Sometimes, the owners “assume” that we are rebuilding the entire vehicle so they “forget” to tell us the fact that the vehicle was totaled, or there was an engine fire etc.
Here is the engine donor car.
The 1KD features dual overhead camshafts, direct injection, and Toyota’s proprietary common rail high pressure fuel system termed “D-4D”.
Was it a manual transmission? 500,000 mile rebuild interval (not a typo). What year model was the tacoma? Here are the vehicle speed sensors. Here are the vehicle speed sensors. 98 new beetle TDI with the ALH engine.
If there is an issue, we work with our suppliers to rectify the issue on our dime, not the customer’s.
So, that translates into $10,000-$12,000 in billable labor hours. Posted by Unknown at 12:33 PM 1 comment: Email This BlogThis! Tacoma Diesel Swap (VW or otherwise)? Its a nice kit, adapter plate, custom made flywheel, pilot bushing, all bolts, starter spacer and lower cover. The typical diesel conversion has 100-120 hours of labor factored into the price. Getting ready to pull the wiring harness. Its a nice kit, adapter plate, custom made flywheel, pilot bushing, all bolts, starter spacer and lower cover.
The ALH has the 5 speed MT. engine mounts finished. Featured on shows like Top Gear UK™, the Toyota Hilux diesel is ubiquitous with reliability and the Toyota “Go Anywhere” philosophy.
This means there are no “adapters or gimmicks: used in any of our conversions.
And here is the key to the whole swap, the adapter kit its from Acme Adapters, VW TDI to Toyota V6 transmission. These additions raised the base power from 145 hp to 188 hp and increased torque from 220 ft/lbs to 310ft/lbs. Put the engine in and bolted it to the trans... Test fit the adapter,bell housing and starter. here are some pics.
As a result, we have become the only company world-wide offering OEM Turbo-Diesel conversions for the North American Toyota lineup. And here is the key to the whole swap, the adapter kit its from Acme Adapters, VW TDI to Toyota V6 transmission. Toyota officially brought the 1KZ series into the 21st century in 2001 with the 1KD series turbo diesels.
At Diesel Toys®, we have the knowledge, expertise, and experience to make that dream a reality, Utilizing Toyota’s legendary D-4D(pronounced DEE-FOUR-DEE) High Pressure Common Rail fuel system, the Toyota 1KD-FTV 4-cylinder engine puts out as much torque as the v6 gas engine but at almost half the RPM range. Its a nice kit, adapter plate, custom made flywheel, pilot bushing, all bolts, starter spacer and lower cover. To start the conversion process, email us with your vehicle’s specifics.
Due to the high probability for an issue to arise, we decided to just leap-frog this entirely and not even go there. Once we receive this information, we can put together an itemized quote for your project. Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. Through the years, we have had vehicles show up with serious mechanical issues. This way you get what Toyota designed from the factory and not some pieced-together “kit” that nobody wants to work on when things go wrong…. Removed the engine.
Joined: Dec 6, 2009 Member: #27078 Messages: 561 Gender: Male First Name: Erik miami,fl. I have a 3.4l V6 2004 tacoma with automatic V6 I want to do the swap with. Pulled the blown 3.4 V6 engine out of the Tacoma. This drive contains the Toyota factory service manual, and all applicable fluid capacities, break in procedure, service procedures for the vehicle, and contact information for our parts sources overseas. About a year ago I did a review on the MK1 TDI swap kit offered by S&P Automotive on here in plans on starting a TDI swap on a caddy I had recently purchased. The pilot injection dramatically reduced engine noise, emissions, and torque throughout the engine’s range. In 2005, Toyota updated the 1KD engines to the 1KD-FTV which featured a 32-bit ECU, a variable-nozzle turbocharger, and piezo-electric, multi-stage injectors with pilot injection. If you cant find one or need a recommendation, hop on TDICLUB.com and look for their Trusted TDI Mechanics List by state. Apr 14, 2011 at 5:51 PM #5 #5. t_e Well-Known Member. AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ICON VEHICLE DYNAMICS™, CUSTOM-MADE OR OUR PRODUCT LINES FOUND ON OUR STORE, CHECK OUT OUR PRO-SKIDS™ LINE OF UNDERBODY ARMOR, CUSTOM GRAVITY-FED OR SWITCHED FUEL TANKS, COMPONENT COST $17,500 + INSTALLATION $11,000, COMPONENT COST $16,500 + INSTALLATION $10,000, COMPONENT COST $15,000 + INSTALLATION $15,000, COMPONENT COST $14,500 + INSTALLATION $15,000. I'm probably going to use the threaded one, but I bought both because I had to order them from the UK. Joined Jan 16, 2010 Location Calgary TDI 2010 BMW X5 35d, 1997 A6 Wagon AEL 2.5L TDI quattro 01E Six Speed Manual (Salvaged 2018) Dec 29, 2013 #1 I'm sure this idea has been toyed around before, but here goes: I just finished a TDI swap so I guess I fall into the more select group of people … I don't think you would be pleased with a 1.9 but a 2.5-3 liter turbo engine would do it I would kill for a V6 turbo TDI diesel in my Tacoma!
Here is the engine donor car. F or some reason, Toyota has flat-out refused to offer these fantastically reliable, fuel efficient vehicles in North America. Can I supply my own diesel engine? The typical diesel conversion has 100-120 hours of labor factored into the price. ft. of torque, the throw out bearing is NACHI, pressure plate bolts are ARP. The owner of this first generation Toyota Tacoma wanted more power than the factory 2.7 L 3RZ-FE inline-four produced. If there is an issue, we work with our suppliers to rectify the issue on our dime, not the customer’s. So, that translates into $10,000-$12,000 in billable labor hours. I'm grafting the Toyota Tacoma 3.4 v6 oil pan onto the Volkswagen alh tdi oil pan. AHU TDI Caddy Swap Using the S&P Automotive Swap Kit. Getting ready to pull the wiri... sounds good, cant wait to get running in the Tacoma. Its a nice kit, adapter plate, custom made flywheel, pilot bushing, all bolts, starter spacer and lower cover. Posted by Unknown at 12:33 PM. started fabricating the oil pan. Here is the engine donor car. Here are the vehicle speed sensors. If you have ever longed for a factory Toyota turbo diesel offered overseas, you’ve come to the right place. Incredibly quiet with a serious torque band from 1,800-3,600 rpm.The first generation 1KD was released in 2001 and found it’s way into the early Landcruiser Prado. Toyota officially brought the 1KZ series into the 21st century in 2001 with the 1KD series turbo diesels.