lurking a while during the honeymoon planning phase of this project. I will answer whatever questions I can. I am located in Chapin, South Carolina (~20 miles west of Columbia) and I prefer to deal in person with cash after a buyer has been able to see everything firsthand.

 

[klazzic]

Good luck with sale (GLWS). Wish you were closer!

 

[dickey]

Thank you - I may have sold the transmission, axles and flywheel items. I had listed it on Craigslist last week and didn't think to pull the ad down until this morning when someone texted me about purchasing it. Assuming they do follow through with the purchase, I will update this thread.

 

[coolvdub]

I spy a Delorean in the background of pics. Nice

 

[dickey]

Yeah, I've had that one for nearly 20 years.

 

[Mozambiquer]

Yeah, I've had that one for nearly 20 years.

Swap the tdi into it... that would probably be a first.

 

[JohnTF]

What would be asking for what is left [ list to confirm items ] engine + parts ?

 

[dickey]

$2000 which would include the engine as pictured on the pallet, the SBC adapter items, M-TDI fuel pump, motor mount looking kit, dipstick, gaskets, exhaust manifold with turbo and the intercooler pipe.

 

[mogly]

Seems like a good buy for someone. There is an ID tag on the side of the Injection Pump. Might be worth snapping a photo and posting it. A savvy buyer would want to know these details.

 

[dickey]

Thank you for that information. I'll be out at my shop tomorrow and can add that picture to this thread then.

 

[klazzic]

Thank you - I may have sold the transmission, axles and flywheel items. I had listed it on Craigslist last week and didn't think to pull the ad down until this morning when someone texted me about purchasing it. Assuming they do follow through with the purchase, I will update this thread.

Well at least you’re getting some kind of interest. I’m curious about the m-tdi pump. In the past I’ve read about folks going that route. I’ve had several ALHs and they’ve all been great little motors.

 

[dickey]

So the buyer took the transmission details home and I've updated the original post to reflect that.

I looked for an ID tag on the side of the injector pump and I did not see anything. I saw some kind of data etched/cast into the casing is that what I should be looking for? I took a picture for reference but I won't be able to upload it until I get back to my PC tomorrow.

 

[mogly]

I looked for an ID tag on the side of the injector pump and I did not see anything. I saw some kind of data etched/cast into the casing is that what I should be looking for? I took a picture for reference but I won't be able to upload it until I get back to my PC tomorrow.

I said tag but etching, as you've stated, is a more apt description. Flat flange area maybe 30mm x 20mm T.

 

[dickey]

I see where the data would be but didn't realize the picture was too washed out to actually read it. I'll see about getting a better one tomorrow now that I know what I'm looking for.

 

[Lug_Nut]

I spy a Delorean in the background of pics. Nice

Forget that. What's the early 50's car in image 4? A 'Shoebox' Ford?

 

[JELLOWSUBMARINE]

I spy a Delorean in the background of pics. Nice

Forget that. What's the early 50's car in image 4? A 'Shoebox' Ford?

Just about ground zero for finding those oldies

 

[dickey]

The 50's car in the background is my 55 Chevy Two Door. Another car I've had for 20+ years.

I was able to get a better picture of the etching data on the side of the injector pump yesterday:

 

[dickey]

Well, it's been a few weeks and I still have this in my shop. I need the space. The price is now $1500 for everything listed above.

 

[AndyBees]

Would you sell the manual injection pump separately?

 

[fatmobile]

What kind of chevy does that hook up to?
V6, V8 trany?

 

[dickey]

Thank you for your questions.

I am not willing to sell the injection pump separately at this time.

The SBC kit makes the rear of the TDI engine 'look' like an early two piece rear main seal 90 degree GM corporate bellhousing pattern. So just about any transmission that was bolted up to a Chevrolet V8 or 4.3 liter V6 prior to 2002 and some later year 4L60Es though I do not recall which applications are directly compatible versus the ones that need a spacer. My father intended to put a flexplate on it for use with a 700r4 automatic transmission. The flywheel that I have put on it is meant for use with a normal push style clutch/pressure plate setup that I was going to use with a T5 manual transmission.

 

[mlemorie]

Is this still available?

 

[dickey]

Yes it is.

 

[mlemorie]

Nice. Would you be willing to ship? I know you mentioned that you prefer the potential buyer to inspect and pick up, but SC is a bit of a ways from MI lol. If not, I’ll see if I can get some days off arranged at work. I do have a commercial address that can be shipped to if that makes it easier as well. This just put a spark of hope back into my dead chevette project!

 

[dickey]

I am not willing to ship it at this time though if you want to arrange a pickup and transport through a uship type broker, I do have a tractor that can load everything onto a trailer or into a truck.

 

[mlemorie]

I am not willing to ship it at this time though if you want to arrange a pickup and transport through a uship type broker, I do have a tractor that can load everything onto a trailer or into a truck.

I'll look into that. I have 0 experience shipping large items myself so I'm not even sure how it would work arranging something like that. I'll check on that and also see what my work schedule looks like. I may be able to grab a couple days off and make a mini vacation out of it too lol

 

[dickey]

Thank you for everyone's interest in the engine, it has been sold. I edited my original post to reflect that but am also posting a reply here in case the mods would like to close the thread.