*NOW BOOKED FOR 2026* Transitmania 17 @ Santa Pod 17th to 19th July 2026 *ALL DETAILS HERE*


engine swap 2l pinto 93 80 pannle van to 2.5 di flareside

Post all custom related threads here!

Moderator: Luke

engine swap 2l pinto 93 80 pannle van to 2.5 di flareside

Postby oldskoolford1975 » Tue Apr 20, 2010 11:37 am

hi my pinto is running sick as a dog and the cheapest fix was an engine swap for a diesel one off ebay, at a surprise of 150 pounds complete (engine and box, prop, diff, tank and exhaust). No wires have been cut off the lump and are all un plugged and put on a palette. Great find.
My question is does any-one know how to wire it in as i have no clue lol not got the manual for a diesel and only worked on petrols. Any pics or sites to go to would be a great help I need to make sure I've got all the bits to do the work over a weekend as this is the only motor we have got to use at the min and must be running for the school runs etc.
Please please help shes a great van and I've spent out too much to not at least try the swap over, thanks
Allen :cry: :shock: :oops:
User avatar
oldskoolford1975
Newbie
 
Posts: 7
Joined: Sun Feb 28, 2010 8:04 pm
Location: Bradwell-on-sea (Essex)

Re: engine swap 2l pinto 93 80 pannle van to 2.5 di flareside

Postby minimadmatt1975 » Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:31 pm

Diesels have the battery tray and starter on the other side so you will need a longer cable from battery to starter (carefully routed) or buy another battery tray for other side. Theres no glow plugs to worry about so all you need to do is provide ignition feed to fuel solenoid on fuel pump (you may need to remove anti-tamper plate to find solenoid) and extend/adapt alternator wiring. Sensor wires for water temp/oil pressure will need extending/adapting as required.
1999 MK5 120 SWB 2.5Di 70ps
User avatar
minimadmatt1975
Transit Aficionado
Transit Aficionado
 
Posts: 124
Joined: Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:56 pm
Location: Bromley, Kent

Re: engine swap 2l pinto 93 80 pannle van to 2.5 di flareside

Postby ake » Wed Apr 21, 2010 6:52 pm

Batterys are on the same side on MK 4 and 5 petrol and diesel, only MK3 from before MT75 gearbox have sided batterys
2024 Ford Transit Custom 300S Active 170ps Auto
2021 Ford Transit Custom 300S Active 170ps
2014 Ford Fiesta Sport Van 95ps
If she knew what she wants
ake
Site Moderator
 
Posts: 41846
Joined: Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:19 pm
Location: The fair city o' Perth


Return to Customising and one offs



Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users

This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated.