TDI Conversions: Build Threads and Links to Swap Discussions

[westbeach]

wow thank you for putting this together. You are amazing

 

[Beefcrtns]

I'm toying with the idea of throwing an ALH into my b3 wagon. There's currently a clapped out ahu in it.

I'm looking for a TL;DR version of the build threads out there. What parts are needed? What kind of custom work is needed?

 

[jhax]

Look into the b4/mk3 swaps, even the mk2 swaps. You'll need an afn (euro mk3 w/ a vent turbo) or bhw (b5.5 passat) exhaust manifold if you want to retain 3 motor mounts. I have wired the alh engine harness to the ce2 fuse block. You may be able to get away with using the b3 front cross member.

 

[PradoTDI]

Here's mine: a 1991 Toyota LandCruiser Prado LJ78 with an ALH swapped in.

Builds - Another Prado in Montana

Well, here goes again! After selling my G-Wagon, I wanted something that was better suited to a daily driver, and something that got better than 15mpg on the highway... So, I bought another Prado: This one is a 1991 SX5 with an R150f 5-speed manual. It is absolutely bone stock, with a...

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Nearly completed, I've put about 250km on it since getting it running. Hoping to have it back on the road in December. My first swap, its been a great learning experience.