Jeep Wrangler YJ om606 swap
Jeep Wrangler YJ om606 swap
I am going to be doing almost the same swap as you are. I picked up a nice rust free 1990 YJ with the carburated 6 cylinder and AX-15. I bought a 1999 turbo OM606 with super low miles out of a rusted out W210. I am going to use a mechanical injection pump that is currently being built with Dieselmeken 7.5mm elements instead of the EDC setup. The 1990 YJ has no computers or ECU so there is only ignition wiring to remove. I have the same mercedesdiesel4x4 adapter kit you bought. It has been discovered that the manufacturer designed it using a mean green aftermarket starter that has no snout on it which is why the OEM starters don't fit without removing some material. I am going to have to drill the 4 extra holes for the OM648 pan just like you did. I decided not to use the AX-15 as I don't think it will handle the power (torque) of the diesel in the long term especially with the aftermarket IP. I sourced a 1998 Dodge gas V8 NV4500 5 speed which is adapted to an AMC pattern bellhousing from a CJ using an Advance Adapters conversion plate. This makes it the same pattern as the AX-15 bellhousing and in mock up it appears that it will fit. The 2 adapters plus the longer transmission may push the shifter back a few inches but it appears it is workable. I am going to be using Wagoneer front springs to stretch the wheelbase 2" forward and 2" back so I should have no driveline length issues.
Could you tell me how you marked and drilled the holes in the adapter for the OM648 oil pan?
Could you send me the information/files for the motor mounts? I would like to get a set cut out so I am ready when its time to mount it
Have you made any new progress or run into any new issues?
Thanks