TDI Jeep YJ! Is a Volkswagen TDI the Best Diesel Swap For A Jeep?

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[@Tsalinger]

MB OM 606 is the best swap. Wake up.

[@MidnightMechanic]

I got a project in mind, but not the budget. If I had your sub count, I could get it done overnight.

[@bricemason3896]

Great videos! Makes me wanna spend a lot of time and money working on my vehicles lol

[@dunworx3758]

Hi DG love the channel . I recently put VW tdi in homemade buggy she is a ripper. let me know if ye want pics vids or info.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

@@Tsalinger even considering the cost difference? Great engine no doubt. It we can find 100 tdi engines for every 1 606 in this part of the world

[@DanteTheAbyssalBeing]

The 1.9 TDI engines were a real gem. Utterly reliable, very tuneable and excellent on fuel plus - no DPF to worry about. We love them in the UK.

[@Michael-sz4he]

PD for the win!

[@simonsaysr1994]

I'm assuming dpf is our equivalent of Diesel exhaust fluid?

[@DanteTheAbyssalBeing]

@@simonsaysr1994 Diesel particulate filter; the carbon catching canisters on modern diesel exhausts. We do have AdBlue systems here which is the urea/de-ionised water exhaust fluid. Neither are very popular with enthusiasts.

[@redline3036]

You guys in the uk have some amazing diesel vehicles it’s to bad us guys in the states don’t have many options

[@DarkAttack14]

I had an alh block 1.9 and I miss it greatly. I now have a passat nms with the 2.0 commonrail.. while it is way more powerful pushing close to 200 hp and right around 300 foot pounds I still miss that old slow 1.9 jetta I had

[@warrantyvoid100]

See if you can check out AvE's mate Dewclaw's VW diesel Jeep, it's a masterpiece!

[@mikes717]

I was trying to remember where I saw a Diesel VW powered Jeep. Same concept, different Canadian.

[@ItsYaBoi-ATA]

i love AvE hes got such great videos, and i remember seeing that jeep and it being pretty dope.

[@Sens23Bruins]

My Lord that thing is an abortion lol Rich would have nightmares about that thing

[@TheGarbageman22]

The one in dewclaws jeep is a indirect injected 1.6 turbo VW engine. it's a much older design than the TDI and was found in rabbits and jettas in the 80 and 90s. I'm guessing the reason that he chose that engine is because it's fully mechanical and a much easier swap than something like a TDI.

[@88888888homer]

Ooh that would be hilarious better have ave in it to. DEEWCLAAAWWW !!!

[@fastinradfordable]

as a TDI owner, I am still jealous. I want all the tdis in everything

[@fastinradfordable]

best tdi swap is a MTDI, it requires zero wires to run. Yeah it shakes a little more, yeah you gotta turn a screw driver to tune it, but you dont need computers to tune or set timing. Injection pump off land rover discovery diesel bolts right on, and works ok out of the box I've had mine running on a mtdi rover pump for almost 10 years!

[@duttydiesel8303]

❤️ your wipers are doing the same thing that my Jeep did and both my Ram trucks do!

[@abrahambaker5085]

Dutty Diesel it’s the Jeep yj design they aren’t supposed to go all the way down

[@duttydiesel8303]

@@abrahambaker5085 - Argue if you must... But I'm telling you I have had it happen to a Jeep WJ, and also 2 ram pickups! I would say it's a Chrysler thing, not a Jeep YJ thing.

[@mattmcgee97]

I’ve got a 87 Toyota Pickup. I’ve always wanted to do something along these lines. Figured it fit nicely without a bunch of modification

[@jasonkeith674]

Years back, I pulled the 4cyl in my YJ and put it an in-line 6, 4.0. Now I want a TDI.

[@northernsmith]

I am currently in the middle of a 4Runner tdi swap. I have done all the machining myself on my mill and lathe. Hopefully I’ll have it running next week!

[@about17cheezits96]

My dad and I are going to try that, he's currently driving the bug around and we're trying to get a lead on adapters to the v6 tranny, still not sure what i'll do about the oil pan clearance for the IFS

[@northernsmith]

About17Cheezits I raised the engine and trans 2 inches up and about 2 inches forward for clearance. I welded a new drain plug in the pan on the other side. I used the Toyota engine mounts and relocated them for proper mounting.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

Thomas Van Krevelen my dad currently has a mercedes 3.0 turbo diesel mated to a Chevy th350 in a project he’s working on, he made the adapter plate and crank adapter in his garage with a ww2 era lathe and some basic tools, and he’s a fireman not a machinist

[@blapblapism]

Can we get a walk around vid??

[@northernsmith]

blapblapism I plan on doing a video on Monday on how far I am into the project. Hopefully I’ll have it running by the end of the week. And I’ll post a follow up when it’s done.

[@davids0698]

I love this engine. I'm from germany and i got it in my B5.5 Passat 4Motion. It runs great even with stock performance (131hp 310nm torque) and you can really open these engines up just with a simple remap. Mine has 180hp and 420nm and it really makes it a fast car. The VTG turbo gives you amazing throttle response. I would really recommend picking a 1.9 tdi with a vgt turbo for a swap. For swapping you need the engine harness and you need to turn off the immobilizer in the ecu. Most people who do remaps can do that. Greetings from germany and keep up the great vids!

[@DarkAttack14]

In America the ALH block 1.9 is only available with a variable vane turbo from the factory as far as i know. it is a small one though, ours came stock with a VNT-15

[@1991tommygun]

These gearbox's havent caused me any trouble, grinding in 3rd lol

[@jerkyturkey007]

It could be the heavy duty clutch, he said it was " double friction" which may be a clue, lol.

[@thatfakelaramieslt7127]

Common thing with jeeps

[@Stupidjeep84]

That’s what I was coming here to say!

[@ryanlong4021]

All 4 manual YJs i've driven grind in 3rd. Ax5 and ax15 alike. Lol

[@coler154]

@@ryanlong4021 I have no grinding in all gears except a tiny bit in reverse. Just change the fluid regularly and take care of it.

[@l0jzek1]

1.9 TDI is a living legend

[@SSYoung125]

As long as it's manual they can go forever. co worker got his to go 270,000 miles till his automatic transmission went out engine still runs great

[@redbeard_raccoon]

As a TDI owner this is a dream swap.

[@jamesm9766]

I’ll bet it’s a lot better than the gas 4 banger

[@fredflintstone8048]

Of course I was watching and waiting to see 'which' TDI engine was used.. Never got a decent camera shot into the engine compartment and I don't believe it was ever mentioned.

[@DRTJon]

I've got a running driving ALH (2001) TDI swap in a 2001 XJ Cherokee. It's really a pretty easy swap to do, though not cheap. I did not use the Cotybuilt kit, I put a lot of other components together to make mine and I am very happy that I did. I retained all factory Jeep gauges in the dash, and with the stock turbo and just a stage 1 tune (where I started out) it could hold 75 on the highway and got 32 MPG. I've upgrade the turbo, intake, injectors, and air cleaner, and the power is incredible. 0-60 is very impressive and passing power is way better than the 4.0, as witnessed by the gray cloud in the rearview around the vehicles previously seen through my windshield. It's a ton of fun and well worth it. Not quite V8 power, but it's lighter, and the fuel economy is significantly better.

[@zacharybarlow3960]

Jon BleepinJeep you have an awesome TDi XJ build for sure! If I did it again, I would probably do a build more like yours.

[@bspizzledizzle]

Did you keep AC? This would be a fun swap, but the wife has to have AC haha.

[@DRTJon]

Brian Spittell You can not keep the Jetta’s AC compressor in the stock location unless you have 6.5+” lift and a lot of confidence in your bump stops. I’m moving the AC to the opposite side by the turbo using Passat B5 parts

[@canadacatalyst]

We eat, sleep and breath these tdi engines. I have quite a hoard! Love it!

[@blapblapism]

Explains how great the trans is... grinds in every gear lol. Cool swap though!

[@jerkyturkey007]

Double friction clutch is a clue, lol.

[@humzilla707]

Sure miss my 5 speed alh tdi getting 55 mpg. Family got to big for it. Some day if I can can still find an alh for cheap I would love to do a swap

[@MrZimmaframe]

I had a Golf 1.9 tdi, it was the best diesel I ever had until it died from flood damage. Great engines and I love the sound they make. In Europe them engines are good for 250,000 miles easy with minimal maintenance. Only thing I would say in check the cam-belt tensioner pulley stud as it tend to bend and snap on higher mileage engines, anything after 150,000miles i would check it or just straight up put a new one in.

[@DarkAttack14]

250K miles? Mine was around 314k hard miles when the injection pump went out, prior to that no major repairs needed haha They last forever. There are some on the market right now with 500k miles

[@sportonmoto617]

I’ve done a 1.6 idi VW swap into my samurai. Thing runs awesome but if I could do it again I’d do a TDI. Making the Idi run was super easy. Hook up fuel, run the shutoff wire, new starter and boom it ran. Thing ran too hot for a while though so I had to get a bigger radiator and new fans.

[@Talisman-tb6vw]

My winter project is to put the Cummins R2.8 into a Pontiac Solstice with a 6L80e transmission. :o)

[@johnparrish9215]

If you haven't already bought the Cummins, take a look at the Mercedes OM-605 2.5 liter diesel. It's an easy (stock internals) 400 hp 5500 rpm diesel that can use GM transmissions with adapters. Diesel Pump UK makes adapters. Personally, I would use a BMW 6 speed manual, strong, fast, light, and cheap.

[@hobosammich389]

Put it in an Aztec lol

[@johnparrish9215]

@@hobosammich389 Ah the Aztec, the Angels will sing when the last one is crushed.

[@lucasbenitez3419]

@@johnparrish9215 any info where I can get that motor??I'm trying to do a swap to a 95 hardbody thanks

[@johnparrish9215]

@@lucasbenitez3419 1993 to 1998 Mercedes E250 sedans. Look one Copart for complete cars or Car-part for just the engine. Diesel Pump UK has the fuel injection unit you will need (not chap $1000) and transmission adapters. The wonderful part of these engines is there is really only two main parts for making power, the injection pump and the turbo. Do your self a favor, change the head gasket before you install the engine, it's going to have a lot of miles on it. I didn't on my first one and blew it on the second week. It could be because the old girl was used to 12 pounds of boost and suddenly had 30......lol It was fine after that.

[@jamesdennis9117]

Love Deboss Garage! Rich, you should reach out to the boys at Overland Diesel in St. Mary's, ON who routinely put Kubota diesel engines into old Jeep CJs. www.overlanddiesel.com/index.html. I think they have done VW conversions as well.

[@brandonblair6868]

Pumpe Deuse with 561,000km. They are an absolutely incredible engine.

[@ryantaylor6335]

Nice, 461k km on my BLS so I have a bit of catching up to do

[@1.9tdilove71]

Hey bro, i also have 1.9tdi pd skoda octavia diesel 2007 clocked 1 lac kms on odo. Which oil you use? Do you use engine flush?

[@brandonblair6868]

@@1.9tdilove71 I live in Canada, so there's this chain store here called Canadian Tire. I try to hit up whatever quality oil is on sale at a time near my change. Usually ends up being full synthetic Castrol 10w/30. I do not use engine flush. One thing I did do a while back was and egr delete and at the same time I cleaned my intake plenum. We had this old BBQ out back and I had this giant pot that I filled with a mix of water and this cleaning solution that is not harmful to the plenums material. On low heat, I slow cooked that thing for about 4 hours and it cleaned all the built up carbon. It made a huge difference. If you drive in the city primarily the amount of build of carbon where the egr valvle is located can be ridiculous. Get rid of it, if you can.

[@1.9tdilove71]

@@brandonblair6868 You mean i should get the egr valve and intake manifold cleaned? Thank you bro. Will Amsoil engine flush help cleaning the carbon in the engine and components? I heared good about it.

[@EvanMoon]

YES. Look up @dirtlifestyle . Nate has a TDI in his Jeep and it is awesome. He has made in depth videos about how we did it and what it takes.

[@gregh7457]

why is it always a guy named nate that has the cool stuff? is it the same guy i always hear about or is it a bunch of nate's?

[@bemyers123]

Indeed! Nate is a great guy and he loves to answer people’s questions. His new KZbin channel is one of my favorites.

[@chrispy398]

bemyers123 mine too

[@harijurada6058]

It Is Not ! The Best are VM engines, up to 90,, from European JEEPS. 2,5, and, the best 3.1. Because it fits everthing else, too.

[@wes11bravo]

Very cool swap. I never would have considered the VW TDI. On a related note, I'd love to see a real world Cummins R28 into a Jeep XJ, etc. "Real world" meaning the person doing it wasn't gifted the R28 from the Cummins sales rep, the adapter kit + $10k worth of suspension, wheels, tires free from JEGS or whomever. We all po' up in here! :P

[@Valdarious]

Very nice, I was even joking with my friend that I wanted to put the 2.0 TDi thats in my 2015 TDi wagen into my 93 Miata, lol. Imagine the mileage, lol.

[@JonsDailyHustle]

OMG YES 🤘. This is exactly what I've been wanting to do. I love the TDI platform and have been wanting to swap it into something and do an awesome build with it. Just don't have the money to do it right now

[@christianpalm2622]

Hey, Rich! I did a 1.9 tdi swap to a '84 VW microbus camper a couple of years ago, but that one is sold for long now. as the bus has been a diesel before the swap (and therefore already water cooled), the whole swap was mechanically easy, the engine fitted to the original gearbox (as South Africa Busses had these engines installed from factory also!) and I had to fabricate the two engines mount brackets by myself. The main job was installing the electrics, and as I didn't have anyone to flash and modify the engine computer, I went straight forward and even put the key-sensor in to deactivate the original immobilizer system... In the end that engine with its only 90 hp ate up three gearboxes due to its higher torque. The first one was a modified 5-gear box, that I modified with south african add-ons (like additional oil cooling guides and pipes inside and a longer 5th gear ration sprocket), that one only lasted about 50 kms :) All in all a nice ride, comfy and quick (compared to the original 50 hp diesel). Loved that bus though, had to sell it as my job expected longer highway runs in shorter times.... Right now I am projecting an 83 Suzuki LJ80 / Jimny with an engine swap from the original F80 Engine (800 ccm / 38 hp) to an A BIT more modern F10A Engine (1000 cc, 41 hp). That ones going to be my second daily driver (only when its not raining, as I only have a bikini top on it and no doors). All the best from Northern Germany! If I get to the US nearby your workshop, I will definitely give you a shout and show up for a chat! Christian

[@blowinkk9396]

I've got an 89 Toyota pickup with a mechanical 1.9 td VW, As for a TDI swap Acme adapters sell just about everything you need to swap the TDI into a Toyota, Jeep or Suzuki. For my Swap I used their flywheel and transmission adapter. I made my own engines mounts and coolant lines. Mine only needs 1 12v wire to run so I didn't have to deal with the computer. There are a lot of companies that will flash the computer and cut down the wring

[@dbdbprairie3804]

Which VWs have the mechanical fuel pumps? Thanks.

[@blowinkk9396]

@@dbdbprairie3804 I believe it came out of a 92 Jetta. The engine code is AAZ. I think they are called IDI in the USA. They come in 1.6 1.9 NA and turbo. It only needs a 12v wire on the back of the injection pump to run. Nice and simple

[@dbdbprairie3804]

@@blowinkk9396 thank you. That's why I drive a 12 valve Cummins. Durability and simplicity seem to go hand in hand. I'm jonesing to one of the vw engines in a Toyota.

[@blowinkk9396]

@@dbdbprairie3804 I wanted the 4BT but the price is just stupid for one. I was going to go with a TDI in my 4Runner, I bought some of the parts then I came across the VW 1.9 Td (not TDI), so I ended up picking up a truck with a SAS and without the engine and swapped in the AAZ. A lot ppl said it wouldn't have the power but it has the same power as the 22RE that was in my truck. I can hold 90-100 going uphill. The only mod I did to the engine was turn up the boost. When I finish my 4Runner it will be another VW diesel. I will either upgrade the 1.9 TD for a little more power OR I will put a TDI in the 4Runner.

[@dbdbprairie3804]

@@blowinkk9396 sounds awesome. I wanted a reliable fuel sipper for family excursions. When I start the project I may hit you up through this video, if I hit dead ends. Good luck to you.

[@DanielKirby]

I've got a TDI YJ I built as well, BHW from an 04 Passat and AW4 transmission. 30 mpg and more power than the 4.0 is hard to beat. fb.me/tdiyj

[@SchwererGustavThe800mm]

Did you have to swap axles doing this diesel swap?? I'm seriously considering doing this swap.

[@carmengrace2413]

Massive range, low end torque exactly what you need in an off roader!

[@jgwork1279]

BTW, put some Gm Syncromax in that transmission... Grind gone. I swear by that stuff for any VW transmission!

[@toddmccarter45]

Hes running the jeep trans

[@Tanner731]

its an ax-5 im pretty sure. the weakest trans for that jeep

[@PolSka0623]

Can i get a link to what you're using

[@jgwork1279]

@@PolSka0623 www.amazon.com/dp/B0026JK8FA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_IPkGDbB0QSJ5A

[@jonstarritt848]

Actually the recommended fluid is 10w30 conventional oil for the AX-5. I've used the same oil type in my 2.5L YJ engine and trans for the last 10 years. Source: I've had my YJ since 1998 and have researched everything about it. You can see it on my channel.

[@MidnightMechanic]

Is a VW TDI swap the best Diesel swap for a Jeep? If it fits, it ships, all across the country at a low flat rate.

[@cameronk6621]

Midnight Mechanic just small and lacks power

[@wobblysauce]

@@cameronk6621 Which is an upgrade of the stock engine, small and even less power.

[@moparjr89]

@@cameronk6621 turbo injectors and a tune gets the tdi over 200hp and 350ft/lbs while keeping the fuel economy

[@louisbabycos106]

But not in California

[@abpsd73]

Lots of TDI swap info in the conversions forum at TDIclub.com Once my F250 project is done, I am going to build a TDI Ranger.

[@Franksey180]

Rich, the TDI, I'm not sure which generation TDi was used in the Jeep? Was it a 1.9TDi from MK4 Golf/Jetta 1998-2004 - ASZ 130 or ARL 150 (EDC15 type ECUs)? Or 1.9 TDi from MK5 Golf/Jetta 2004-2009 (EDC16 type ECUs)? Either way you can have the immobiliser defeated on the ECU (I do this myself sometimes for helping people with conversions) so that it can run without the instrument cluster and without a matched keyfob. If you don't defeat the immobiliser on the ECU then it will stall just after you turn start the engine. In normal conditions the key has a transponder in it, which is coded to the instrument cluster and the cluster is coded/paired to the ECU. I'm pretty sure for any conversion you do, you'll not want to use a VW key or VW instrument cluster, so you'll immo defeat the ECU and then you could use an Android app on a tablet reading data over OBD for MPH/RPM/fuel level/coolant temperature etc for a DIY dashboard instrument cluster. I enjoy the videos so it's nice to give something back for once :)

[@Franksey180]

Here in the UK from the MK4 Golf platform, we found the "ASZ" 130 BHP engine (as standard) seemed to be the sweet spot as its durable and can make similar power to the "ARL" 150 BHP engine. The ARL engine has had a lot of failures with "chocolate camshafts", so I'd avoid that one. From the MK5 Golf platform the 1.9 TDi "BLS" engine is often junked by owners in some vehicles and they actually go back to the MK4 platform to install an ASZ engine as its tougher. Some people replace the 1.9 BLS engine with the 2.0 BKD engine which is also a MK5 platform engine. From the later engines I'd avoid the 1.6 TDi "CAYD" (2011-2015) as they seem to have unreliable fuel injectors which are not cheap to replace, the 2.0 140 TDi "CFHC" common rail engine also 2011-2015 seems to be another good one. Could be good to pin this post so other people can add some TDi advice?

[@zacharybarlow3960]

It’s a 2005 1.9 BEW. HPA did the ECU flash, so I don’t know what all was done on that end.

[@Franksey180]

So a MK5 platform car, EDC16 ECU, they'll have defeated the immobiliser to help with the conversion, its straight forwards with the right software to turn it off. I think the "BEW" is a US/North America engine, but similar to the European "ATD", 100 BHP / 177 LBS-FT as standard. A torquey diesel is a great idea for your Jeep, seems to suit it's character.

[@joannaatkins822]

Legit, this is a great swap. Kudos to the guy

[@zacharybarlow3960]

Phil Atkins thanks!

[@broncodude6299]

Zachary Barlow which series/year TDI did you use? Great swap. My 4.0 in the ‘97 TJ I have is still going strong at 180K but I see a swap at some point in the future and would like to go diesel. 👍

[@Ivo--]

Come to Europe, we have TDI's up the eyeballs

[@broncodude6299]

spankmeister can you send one my way?? 👍

[@hardcoreplayafromthehimala4888]

You can find them for 200-500€ on junk yards.

[@broncodude6299]

P8.5 damn, now I need to convert euro’s to dollars 😆

[@hardcoreplayafromthehimala4888]

@@broncodude6299 almost the same.

[@georgemarshall6657]

@@broncodude6299 sure bud 😂 how many you want? 1? 10? Few hundred?

[@scrapcard2000]

But the real question, how is he doing this in California? Diesels conversions and imports are forbidden in the state and unless he's bribing the smog check place (not too uncommon, though I haven't heard of that for a diesel swap) there is no way he's getting that things to pass smog. I really wan't to know because it's what is preventing me from doing that swap myself.

[@shovelwrench]

As long as you leave all the emissions on the engine and use one newer then the jeep it is going into you shouldn't have any issues....

[@ryansawyer8401]

I finished this swap into my 94 YJ earlier this year and love it! Loads more hp and torque. About 31 mpg with 33s and 7” lift. HPA/Coty built were great

[@surgerowhas1290]

Any tips on how to get started?

[@SchwererGustavThe800mm]

I'm looking to do this swap on my 93 YJ, its a 4 cylinder w/ an AX5 trans & Dana 35 rear w/ dana 30 front. Did you have to swap axles?

[@lukekilah6257]

Alh engine is direct injection (before diesel gate) legendary motor for reliability and heaps of mods available.

[@alexstromberg7696]

Most diesels that are from efter the 70s are direct injection

[@ontheotherside3]

swap the 3.0! that would be an incredible set up. 400+ lb. ft. easy.

[@johnolver3217]

Swapping a old tdi into a 1955 Willis overlander. Vw had a broken timing belt an bent valves so picked it up cheap. Building trans adapter and will be able to keep the trans and transfer case in factory location. Thought of 6.5 injector upgrade but it already has three times the power of the 4 banger gas so will see when it’s done. Wiring was super easy

[@ERAutomotive]

Tdi is awesome swap for jeeps I have a tone of experience with tdis And I’m located very close to you If you have any questions feel free to contact me and I’ll help with anything as best I can

[@williamcordle-FLman]

Look up dirt lifestyle on KZbin he has a tdi Jeep tj on 40’s and just did a video series on the rear stretch amazing fab skills for his age and self taught

[@erikbrown2682]

I put a 6.2 LT1 about 500 foot pounds or torque with a 8 speed with 1 tons 40s thing fly’s and if u baby it in 4 cylinder mode it gets about 18-20 mpg. But if u beat it. It’s not so great. But still far far better then the v6 I had

[@randywilliams4325]

Too bad all of those engines got scraped . I wanted to put a tdi engine in a old Rabbit pickup truck .

[@drucifer_too]

The ones in the recall weren't scrapped. They were fixed. The ones in the recall started in 2009. The one in the jeep is a 2005. The older the engine the easier the swap will be.

[@superdupergrover9857]

The VW TDI engine is actually fairly popular as an airplane engine, especially in Europe were aviation gasoline is hard to find. It's got a pretty low power to weight ratio by airplane standards, but it makes up for it with WAY better fuel economy than gasoline aircraft engines. To be fair, however, for air use you should only get the ones specially rebuilt for the purpose, as the stock ones just can't handle being run at 70% power all the time.

[@montycrain5783]

Sounds like similar power and Torque to the 4.0 straight six. But probably twice the mpg as well. And probably lighter. It would be great in a Dakota as well. At about 3100 lbs it wouldn’t weigh much more than than the donor vehicle. But no Downsized pickup handles as well as a 1st Gen Dakota. Except for steering rack width same geometry as a 1st Gen viper. Knuckles are iron instead of aluminum and stamped arms instead of tubular and coils inside of coil overs. But except for the rack all Viper parts can be swapped including brakes since the have the same 6 lug pattern as the later 1st gens. If you would prefer 5 lugs the early 1st Gen had regular Dodge 5x4.5” hubs.

[@nobodypersonsomeone]

I've put a 1.9tdi AHF engine in my off road buggy which I've fabricated from scratch. Chipped the ECU to 140hp and alongside the low weight of the vehicle it goes like stink! Getting the engine wiring harness to work outside of the donor car took a bit of head scratching but the end result is actually quite simple. The ECU has had the immobiliser "turned off" so it can run without the instrument cluster and key.

[@PatrickBateman88]

Tdi swap a ranger

[@16autisticklowns]

I must defend the AW-5 tranny, my family has owned a '95 Strangler with the 2.5 (i4) and AW-5, and we DRIVE that thing. We basically treat it like a race car, we've jumped it countless times, and rolled it. We've rallied it to no end, and the only thing we've had go wrong is the synchro's for 4th gear are going bad (we've had it over 5 years now, and have unfortunately neglected her).

[@profitlemon5004]

you should contact Dirt Lifestyle, Nate has a TDI Jeep TJ. He has made a few videos about the TDI swap on the BleepinJeep channel.

[@gatsbyravens5243]

Dirt lifestyle and Austin Niemela on KZbin has done TDI swaps. Check them out. I would love to do one in a small pick up truck. I have a 2006 jetta TDI BRM engine with 5 speed manual transmission in my jetta and love the torque and fuel mileage, 1000km to a tank, driving highway at 120km/hr!!! No B.S.!!! Stage 2 colt cam, Egr delete, strait piped from turbo back, and stag 1 tune with custom short ram intake with cone filter. Kicks A$$ !!! Everyone!! Save these engines!!! The ALH, BHW and BRM...... Cheers...

[@st.thomassinner6710]

I have a 1973 CJ5 with the 4.2 inline 6 and hvy duty 3 speed manual. Was going swap to a 4.0 out of a 1991 Jeep Cherokee since most people on message boards said that was the best 4.0 engine to get with 190hp and more torque than other versions. Also swapping in an AX15 5speed manual trans. I like the idea of a turbo diesel for the added torque, hp, and gas milage, but what trans manual trans should I go with and what year models TDI engines are the best for the swap? Also, what frames reinforcement is necessary to do the swap? I know you guys said it only weighed about 100lbs more than the 4 cylinder that was in it from the factory and mine has an inline 6 which already weighs more than the 4 cylinder. Any info would be appreciated because I keep flip-flopping between the 1991 4.0 /AX15 combo and a turbo diesel/some 5-6 speed manual. Also, does the TDI engine and whatever trans have to come from a 4 wheel drive model car like it does with the 4.0/AX15 combo?

[@forgottenknowledge8917]

My PD105 has 310,000km on it and still sounds like new with minimal vibration. If the van was in bad shape I'd use the engine in my small truck

[@legomotocrossman]

I TDI Swaped my Ford Ranger (Mazda B3000) 9 month ago with a 2003 Jetta. 33mpg and loads of torque, Built everything myself (adaptors and all). Link for your viewing pleasure: www.reddit.com/r/fordranger/comments/bt8xd0/diesel_swaped_truck/

[@heyyoubuddy6749]

Hi there I’m in the process of collecting all the parts for a tdi swap into my 1969 cj5. I’m going with a vw ALH, sm465 transmission and the stock Dana 18 transfer case with the tapered bearing intermediate shaft gears. 4.10 axles with lockers 4 wheel disc brakes full float Dana 44 from herm the overdrive guy. Oh and an overdrive. Will be for pulling a log arch to recover logs from the woods for my bandsaw mill. Love my Jeep but needs more low end grunt.

[@dembrowi_n_c.5111]

I swapped a 10 horse Briggs with a 16.5 horse kohler in my lawnmower with a 4 speed, then did a pulley swap. plan to weld the front swing axle solid and swap the engine pulley to get her up to about 35 mph and go flat track racing

[@Dr_Reason]

The syncros on the AX5 are fragile. If you shift somewhat patiently, they hold up fine. Just don't drag race with a 4.0 in front of this box.

[@derrillgifford7897]

Great video! I’m looking into doing this conversion now. #1 question- total cost when all is said and done?

[@robbieashcraft3113]

1.8 isuzu diesel, took it out of chevy Chevette. car, when got it 280 thousand + miles, car fell apart after two years of driving..... bought a Isuzu 2wd pickup.. 2.2 gas,, after pulling motors???? Block's are identical 🤗.. after two truck frames, and now motor is in isuzu amigo, needs turbo.. but getting 36-38 miles too a gal.. the amigo's are geared better than pickup truck's.. 5 speed.. smokes like a freight train when you get on it.. great motors!

[@VDPEFi]

Love the enthusiasm you have for others people's stuff, that's sort of rare. Btw in Europe old 1.9 TDI, TDI PD, 2.0 TDI both transverse and long mount are readily available and very cheap. If you need one sending over, let me know!

[@dylano7242]

If thinking of doing it, DON'T. I have two 1.9 tdi and the block is good but everything else breaks especially the turbos and egr, turbo coolers. And the turbos are pressed into the manifold not bolted. So are very expensive turbos. Let alone diesel in 2022 is most expensive it's ever been going over $5 gallon now. Just run your 4.0l off ammonia and save yourself many thousands of dollars in swaps and fuel.

[@lugnutgmc]

I put a TDI out of a 98 Jetta into an 81 Rabbit pickup. Some challenges were converting truck and pedal cluster to use hydraulic clutch and drive by wire pedal. Also fitting intercooler and associated piping under the hood. Trans swap was easy for me because I stayed VW. Motor mounts on TDI same as 1.6 NA too, so not a problem. I found a wiring harness diagram online and had it printed on big paper so I could trace all wires and delete what I didnt need. Then it was a matter of making new work with old. It runs and drives but is very def a work in progress.

[@arturford4276]

I have idea swap dodge caravan 2013 to 1.9 TDI. Adapter 1250$ Vw 1.9 TDI 1200-1500 Caravan 1500-2000$ How much labor ?!

[@moedog5087]

Revisiting this while thinking of a repower for our JKU. would love to see you build something with a TDI

[@72jmy]

I didn’t swap the motor but I have a 97 Chevy short box 2 Wheel Dr. and I bought it off a kid to put all kinds of work into it and it didn’t work big cam valve springs gearing all that stuff so I put a carburetter on it and it made the truck 100% different I’m actually thinking of taking out all the computers and just making it into a 70 style what’s your thoughts

[@AlfonsLC]

i swapped a Mercedes diesel. its on my channel. i think the TDI is better. if you have the money. the mercedes is all mechanical and very very cheap to buy

[@SimonElenor]

I am just completing a 1KZ-TE swap into a 1993 Jeep YJ. The TDI is a great engine but doesn't have the grunt I like.

[@metalwaves4154]

Being born with gasoline pumping threw me and tattooed in gm from birth now in my late 30s DIESEL is way better for economic use and many other uses even drag but i have found my self looking for a diesel as my next ride so much cost effectiveness. And longer life if treated correctly

[@nicolecherry3348]

"Twice the gas mileage" My brother in christ, that is diesal fuel. I know, I know I'm late but I couldn't help it lol

[@Motoman714.]

The 4.0s still push 10hp more and thats the low outputs. Lol the idi has more torque tho tuned anyway like he said. But stock is 100hp and 170ftlbs

[@maximilianboost8498]

In Europe we fit mercedes OM606 3l straight six’s to these. Superb engines and efficient too. No electronics.

[@Thrawnization]

Been thinking of using an OM617 in my CJ.

[@jackgillen2857]

What about a om606 swap

[@xxcod_killerxx8128]

Just swaped a ford 302 efi in to a 1998 ford ranger 4x4 and im in metro detroit michigan just finnishing it up now dealing with a running rich issue it stalls out from it when its warm makes me sad but ill figure it out one way or another

[@duanethieme4186]

On diesel engine slow on warming up, there was a guy who wanted to warm up the engine faster, he wrapped tubing around his exhaust pipe near the engine running anti-freeze and tapped it into the engine coolant, would this not also work with diesel engines? I think he used a shutoff or bypass valve when not needed.

[@joeysprojects9081]

Got a vw 1.9 TD AAZ code motor from germany in my street legal rail buggy on 35’s......so great

[@mikestrucks]

My cj7 has a Renault turbo diesel... not really fast but runs without any issues !

[@anton2760]

Ive had late 80´s TDI´s that made 52 miles to the gallons here in sweden with really shitty diesel..... not bad engines, they can take a beating!

[@louisbabycos106]

I have a manual Suzuki sx4 AWD with a blown engine..I would to swap to a TDI.

[@deefox4138]

The Land Rover 300Tdi/200Tdi are great if only North America had them

[@FirePoo]

Honestly the tdi is my number one choice if I were to swap an old wrangler, old cherokee, old Toyota pickup, ect. Based on my research, you want the vehicle to be less than about 3500lbs. The reason is: once you load your rig up with people, gear, and especially a trailer, it'll be pushed too hard to get any kind of economy and will wear out much sooner. Take my 2014 ecodiesel grand cherokee, it weighs 5350lbs with nothing in it, but it gets 31mpg empty on the highway and 21.7mpg hauling my 6500lb car trailer with my racecar on it and I'm able to maintain (even exceed) 65mph up a 7% grade. With my extremely unareodynamic cargo trailer that weighs 1200lb empty I get 25mpg. Like I said, I think the tdi swap would be ideal for something below 3500lbs, any more than that and it'll impact performance too much to be a good swap. This inspires me to build up an old jeep cherokee and tdi swap it for my wife. There are reports of people getting around 40mpg with the tdi, in a 4wd truck/suv if they leave the tire sizes alone and hypermile. That's something I could get on board with! 😊

[@autobootpiloot]

Supraman1987 those TDI engines are used in vans in europe with a gvwr of 3500kg/7700lbs while towing that same weight and they last way longer than the vans themselfes. As far as car diesel engines go it’s as good as it gets for reliability.

[@fastinradfordable]

or you could go even lighter, in a sub 2000lb vehicle, its capable of more than 60mpg easily

[@pyroblasten]

Top speed of 75 is bummer. Though I suppose not everywhere has a freeway limit of 80...

[@crosisofborg5524]

$18k to put a motor in a $6k Jeep that will not be worth more than $12k after the swap. Sounds cool but not worth it.

[@generaljackson649]

If I'm looking for a good Volkswagen donor vehicle to do this what year models and what vehicles would I look for.

[@forgottenknowledge8917]

If you pair that motor with a 6 speed DSG you'll get way more speed

[@ObamaoZedong]

Ok but if it's not fully mechanical it won't survive a Russian or Chinese EMP

[@hudsonhawk0016]

The 4BT is a backhoe engine and it's a PITA to swap into anything really.

[@levijones1874]

I told my mom not to get rid of that TDI but she said the government is making her🤨 am I being fooled? I think so

[@ec6933]

I've got a 95 tdi Wrangler, 35s and 512 rear end, getting about 28mpg tuned up

[@chaseandrews9354]

Someone do a 3.0 V6 TDI swap please. 300hp 500tq would be a total beast

[@abiez]

This is the best way to go. Buying brand new with the diesel is nuts.....

[@ddgatewood71]

My dad has an 03 Jetta TDI and I have an 96 Cherokee with a bad 4.0. I wonder how that would be in a Cherokee 🤔🤔🤔

[@samjohnson2661]

Bleepin Jeep did that swap

[@ddgatewood71]

@@samjohnson2661 never heard of that channel. Pretty cool. I sub'd. Thanks.

[@app4902]

Top speed in my 4cyl Cherokee is 80. Or at least that’s what I tell people.

[@tokeypokey]

Mercedes om motors are better swaps. They make more power down low and more power in general

[@bemyers123]

That’s not what I’ve read. I’d like to know where you read that...

[@greengmcrob]

Theres guys putting TDIs in Cessna airplanes.

[@nogoodusername3423]

Where do send wire done am doing tdi swap into a ranger yes it a manual 2wd been look for some to adapt tdi wiring to a ranger thanks

[@leopardskills69]

If he learns to double clutch, it allows the clutch to sink up better. The teeth catch a lot easier.