New to the forum as I was originally going to buy a transit and convert it to a camper myself but found a good deal on an LDV that had already been converted instead. Sorry guys
I am about to buy a 2001 LDV 400 Convoy camper and was looking into converting it to a turbo. I am new to diesel engines and new to ford engines for that matter (I am an aussie that sits on the holden side of the fence
). I have found this thread of another guy who attempted this conversion but it sounded like there were a few teething problems... this the thread i am referring to http://fordtransit.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=37635 I have also seen in a few other threads that I will prob need a turbo oil sump or modify the existing one; new intake manifold; new exhaust manifold; new dump pipe and exhaust system; injectors; possibly a new fuel pump?; and of course the turbo and associated oil lines etc.Could anyone give me some advice and indication as to how much it would cost me to do? Would it be better to use a turbo from another ford diesel? Do I need to get a new gearbox? Will i need an intercooler? and most of all, how successful do you think the conversion would be? or would I better off installing a whole new engine and matching gearbox? Is this engine even going to be worth doing this conversion to?
The background of the engine is good, it was rebuilt by a diesel fitter 12 months ago and (I am not sure if this is the case with all LDV's) has a transit gearbox.
Thanks again for any advice or direction to other posts, I have had a pretty good look but not exhaustive and will continue to trawl the forums for more info.
Lastly, if there is anyone in London who would like to give me a hand with any of this work, I would greatly appreciate it as I have only been here for 4 months and have no tools, shed or even driveway to do the work in
Thanks in advance
Ross
