Engine replacement

[jackasti]

Apologies to all readers who have a technical ability.
I have a 2.5 TD 4x4 which does all I need it to do however the fuel economy is not great.
I would like a 2.5 V6 Petrol which I would convert to LPG but.... I still require the 4x4 ability.
I understand that there is no such animal as a 2.5 V6 4x4 Bongo.
Is it possible to swop the 2.5 TD engine for a 2.5V6 therefore creating a 2.5 V6 4x4?

Or can a V6 drive train be converted to 4x4?

Are the costs prohibative if it is technically a posibility?

Many thanks

[mikeonb4c]

Apologies to all readers who have a technical ability.
I have a 2.5 TD 4x4 which does all I need it to do however the fuel economy is not great.
I would like a 2.5 V6 Petrol which I would convert to LPG but.... I still require the 4x4 ability.
I understand that there is no such animal as a 2.5 V6 4x4 Bongo.
Is it possible to swop the 2.5 TD engine for a 2.5V6 therefore creating a 2.5 V6 4x4?

Or can a V6 drive train be converted to 4x4?

Are the costs prohibative if it is technically a posibility?

Many thanks

It ought to be possible I imagine, but since noone (to my knowledge) has tried it then costs must be hard to estimate. But I reckon they would be enough to make the venture financially unattractive, unless you are a no.1 DIY mechanic, with all the right equipment.

I'm not sure either how plentiful the supply of reclaimed Bongo V6 engine/gearboxes (and all ancillary equipment) might be either, or how you would run the power out to the front diff.

A lovely idea though - I wonder if someone will try it.

[munroman]

When I visited Bill at Campercraft I think he said he had created such a hybrid, but it had ended up with a wrecked engine as I think the sump smashed on rough ground.

Depending what you are looking for, I would be inclined to try winter tyres on a 2wd, last winter, when it was very snowy and icy, and I was going some fairly steep places, I only felt the 4wd cut in when I was parking on a very steep spot on a muddy forest road.

Remember lack of ground clearance is one of the Bongos weaknesses.

[soulpaul]

what about other engines what would fit with better power and/or fuel rate that you can afford?
and would it stop the head problem?

[flossie]

Head problem not eliminated but certainly less frequent in a v6 ( hope I'm not tempting fate!)

[jackasti]

Very many thanks for all the advice and guidance,
I am now off to see if I can buy a 2.5 V6 conversion to LPG.
Regarding the traction ability of a 2WD and winter tyres....I have recieved plenty of advice and it seems that the Bongo is pretty good in almost all conditions so I have re-evaluated my need for 4x4.

Any one want to swop.....diesel Bongo for LPG Bongo....I thought not.

Colin

Bongonuts have more fun than people.

[teenmal]

Hi jackasti,

This one is in the for sale section..50+MGP on LPG..

AERO 2001 V6 on LPG 50+ MPG. 4 berth fully loaded Wellhouse Leisure Colour Coded interior. Climate Control, All Electric, Leisure Battery, Tow Bar, Roof Rack, Drive away awning with inner sleep area, +much to much to list. Chasis hammerited & waxoiled. 61K Mot Dec

Be Quick

Cheers..

[M 80NGO]

If your willing to pay all this out to convert your current van then Why not just get an lpg conversion on your current diesel engine ? it'd make life sooooo much easier, you'll end up with a van who's history you'll know will be more pocket friendly with 4x4 drive.

Just an idea.