Engine swop mk2 York engine for a mk5 DI engine

[JIM T]

Hi there can some one tell me will a Mk 5 DI engine fit straight onto a mk 2 (I THINK HEAVY DUTY)gear box and would the diff of a mk 5(120 swb ) fit on the axle of the old mk 2 they look the same regards JIM.

Ive' just red GUNSLINGERS POST that 1 question answered

[FredTransit]

Yes it will cos the Di came in with the Mk2 phase2, in 1984. As it was an option, the mounting bolt points will be there. The Di and the york are either the same block or very similar.

[JIM T]

Ta fred I have to make my mind up now weather to take the plundge and swop out the engine of what could be a nice mk5 with about 3 hours welding and some work on the steering rack, ARE THEY MENT TO BE THAT HEAVY( not powered steering )or recon the head of the York diesel, head set I can get valve gides ? , suppose I could make some.

[FredTransit]

I would do the whole engine, the DI is a better engine, are you getting a donor?

[JIM T]

I have the donor mk5 120 swb but it look to good to scrap ps should the steering be so heavy on the mk5 setting off is hard work

[FredTransit]

I am used to heavy steering, having Mk2 diesel conversions. Is the Mk5 a conversion? Silly question, have you checked the tyre pressures?

[JIM T]

Tyers look fine but I will check tommorow I'm a blachsmith with arms like Garth but the first time I drove the mk5 it was a shock.

[JIM T]

I checked the tyers presure and it seemed fine 50 psi in both so I sprayed wd40 on the steering joints and took the tyers upto 60 psi to see if this helped it did, if the worst was a ten now its a 5, look like I will have to jack her up and see were she is sezed if she is sezed.

[Luke]

jim check the ball joints - common fault on the mk3/4/5's good thing is they are cheep and easy to do

[JIM T]

Ta Luke will do.