2.0 HDI Lexus 6 Speed Conversion

Paul_sterling wrote:

OllieNZ wrote: I'm in Oxfordshire so a bit far away. Good luck with it. I'd like to see one for the 1.6 110 HDI engine, they cop alot of flack but 90% of their issues are due to their emissions control systems.

My C2 is powered by the DV6 (1.6 Hdi) 110bhp engine. had it 7 years, 80,000 miles since new (I bought it new) and it is brilliant.

Paul.

I hope yours doesn't have the same emissions control system as my 54 plate 307, they start playing up around 70-80k. I had mine mapped out, cheaper than fixing it and no future hassles.

Keithy wrote: A 1.6 16V? would have been fine....same bellhousing bolt pattern?

I should be outside making moulding boxes (flasks) Naughty aren't I

Afaik it's completely different to the previous generation hdi's

OllieNZ wrote: Afaik it's completely different to the previous generation hdi's

very true Ollie,

the base platform for the DV6 was a joint venture between PSA and Ford, new from the ground up, so its not directly interchangeable with the existing 2.0HDi engines.

but, with a suitable bellhousing, it is a smaller engine, so fitting shouldn't be an issue.

the later Euro 5 onward versions are only single cam 8v, better useable performance, and a cleaner running engine, harder to dial out the aftertreatment system though.

Paul.

Finished the moulding box for the bellhousing today.....it's huge!



Just behind it is the start of a lost wax pattern for an inlet manifold for a 950 V twin dirtbike...not mine sadly!

While the glue is drying on the box I finished another drawing for the turbo outlet as the existing outlet is for the transverse install in the Pug.



I have no facility at home for casting iron so I'll get the patterns finished and check the fit with an Aluminium pour, then drop the patterns off at a local foundry for casting.

Great work Keith!

Paul.

Paul_sterling wrote: Great work Keith!

Paul.

Cheers Paul!

Finally managed to try the pattern for the turbo housing.....Made a new one as I wasn't too happy with the original.

Pictures speak a thousand words so it starts on the router table and ends on the engine.

Just need to call at the foundry and then I can concentrate on the gearbox/ECU side.

After £150 on sand no more funds until next month.