randito

I would love to hear about drivability in the LC and whether you're planning to sell adapter kits. I think a kit for MB diesel into a pickup or 4runner would be very well received to say the least.

stormin94

Wow, that's an amazing swap!!!

I can't imagine the look on people's faces when you pop the hood, and they see the Mercedes Star on the motor.

I'm not sure this is safe for work, I think it might "excite" folks on here a little too much. lol

joelfiddy3

its the tie rod form my pitman arm to the knuckle and stabilizer, i dont want my pig comin up and plan a sneak attack on the oil pan xD

vwdieseljunkie

I am very interested to learn all you are willing to share about the oil pan, sump, pickup modifications, and remote filter. Nice clean setup you've got!

mercfan

Hey DieselWay - how did this conversion work out for ya - I'm very interested in the results.

James

viaduct09

What did you do for the brake booster for your Landcruiser? The master cylinder looks stock. Are you concerned about making enough boost for your power brakes?

fadedsun

I'm not going to lie-that's really, really cool. I drove an 80 benz diesel for years, burned a lot of oil but ran like a beast. Should have kept the engine for a future transplant.

CanyonRig

how much was the parts and labor to do this swap?

bechen

How much money I can spend for the adapter plate

nathanmyers

well I can't find an 84/85 4runner that fits my needs so I am thinking about doing this same swap with an fj60... anyway how drivable is it?

nathanmyers

labor was probably free because it sounds like he did it himself. now you can then get a kit from 4x4 labs and tdswaps $300-$400 to help out and you make everything else. I also assume he used the w56 transmission and most people will probably want one from merlin crawlers so thats another $1,500 ish. engine is probably $1000 ish when put back in running order. it just depends on the parts you use. you have options.

DIESELWRANGLER

Wow I would really love to see more details on this conversion.He stated that the original automatic trans and transfer case were used.This is important because 80 series use passenger side offset differentials.I've looked all over and this video and a few paragraphs is all the info I can find.OP where have you gone!! Please share the details!

nathanmyers

you have to make an adapter plate. It's just like using the w56 trans. you have to either buy one or make one. You can find out much more if you search using the om617 in a 4runner. it's basically the same thing just using a different trans and motor mounts will be different but it's the same concept.

Rossvp

Very Interested in more info on this swap. I have a 1996 Land Cruiser that I would like to swap. I want to keep the stock auto tranny. Can anyone help?

nathanmyers

did you read what I wrote above your post? it's possible but you need to make an adaptor plate.

nathanmyers

anyway welcome to yotatech.

morenoa

nice job but I didn't see any useful details