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Old 15-02-2009, 08:43 PM
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hi. i've got a 4wd saff and want to put the engine in my 3 dr. What do i need to do for the conversion? please help. cheeRS
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change the sump and drop it in
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isnt the 4x4 oil pick up longer tho kev ?
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Originally Posted by die_Weste
isnt the 4x4 oil pick up longer tho kev ?
its fine, i remember me and martin measuring this before at his unit when i bought the mondy engine, there was very little diffrence in the sump depth IIRC, i used the 2wd sump with eek4 escos pickup pipe no probs
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and don't forget to the cut outs in the front chassis rails..

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sorry - what do i need to do to the front chassis rails?...thanks
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there seems to be some confusion over whether it's just the engine or transmission as well
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is it just and engine swap? if so just swap sumps and engine mounts for the 2wd ones and drop it in, oh and change the oil filter housing for the 2wd stuff
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