The plan for this winter is to fit a Perkins Prima turbo diesel into my 2a 109. Just before I launch into this project I would really like to know how much this would cost me to have done by someone who has done it before, probably a garage but could be an enthusiast. I reckon about 3 / 4 mandays work is about right. Does this seem about right to you guys (and gals)?
Perkins Prima Conversions
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Teflon
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Depends. If they have done the job before, and they have the adapter plate, the engine mounts the alternator relocation bracket and the Sherpa fly wheel to start with, I would have thought two days would have been ample.
I mean, I can haul a V8 out of a Range Rover and swap it with another, on my own in little more than a day, given a clear run and no messing about. Likewise the four pot in an S3.
I guess at the end of the day though, It depends on how 'awkward' the niggling things are and how fastidiousely and neatly you want it all done, with things like the fuel shut off servo and the like. (and whether things play ball coming apart!)
3-4 days I would have said was generouse, but not unreasonable.
I mean, I can haul a V8 out of a Range Rover and swap it with another, on my own in little more than a day, given a clear run and no messing about. Likewise the four pot in an S3.
I guess at the end of the day though, It depends on how 'awkward' the niggling things are and how fastidiousely and neatly you want it all done, with things like the fuel shut off servo and the like. (and whether things play ball coming apart!)
3-4 days I would have said was generouse, but not unreasonable.
Good. I had it down as generous given that there would be fiddly bits. Current plan is to reconsider next spring. Get the car sorted out properly, then if I decide to go for it, do it myself if possible. But like I've said on another thread tonight, I am easing away from the idea for now.
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why have you commented on a 7.5 year old thread ?
Vagrent
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Er why would you want to fit a ****ty maestro engine
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Er why would you want to fit a ****ty maestro engine
They're actually a bloody good engine.
TheKeymeister
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Perkins do make some good engines, I maintain some of their larger stuff at work, 6.3544 and newer equivalents. Probably the best part in the old Austins!
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I had a 4 litre phaser in a Dodge 50 once, the naturally aspirated one - loads of grunt, loved that engine. Seen one in a Rangie once, anyone ever crammed one into a Series?
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Er why would you want to fit a ****ty maestro engine
Many moons ago I had one of them! Never let me down, car disintegrated around the engine eventually
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Yeah, I know perkins done some good engines 6354 and phazer good engines, but the prima arnt they prone to blowing up?
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There are better diesels out there such as Cummins, International or Isuzu engines
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only because they were prone to be in the hands of stupid lazy owners
