Re: 405 engine compatability

Matt Bolton (matt205@hutch.com.au)
Wed, 09 Jul 1997 15:41:45 +1000

Robert Cullemore wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> Could anyone in the know comment on the possibility of swapping
> different types of 405 engines into an Mi16? i.e. Would it be
> possible
> to put in the turbo diesel or newer XU10J2/4 into them?
> Of course _anything_ is possible, but what would you have to modify to
>
> make this work.
>
> Many thanks in advance,
>
> Robert Cullemore
> 89 405 Mi16
>
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> already
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>
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> ENGLAND

Should be a direct swap assuming the new motor has all electrics i.e.
ECU harness etc.

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Regards
Matt Bolton
1990 205GTi 1.9
1994 405 MI-16
1990 XU9J4 (the rest is on the way!)
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