HELP want to replace engine in mk1 transit any sugestions

[Bubblehead1]

Hi I recently brought a 1976 mk1 transit motorhome it has it's original 2.4 litre York engine but I want to replace with petrol due to living in side londons emission zone any ideas what would be a good replacement. Thanks

[adam 120 ex aa]

well the easyest way would be fit a 2.0 pinto from a mk2 transit, im just changing mine from 2.0 pinto to diesel i just sold my engine and box complete with rad exhaust in fact everything you needed ive just sold to another guy for £100. that is doing the same thing because of LEZ im sure some one else has got a transit there breaking up put a wanted add up

[Bubblehead1]

Thanks I have a look about just incase I can't find one is there any other that would fit with out to much bother

[Neil]

3.0 litre essex v6 easy swap will pull no effort

[hilliebilly]

putting the pinto engine in is the best for the mk1 transit but there are seveal ways to do it use the bull nose bonnet and grill
or make your own mounting brackets up for the engine mounts which means engine sit a little backwards and your need to shorten prop and your need the gearbox that gose with the pinto engine
i did the latter one with a pinto engine about 15 yrs ago and it great
i used the serria carb and manifold it gave great fuel ecom around 30 at that time the webber carb is great for quick ness but sucks the fuel like no tomorrow

[FredTransit]

I would put another vote in for the pinto. BUT good luck with the DVLA when you want to change the log book. It seem very much a lottery. Some people just send off the log book, and get it back amended. Others have to jump through hoops. Make sure you have a receipt for the engine, clearly showing the number and correct CC (not just 2L for the pinto). Then get a receipt for the fitting. Failing that, you may have to get an engineer/RAC/AA report. It all depends on what the DVLA ask for.

[adam 120 ex aa]

Is your van 4 speed no overdrive box

[Bubblehead1]

Yes it is a four speed no overdrive does that make it more difficult?

[adam 120 ex aa]

Yes it is a four speed no overdrive does that make it more difficult?

no its easyer an over drive box has a different prop to a none over drive box so if you change complete engine with gearbox the prop should be ok (but check) if it looks like the same fitting? also because yours is diesel the bellhousing on you gearbox wont match up to a petrol engine so like i said its best to buy the engine and box complete from a mk2 and then you might get the exhaust and manifold, engine mounts, throttle cable, heater hoses, radiator, because if you gota try and find all the bits of off lots of different vans its aload of hassle so if you find some one thats breaking a complete van you get all the bits you need and also you can hear it running, not good buying an engine sitting on the floor because it might not be any good

[stoney]

Hi

I have a choice of 2 v6's if your interested?

1 is a 3.0 thats done 250miles since a complete recon, the other is a 2.5 that starts runs and drives good but has an oil leak.

also have a good auto box with all the bits to convert your mk1 to auto and a spare 4 speed manual box as well.

[Neil]

2.0 or 3.0 how bigs the van your putting it in no contest

[Bubblehead1]

Ok thanks we decided to look for a 2 litre pinto not having much luck at the moment most iv seen are in pieces or haven't run for years can anyone help with this need engine gear box or a donervan

[Bubblehead1]

It's a swb

[adam 120 ex aa]

there is a mk2 transit swb 2.0 pinto on ebay buy it now price £400 you could buy that break the rest up and get some of your money back

[Bubblehead1]

Thanks I'll take a look also can anyone tell me were to get new leaf springs