Gem frst

I'm after some advice from guys who have done escort van conversion at the moment I have a 51 plate 1.8 endura engine non turbo its on its last legs to bloody slow body is really good with all gti exterior and interior bits so 1st option is to convert it to td can i get a td engine and fit it without any other changes or will I need to change loom ecu what's involved and how much better is it ? 2nd option is to convert to petrol now I know loom ecu tank would have to be changed if I got hold of a car could I use everything from that and would the tank and fuel lines be ok to use for the van I would I need to get hold of some petrol van ones and would a 1.8 petrol engine be good in a van or still slow vans only used for getting to work so no weight any help much appreciated

gcfcos

From an old ford mag I was reading last night a guy with a turbo diesel mk3 fiesta tuned with bigger turbo and modified fuel pump was making silly power. Could be a fun sleeper

Bailes1992

All the 1.8 needs to run is a switched ignition love onto the top solenoid. Everything else should plug straight in.

Gem frst

Do you mean the 1.8 td? If I get hold of a td engine can it go straight in mine or do I need other parts for the conversion And does anyone know if I go down the petrol route can the fuel lines from the car fit the van?