We used to put mercedes 240d 2.4ltr oil burners in zuks and let me tell ya that combo will go anywhere

 

thats funny I have an 1987 tin top sammy with 81 mercedes 240 motor sitting in it, havent finished it up yet. hoping it would make good combo, you have any pictures or vids of completed ones?

 

 

also is it just me or does the mercedes pump resemble a dodge cummins P-pump alot? wondering how hard it would be to turn pump up a bit on it once its back together

 

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its not that hard

 

There are a few sami's running around my town with your kits in it. Run great. Planning on putting a 4bt in my friends sami, but his isn't really stock (dana 60's, extended frame....)

 

not a sammy but pretty close...

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yeah but thats 300d 5cyl turbo diesel -- 240d is 4cyl non turbo and pump is bit different since doesnt have a boost adjuster

here is pic of my motor when it was out

 

howdy , just picked up my tracker 8valve unit today , getting a VW 1.6 tomorrow and want to swap it asap , any help or advice appreciated , thnx

 

Are you getting the 1.6 engine alone or the whole vehicle as a donor?

You will want the turbo version if you can or at least put a turbo on your 1.6 block later if you don't have one. It makes a difference in the sidekick since its about 500lbs heavier than a Samurai.

You will want to get:
1) an angled oil filter housing from a Fox or Quantum car so you don't have to do a remote oil filter set-up if you don't want to;
2) fuel filter housing for the fuel water separator;
3) Glow plug relay and harness;
4) VW fan thermo switch (early rabbit 2 prong) for electric fans;
5) Cold start cable for the injection pump;
6) Adapter kit: plate, flywheel, engine mounts;
7) Save your stock sidekick/tracker temp sensor(for gauge) and oil pressure sending unit;
8) Don't cut up your stock sidekick/tracker engine bay wiring harness until you have your diesel running in the car. That way you will have all the wiring you need (alternator, temp sensor, battery, etc...)before you cut it out for a clean looking install;
9) Acme Oil Pan if you remain stock and don't use the Calmini 3/3 lift;

Options:
1) oil cooler to help keep it cool. RX7 one works perfect in a sidekick/tracker;
2) aftermarket gauges to watch your engine;
3) signal converter box so you can use your tachometer;
4) Intercooler: a Saab or Ford Probe works good;

The Best place for information and parts for the diesel conversion is ACME ADAPTERS Suzuki Samurai Turbo Diesel

--dave