Originally Posted by
bugs
changing to diesel is not as simple as you might think .
most petrol engines will rev at least 2000 revs more than diesel --the diff has to be matched to the diesel as will the gearbox even the sender unit for the speedo and other sensors may be different -
sometimes speedos/ sensors are resistance matched both ends- to get a result both ends must agree what is going on -- exaust may exit engine from a different location as will rad usually needs to be bigger for a compression engine and engine mountings will be different to remove the tractor effect of a four cyl diesel . don't forget the extra soundproofing foil covered in some cases to allow the washing off of diesel.
otherwise it is a pleasant way to spend the rest of your life . bugs