Great series! I've been wanting a sammy for a long time and I finally got one recently. I've planned this tdi swap long before I even had one and this series helped a lot and helps me prepare for everything I need to do, thanks!
I have a custom shackle reversal, spring over, with wrangler leaves. What steering are you running? I had to do a drop pitman arm for my drag link to clear my PS pump and it’s still a little close. I’m planning an FJ80 steering box conversion to try and solve my issues. It’s a forward swing box that mounts to the outside of the frame. Should also give me more room for a bigger radiator. Over heating on the trail is my major problem.
Nice swap. I’m thinking of doing the same with a 4 door sidekick I have. Looks like you are local to me. I would love to chat one on one about the swap sometime!
I work in Everett. I’ve seen a few running Aerios for sale relatively cheap but are the parts readily available? I feel like Suzuki stuff is getting hard to come by in these parts of which is why I kind of thought about swapping something else in
@@davideffner8289 they are plentiful enough at wrecking yards locally. I also drive a Chevy tracker with the Suzuki 2.0 in it and haven’t had any problems getting parts for it. I wouldn’t necessarily say VW diesel parts are easy to find. I had to have my oil return line for my turbo custom made because they are no longer available.
@@davideffner8289 you ever check out “Suzuki lightening conversions”. I think they have an LS kit available. I know they have built one and for sure sell the 4.3 swap kit.
Very nice job. I buy a vitara sidekick is the the name in America, but in Portugal only's vitara 5 doors but have a 2.0 turbo diesel intercooler Mazda engine. I don't like this engine because very people tell me this head engine is a shit.
@@Chris_by_four yes but this engine is very problematic. My first canvas top vitara is a 1.6 carburetor engine with gpl addition and this engine for me is the best
Great Samurai mate! I also build one! Just got spring over lift done and will do more! You definitely got my subscribe for samurai!!! If you have some time check my samurai also on my channel!Thank you!
That means it’s at least 1/2 full. I’ve had it for 20 years. It’s never worked. It only reads when you get to 1/4 tank for some reason and I’ve never fixed it. Good eye tho.
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Great series! I've been wanting a sammy for a long time and I finally got one recently. I've planned this tdi swap long before I even had one and this series helped a lot and helps me prepare for everything I need to do, thanks!
Thanks for watching. For a simple mechanical injection swap there was much to solve.
Looks like a beast!
I’m pretty stoked to have it running again. Can’t wait to hit the trail and see what It’ll do, it’s been a while.
I'm in Wenatchee WA.... maybe we will see you on the trails some day👍
Awesome, I wheel in the Omak/Crawfish lake area when on the east side.
Is this Everett mass? I absolutely love this little monster!
Everett WA! Thanks for watching!
what suspension do you have. Ihave a clearance problem with my tie rod hitting the oil pan
I have a custom shackle reversal, spring over, with wrangler leaves. What steering are you running? I had to do a drop pitman arm for my drag link to clear my PS pump and it’s still a little close. I’m planning an FJ80 steering box conversion to try and solve my issues. It’s a forward swing box that mounts to the outside of the frame. Should also give me more room for a bigger radiator. Over heating on the trail is my major problem.
Nice swap. I’m thinking of doing the same with a 4 door sidekick I have. Looks like you are local to me. I would love to chat one on one about the swap sometime!
I’m in Everett WA. I have lots of opinions on the swap….if I did it again I’d go with a 2.3 out of an Aerio….
I work in Everett. I’ve seen a few running Aerios for sale relatively cheap but are the parts readily available? I feel like Suzuki stuff is getting hard to come by in these parts of which is why I kind of thought about swapping something else in
@@davideffner8289 they are plentiful enough at wrecking yards locally. I also drive a Chevy tracker with the Suzuki 2.0 in it and haven’t had any problems getting parts for it. I wouldn’t necessarily say VW diesel parts are easy to find. I had to have my oil return line for my turbo custom made because they are no longer available.
Wow. I did not know that. I am thinking of maybe looking into what it would take for a 4.8 LS V8 swap.
@@davideffner8289 you ever check out “Suzuki lightening conversions”. I think they have an LS kit available. I know they have built one and for sure sell the 4.3 swap kit.
Nice!
Did you build the piping/safety cage yourself?
No, I paid someone to do it a long time ago. It looks better than it is, would like to re-do it some day.
Is the best...
What year of motor
I actually don’t know. I bought it off Craigslist and it was just advertised as “VW AAZ”
Hey Mister do you use de electronic instalation of the aaz engine or you do other thing
It is all mechanical. Only electrical is glow plugs and one wire to injection pump.
It’s all mechanical except the pump and glow plug relays
Very nice job. I buy a vitara sidekick is the the name in America, but in Portugal only's vitara 5 doors but have a 2.0 turbo diesel intercooler Mazda engine. I don't like this engine because very people tell me this head engine is a shit.
@@zundapp80cc I wish they came with a diesel in America. I also own a 2000 Vitara with the gasoline 2.0. The VW diesel is dependable but expensive.
@@Chris_by_four yes but this engine is very problematic. My first canvas top vitara is a 1.6 carburetor engine with gpl addition and this engine for me is the best
How is the gas mileage in the city
My gas gauge doesn’t work and my odometer is waaaaay off with the 35’s, 5.29 gears and 4:1 transfer case so I have no idea.
Great Samurai mate! I also build one! Just got spring over lift done and will do more! You definitely got my subscribe for samurai!!! If you have some time check my samurai also on my channel!Thank you!
Awesome channel. Your videos are excellent quality!
@@Chris_by_four Thank you
Are they reliable on these cars?
Seems very reliable. Always starts and runs.
@@Chris_by_four I'm just worried about all that weight on that little motor but she seems like she can take it
@@Jesus-hx5vg I’m more worried about how well the transmission will hold up to the added torque. So far so good
@@Chris_by_four are you still driving her?
@@Jesus-hx5vg only occasionally
Your fuel gauge reads empty.
That means it’s at least 1/2 full. I’ve had it for 20 years. It’s never worked. It only reads when you get to 1/4 tank for some reason and I’ve never fixed it. Good eye tho.
Weight?
That’s a good question. I’ve never weighed it. A lot more than stock….
You’re a Maniac you build a goddamn rocket
Thanks, I’m pretty stoked
Torque??y CV?
More than the 1.3! About twice the torque. Similar HP.
diésel great Torque
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