93 Explorer TDI Swap

[Fix4Dirt]

Hey, cigarette smoking is making a comeback! ! Or as the lead-in to my vehicle thread "3 ashtrays, 2 doors, 1 cupholder, 0 airbags. . ." Awesome work so far, super clean wiring, and great spot for the switches - - having experimented with the door switch panel, under dash facia, etc., something like what you made is the way to go . . .

Only (super minor) issue - - green rig with green dash lights - - why not green switch lights ? ? ?

Looks great.

no, theres at least one airbag in the car whenever its driven! kiddin kiddin

 

[timtimtimajim]

Hey, cigarette smoking is making a comeback! ! Or as the lead-in to my vehicle thread "3 ashtrays, 2 doors, 1 cupholder, 0 airbags. . ." Awesome work so far, super clean wiring, and great spot for the switches - - having experimented with the door switch panel, under dash facia, etc., something like what you made is the way to go . . .

Only (super minor) issue - - green rig with green dash lights - - why not green switch lights ? ? ?

Looks great.

I’m holding onto the ashtray just in case

Thanks for the compliments!

The green versus blue switches came up as one of those 3 a.m. wake me up thoughts… I guess I stuck with blue because that’s what I’ve been using. Green would look really good though. May have to make the switch!

 

[Paul]

Blue Rig (RIP) = Blue Switches

Green Rig = Green Switches

All good, keep up the great effort. . .

 

[timtimtimajim]

Well this thread has been a bit quiet… still waiting on the adapter kit. We’re 10 weeks into the 8 week lead time so, I emailed TD Conversions. Sounds like they’re just finishing up the adapter. Barring any delays, they say it’ll ship early next week.

I’m on vacation the first week and half of June. As long as the kit ships next week I’ll have 12 straight days to work on getting the motor in!

 

[Rick]

I'm glad you are still on this project. Eagerly awaiting a video clip of it running.

 

[Josh P]

Well this thread has been a bit quiet… still waiting on the adapter kit. We’re 10 weeks into the 8 week lead time so, I emailed TD Conversions. Sounds like they’re just finishing up the adapter. Barring any delays, they say it’ll ship early next week.

I’m on vacation the first week and half of June. As long as the kit ships next week I’ll have 12 straight days to work on getting the motor in!

Long wait times and slow progress, sounds just like my build thread. I'm excited to see your project come together!

 

[timtimtimajim]

Oh yah we’re in business now!

 

[Josh P]

They must be walking from Denver with it. Least there is a scheduled delivery window.

 

[timtimtimajim]

That’s what it feels like. I guess it’s all coming from British Columbia

 

[Josh P]

That’s what it feels like. I guess it’s all coming from British Columbia

I've ordered from them. I want to use the np242 transfer case with the ford transmission so they made me a 31 spline input for the 242. It took a few weeks to arrive.

 

[timtimtimajim]

Some fresh machined aluminum showed up today!

 

[Mbrooks420]

If only you were local I’d toss it on the old laser scanner and bang a few spares out.

Looks like a quality piece.

 

[timtimtimajim]

After having it in hand it is definitely worth the money! Plus the engine mount kit I got is super nice and should make install fairly easy

 

[410Fortune]

Wicked cool!!!!