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(Message started by: Hellbilly on Nov 24^th, 2004, 8:35pm)

Title: VM 2.5 TD Transplant
Post by Hellbilly on Nov 24^th, 2004, 8:35pm

Not so much a problem as an idea...

I have a Cortina Mk3 that I would like to fit a turbo derv into, complete with 5 speed box.

The obvious choice would be the pre-94 Granny 2.5TD; but that would be way to easy, wouldn't it?

Basically, I'd like to know wether the VM 2.5TD (94-97) can be run out of it's donor car.

How 'electronic' is the fuel pump? Is it just a mechanical unit with solenoid controlled extras or fully ECU controlled? Is the lift pump integral to the injection pump, or seperate?

What would I require from a donor car to do the job? I'm assuming just the engine, loom and ECU but is this the case?

I'm competant and experienced in engine transplants but haven't handled a modern ECU diesel yet!
Any mechanical fabrication is no problem as I do that for a living, it's the control side of the engine I'm concerned about.

Also, does the VM25 use the MT75 box?

Any advice is welcome, even if it's to say what a bad idea this is!

Thanks

Title: Re: VM 2.5 TD Transplant
Post by Hellbilly on Nov 27^th, 2004, 12:22pm

Doesn't anyone here know anything about the VM diesel units?

Title: Re: VM 2.5 TD Transplant
Post by rew on Nov 28^th, 2004, 6:46pm

ive got a 25 td and personally id find a better engine to do the change with maybe the 25 di out of the transit

Title: Re: VM 2.5 TD Transplant
Post by Hellbilly on Nov 29^th, 2004, 5:52pm

Thanks for your input, but perhaps you could quantify 'better' for me, please?

Do you mean easier to install, or is the VM unit a bad choice?