Bombardier VW iltis

[rezdiver]

thanks,
the tires are goodyear wrangler territories, they were cheap and i needed a new set, i was hesitant at first but they seem to be performing pretty good for the price.

 

[rezdiver]

The Iltis is now sporting a VW 1.9TD motor. been wanting to do the swap for a while and since my old motor was getting tired this was the best option. lost a bit of top speed but i dont need to go fast in this thing anyways. cruises comfortably at 90-95 km/hr now.

 

[greg mgm]

Stop making a cool vehicle even cooler! :sombrero:
Any pics of the engine swap?

The Iltis is now sporting a VW 1.9TD motor. been wanting to do the swap for a while and since my old motor was getting tired this was the best option. lost a bit of top speed but i dont need to go fast in this thing anyways. cruises comfortably at 90-95 km/hr now.

 

[rezdiver]

willl get some pics soon, still have to tidy up the engine bay a bit and figure out where to install an intercooler. the swap went in pretty easy, just a few modifications and new brackets here and there and she bolted right up.

 

[rezdiver]

Pics:
still trying to find a good spot to put an intercooler.

 

[roberto]

OK, i want one now, ws the diesel swap and direct bolt in or alot of mods needed?

Rob

 

[lowenbrau]

OK, i want one now, ws the diesel swap and direct bolt in or alot of mods needed?

Rob

There are a few for sale in AB. Should be importable due to age but I'm not sure about the challenges of bringing in military vehicles.

http://alberta.kijiji.ca/f-iltis-Classifieds-W0QQKeywordZiltisQQisSearchFormZtrue

 

[The Adam Blaster]

The speedometer goes up to 160 km/h...
I wonder if anyone has gotten them up to that speed? :Wow1: lol

 

[rezdiver]

the diesel swap was pretty well bolt on, the 1.9TD did need some modifications here and there but overall an easy swap. the 1.6TD will be a bolt on for the most part. the casting on the block for the 1.9 needed some cutting and grinding to make it fit, starter is moved to the back of the motor so there were a few protrusions that needed to be cut and the same under the water pump, nothing too invasive though. it also depends on what alternator you are going to use and pulley system. the clutch cable mount had to be moved around the oil filter which does not need to be moved with the 1.6.

when i had the gas motor i did take it to 130km/hr and she did well, very loud but it had no difficulties. but they are not designed for speed and anything like that sustained will have the drive train and tranny start to come apart on you.she was very comfortable at 110km/hr with a gas motor, a lot slower with the diesel now till i change the gear ratios.

 

[BAH]

Got one up to 140kmph on the Autobahn when I was posted to Germany in 88.

 

[rezdiver]

LOL,
how long before you got your hearing back?

 

[rezdiver]

Some new additions to the Iltis:
Waste veggie oil setup. with heated fuel line,coolant heated fuel filter, and heated injector lines.
Also finally hooked up the RTT to the trailer.

 

[rezdiver]

RTT

 

[Owyhee H]

Did you need the tent after you drank all the wine?

The VW is looking good BTW.

 

[rezdiver]

they wouldnt let me in behind the bar let alone on top of it