engine question

I was wondering if I was to change my v8 engine for a diesel engine what would I have to change apart from fuel tank and engine

thank you all

thats it.........

Maybe exhaust too!

I think I might have to change the gearbox

demitrious1973 said:

I think I might have to change the gearbox

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WHY?

What sort of gearbox is it?

CharlesY

The registration certificate!

you'd need a heater timed relay or as i did with a petrol to diesel peugeot 205 conversion a relay and a switch stuffed in the dash with a sign reading "press for 10 seconds before attempting to start"

Which diesel are you going for?

Buy a deckin Doosel

The tank may be ok, but I am unsure if you have a fuel pump in the tank that you may have to remove and extend the pick up pipe (somebody help me with this)?

You will need a flow and return to the tank which the V8 probably has, you will need a fuel filter head on the bulkhead, the V8 IIRC is very light so the front springs may need changing. Air box and other odds and ends may be different, I am unsure about the radiator/oil cooler, gear ratios in gearbox may be different. Temp sender may be different if so get the V8 one into the diesel.

It is best to buy a rotten/wrecked donor car with good mechanicals as you may end up running back and forth to the shops/breakers for bits.

Is an LPG conversion out of the question?

regards

Dave