hey this is my 98 GU patrol, right now its got a dead 2.8ltr turbo diesel.
After pricing up a 4.2 turbo engine conversion i through it might be more fun and for around the same price to do some thing else. im just about to start an engine conversion of VE ss L98 6ltr v8 and 6 speed auto in to the old patrol
got transfer case adaptor and got that transfer case out
The input seal cover plate will need to be changed to a 4.2 cover or chopped as the adaptor hits the lip coming off it under the seal
Also got the new sump kit the other day should clear the front axle no problems
will be using the ve ss gear selector
got the gear box and the transfer case bolted up together just making sure every thing fits as it should
ended up cutting the tab off the front of the seal housing on the transfer case wont be needed any more plus i could not get a second hand seal housing and a new one was $365 ex Japan!
got the sump on there also making sure every thing lines up
tab cut off should be fine as there will no longer be any oil in this section of the power train
rear of gear box cut to size as per marks adaptors instructions
ALL most 1.2 meters long
AB (30th May 2012), MudRunnerTD (5th February 2014)
as for the air con bracket i was going to make my own so that is sits alot closer to the block and will give me more chassie clearance
FROM THIS
TO THIS
finally got approved from the department of transport for my conversion yesterday
so now i can buy all my parts and pull the old engine out which i couldn't wait and already did last weekend
half naked
sat the v8 in there on the 2.8 engine mounts knew it was going to be way to far froward and high but still just wanted to see the engine in the car haha
pick up a new bull bar for the patrol aswell
still trying to sort out what i want to do with the cooling system mech fan or thermo's and which radiator to run
small one VE rad 40mm thick and the patrol one 35mm thick but larger surface area
AB (30th May 2012)
Mate, great post, love the conversion and the pictures.
Look forward to seeing the end result.
Dave
99 GU 2.8 TD
Brisvegas, QLD
Everything looks a tight fit, or not a whole lot of room for other bits, the rear shaft is going to be short!!
Sounds like you have it sorted though.
Cheers, Macca
Thats gunna be a bloody awseome beast mate well done!!
Jump over to the intro thread and say gday mate when ya get a chance let everyone know what your upto with this beast
Last edited by growler2058; 4th April 2012 at 07:03 AM.
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gee looks like your well along on this project mate! i bet youll jump at the power increase! thats top notch buddy! very happy for ya and i hope all goes well
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