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can you replace a petrol engine with a diesel engine in a suzuki escudo4#4

  • 24-08-2013 10:11PM
    #1
    pheasntstalker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 493 ✭✭


    Hi folks just over from hunting forum ,I have a question ,I have a suzuki vitara escudo 1.6 petrol lwb she is 1994 the. Engine is shot, and i want to put a diesel engine into it instead maybe a 1.9 or 2ltre engine is it possible to do? And would it entale much modifacations to do I'm sorry for all the questions I'm not much of a mechanic I just want to know if can be down, I don't want to scrap her as the body and every thing else is in good order thanks and sorry if I'm in wrong forum


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  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,546 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Anything's possible if you throw enough money/effort at it. realistically though you can pick up complete diesel ones newer with nct for €1k.


  • #3
    pheasntstalker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 493 ✭✭pheasntstalker


    Hi thanks for reply but money isn't there unfotunatly and its a case of pick up a diesel engine ,and she is100% other wise I got her off a mate he only just took it off the road 2wks ago and he just got a newer diesel one so he gave me the old one' to do up for myself,and I,d rather replace the petrol engine with a diesel one ' as it would be cheaper in to long term and I would be doin a fair bit of miliage


  • #4
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,546 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I wouldn't count on an old tech diesel being great mpg wise. If keeping it, I'd be inclined to just put a like for like petrol engine in.

    If you're not much of a mechanic then a like for like engine swap will be enough work for you.


  • #5
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,546 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/95-suzuki-vitara-1-6-16v-for-parts-only/5566102


  • #6
    visual
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,267 ✭✭✭visual


    There is often a lot more to an engine swap.
    This isn't specific but more general advice.

    The wiring loom is different as is the engine management computer.

    Little things like having glow plug indicater on dash. Petrol filling hose to tank is narrower than diesel. Im not sure in your model but often the gearbox and exhaust are different. As is the fuel pumps...

    It would be cheaper to pick up a diesel jeep than convert one.


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  • #7
    101sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,884 ✭✭✭101sean


    It has been done but usually by off-roaders who are expert bodgers and spanner wielders! Like others have said I'd put another petrol in or buy another diesel one.


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