I'm sure there is already a thread about this but I cant find one.
I have a 3 litre 5l motor that needs replacing from a 99 model twin cab 4x4 and have a potential motor that I could put into it. But, the motor comes from a 91 model twin cab 4x4 and is a 2.8 litre.
My question is, is it a straight swap with not real drama's or is it going to give me some problems. The spare motor comes with a whole car, so plenty other parts as well.
thank you
John
motor swap
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Re: motor swap
I don't know off hand - perhaps there are guys that can answer more specifically, but since you have the complete donor vehicle it shouldn't be a problem if the gearboxes are different. You could check and compare the boxes and if they are the same then it will be a straight motor swop, otherwise you could just use the donor box. 
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Re: motor swap
Me thinks the 5L and 3L will have the same bolt pattern?
My guess would be that the motors will be almost idential on the outside? Do a visual.comparison?
My guess would be that the motors will be almost idential on the outside? Do a visual.comparison?
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Re: motor swap
Thanks guys .You know what was really worrying me was the wiring .
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Re: motor swap
It's an old school diesel so max 4 wires. Even you Aussies should be able to get it right......... 
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Re: motor swap
Come on now, that's enough of that!