Raumer Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Hi all, My brother is soon going to be acquiring my dad's Volvo C202. It's in need of quite a bit of work but is generally solid. One bit that needs doing is replacing the engine as the present one is seized and is a bit on the small side. Think it's only an 1800 cc petrol car lump! So does anyone know of any other engines that have been fitted into C202's or Laplanders or possibly C303's maybe the same. We know that the 2.3 volvo lump will fit in without any mods but were wondering about something like an Isuzu 2.8 or daihatsu etc....... The vehicle will be used for a bit of towing and off-road playing. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrode Finger Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 No expert, but if a 2.3 volvo motor fits, would a volvo diesel from the equivalent donors ie 740 etc fit? Just a logical thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill van snorkle Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 May be worth considering a 200Tdi engine gearbox and transfercase complete if you can accomodate the length. I believe 202 used a Spicer transfercase and maybe a Warner gearbox which is appreciably lighter and smaller than the 303's. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 No expert, but if a 2.3 volvo motor fits, would a volvo diesel from the equivalent donors ie 740 etc fit?Just a logical thought! Sorry, bad idea, the VW lump fitted to 740/940 etc was junk !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 the fave in Finland at the mo is 200/300tdi autos, allsorts can be squeezed in though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raumer Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 Volvo diesels are incredibly difficult to find! Any details on fitting the 200/300tdi's? My brother is confident of refabricating mountings etc... just helps if someone has already been there and can give us some pointers! Not sure what type the gearbox is, although we do have a workshop manual for it so will check up. Thanks Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Volvo diesels are incredibly difficult to find!Any details on fitting the 200/300tdi's? My brother is confident of refabricating mountings etc... just helps if someone has already been there and can give us some pointers! Not sure what type the gearbox is, although we do have a workshop manual for it so will check up. Thanks Ed CosZuki or Holst will be the best guys for pics - Holsts dad is doing a conversion at the mo. I'll ping him a text and ask for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holst Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 CosZuki or Holst will be the best guys for pics - Holsts dad is doing a conversion at the mo. I'll ping him a text and ask for ya jou man. i ask pictures to you, i´m still in kosovo. c303 with 300tdi&auto is running now, moves really nice volvo´s big ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 you gayboy - stop sunbathing and telling everyone your a rufty tufty soldier, can you ask James to go and take some pics of Rejos bubble bus and post them up? when are you back in the Fin anyway? you coming to get your ass kicked at Warn? or too busy washing your hair and looking at fashion magazines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protoprincess Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 hello darling, get your backside out of that swimming pool ....... Zuz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raumer Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 Photos would be superb. The other thought my brother had was to try the 3 litre straight six that they fitted to the 960 and I think the C303? Very powerful with a few tweaks but it is a bit long and runs on some funny fuel that needs a spark! Plan will be to take the body off and start a long restoration! Wife wants him to get the house done up as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosZuki Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I have to find my way to Rejo's place just shortly so shall endeavour to capture some of the work, also i here about the planting of merc TD lump is good practice. no such grand plans for me am afraid i think i stay with sparks and stuff! although have heard about a popular use of Nos in sweden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Photos would be superb. The other thought my brother had was to try the 3 litre straight six that they fitted to the 960 and I think the C303? If you got the B6304 engine (Volvo 3lt 960 204 bhp) try and find a lump dated 95 on, earlier ones were know for cracked blocks, (r/hand side, about 2 inc down from the top of the block !!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raumer Posted August 4, 2007 Author Share Posted August 4, 2007 I think he's decided to go for the simplicity of a diesel now. Shame as the 960 lump is a bit special, not 204 bhp but a bit over the 300+ mark! Lovely lightweight engine but too many electronics and it is very long! All info much appreciated. Spoke to my brother last night and he was very impressed at the speed of answers and help on this forum. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan kemp Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I have a 4 ltr perkins diesel with a box, transfer box and overdrive plus propshafts all in a c303. Any decent offer and it yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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