Ok I have been looking to put a diesel in my CJ for some time now and have been doing a lot of research and different types of diesels and what will work. I ran across this sit:

http://www.geocities.com/nerockcrawlers/turbodiesel.html

Note: all email links on this site above do not work have tried asking them directly.

Looks like everything fits nice and tight. I have just a few questions for you guys of endless knowledge or opinions.

First what type of Volvo engine I am not knowledgeable on them and have no clue. I have been cruising the internet to try and find a match no luck so far. maybe I am looking in the wrong places.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/2872107333_807f9ed511_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/2872107717_78c35328db_o.jpg

Second How in the hell do you think they kept the transmission and bellhousing together? As you can see the bolt holes match to nothing.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2872147861_3399815e35_o.jpg

Flame away.

That particular engine is a 2.4 liter built by Volkswagen.

It would not be like having a V8. And I mean, downshifting, and slowing down on significant hills while driving on-road. Might have trouble getting enough wheelspeed for mud - depending on tire size.

I will be putting together a 2.4 liter diesel (Mercedes 240D with a turbo added) Waggy soon. BUT, I have been driving the 240D around with a trailer on it to get used to how it is going to behave. This will be a small-tire parts chaser and winter beater. The car makes 30 MPG, I expect the waggy to get near 25 MPG.

If you are going to have to spend money to buy an engine, get a Cummins 3.9.

SRSLY

I concur, VW 2.4l I-6 D24 used by Volvo and a few others. Passanger car motor used in the Volvo 240 and maybe some others. There's also a turbo version D24T, but I can't imagine either flavor being that great in an off-road vehicle that is going to see any highway miles. You could get great fuel economy though. Seems like I read about Ford bellhousings being used with those motors, but don't hold me too it. But Ford and Volvo are kissing cousins. Check out Sweedspeed.com (http://Swedespeed.com/), Volvospeed.com (http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php), or Brickboard.com (http://www.brickboard.com/). Someone there will know all you ever wanted to know about what can be/has been done with that particular motor. I've got a '95 850 GLT and have found a lot of helpful info and friendly folks at the above mentioned forums. Good luck.


- Lee