Caravelle Engine Swap

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   Hi There
Although I have owned a T4 Caravelle 2.5 TDI Auto (2002) 102 BHP for a couple of years and this is my second I have never really immersed myself with all the other lucky people who own them. 

Hello All!

Anyhow I currently have my Velle for sale but something is making me think  don't sell and do an engine swap, I don't mean tuning or whatever I mean a genuine "put something stupid in it" swap?

I am drawn to the Volvo D5 unit with an auto box, mostly because they are 5 cylinder, front wheel drive and long lived and you can get the various power outputs.  

Any thoughts or sharp intakes of breath are greatly appreciated. 

Ben 

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europ2014 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 18 Sep 14 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote europ2014 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Caravelle Engine Swap Posted: 18 Sep 14 at 19:53
	Hi There Although I have owned a T4 Caravelle 2.5 TDI Auto (2002) 102 BHP for a couple of years and this is my second I have never really immersed myself with all the other lucky people who own them. Hello All! Anyhow I currently have my Velle for sale but something is making me think don't sell and do an engine swap, I don't mean tuning or whatever I mean a genuine "put something stupid in it" swap? I am drawn to the Volvo D5 unit with an auto box, mostly because they are 5 cylinder, front wheel drive and long lived and you can get the various power outputs. Any thoughts or sharp intakes of breath are greatly appreciated. Ben

mrhutch Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group the ginger princess Joined: 21 Aug 07 Location: Herefordshire Status: Offline Points: 5147	Post Options Post Reply Quote mrhutch Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 14 at 20:11
	I think people put the 1.8T in ( can reliably get to 250bhp) or they did come with the v6 lump, so parts should be available?
	T3 1981 Westy Vanagon - thinks lubricant is a fuel

europ2014 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 18 Sep 14 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote europ2014 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 14 at 21:22
	I have been thinking about that too, which gearbox would you mate with that?

mrhutch Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group the ginger princess Joined: 21 Aug 07 Location: Herefordshire Status: Offline Points: 5147	Post Options Post Reply Quote mrhutch Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 14 at 21:52
	the v6 was only mated to the auto I think.. not too hot on these builders vans..
	T3 1981 Westy Vanagon - thinks lubricant is a fuel

europ2014 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 18 Sep 14 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote europ2014 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Sep 14 at 22:17
	HA! thanks for your help

cornish pasty Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Yardie Joined: 07 Nov 10 Location: Doh Status: Offline Points: 401	Post Options Post Reply Quote cornish pasty Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Sep 14 at 20:08
	Sell your TDI (How much are you asking), and get the VR6. Save a lot of bother.
	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjPhopki9sQ&sns=fb

nick1973 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Yardie click, click, BUY! Joined: 06 Sep 11 Location: doncaster Status: Offline Points: 865	Post Options Post Reply Quote nick1973 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Sep 14 at 15:29
	I'VE GOT A 1.8T LUMP AND GEARBOX IF YOU WANT SOME PICKS/SIZES SHOULDS BE AN EASY SWAP REALLI