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ecosun · 05-21-2010, 12:19 AM

Who / How Can a Toyota Van Gas Engine be Switched w/a Diesel Engine?

My mechanic says the original Toyota engine needs a complete machining / rebuilding which will cost appx $1450 (not incl. labor of installation etc). If possible, I'd like to know the cost for putting in a VW TDI / diesel engine.

Who has ever done this?
Who might be capable of welding / mounting this?
How has it worked out?
and more questions...

Thanks for any help!

05-21-2010, 12:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
ecosun EcoModding Lurker Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF, CA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Who / How Can a Toyota Van Gas Engine be Switched w/a Diesel Engine? Who / How Can a Toyota Van Gas Engine be Switched w/a Diesel Engine? My mechanic says the original Toyota engine needs a complete machining / rebuilding which will cost appx $1450 (not incl. labor of installation etc). If possible, I'd like to know the cost for putting in a VW TDI / diesel engine. Who has ever done this? Who might be capable of welding / mounting this? How has it worked out? and more questions... Thanks for any help!