Diesel Engine Conversion for '83 Mk2 Honda Accord. But What?
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Looking for some suggestions from those who might know a bit more...
I have a 1983 Mk2 Honda Accord. It is in reasonable condition body wise, wee bit of rust, paint could be improved. But the engine is buggered... needs a new cam, carb is gone and it's getting hard to track down parts.
I also have family connections who work with diesel engines and so I'm considering a diesel swap. I just don't know what would fit? Ideally something a bit more modern with a bit of punch would be nice. But then I know you'd be getting into the realms of an ECU and all of the associated electronic/sensor problems that come with it.
Just looking for some suggestions if anyone's tried it, or those with more knowledge.
It's a beautiful car and I'd love to get it out driving.
I have a 1983 Mk2 Honda Accord. It is in reasonable condition body wise, wee bit of rust, paint could be improved. But the engine is buggered... needs a new cam, carb is gone and it's getting hard to track down parts.
I also have family connections who work with diesel engines and so I'm considering a diesel swap. I just don't know what would fit? Ideally something a bit more modern with a bit of punch would be nice. But then I know you'd be getting into the realms of an ECU and all of the associated electronic/sensor problems that come with it.
Just looking for some suggestions if anyone's tried it, or those with more knowledge.
It's a beautiful car and I'd love to get it out driving.
I can’t see that it is worth doing.
Plenty of accords with the 2.2 diesel engine for sale around d £2 to £3k. This one is £1,200
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202507184...
The hassle involved in fitting a modern diesel into an older petrol car (which already has some rust) makes it a no go when you can buy a more modern version with a factory diesel engine.
Welcome to PH. If you do go ahead with the conversion then start a readers cars thread to document it.
Plenty of accords with the 2.2 diesel engine for sale around d £2 to £3k. This one is £1,200
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202507184...
The hassle involved in fitting a modern diesel into an older petrol car (which already has some rust) makes it a no go when you can buy a more modern version with a factory diesel engine.
Welcome to PH. If you do go ahead with the conversion then start a readers cars thread to document it.
Scrump said:
The accord is fwd whilst the BMW is rwd; that would not be an easy swap unless I am missing something.
It's not that I couldn't just get a more modern car. I just like the idea of preserving something older while making it more driveable for me.In terms of rust, it's nothing that couldn't be taken back and/or welded in the worst bits. I was going to get it resprayed paint wise anyway.
But yes, FWD to RWD is a no... was thinking more along the lines of a VW PD with a stand alone ECU but not sure if you can get such a thing.
(Also, it's the coupe. Hadn't mentioned that)
Understood that you have family who work with diesels, but TBH anyone with the abilities to do an engine swap isn't going to be flummoxed by the presence of an ignition system 
I think your path of least resistance lies in a K-swap. Somewhere someone will have a blog or YT vlog on putting a Honda K engine into one of these. It's the law that every Honda model must have a K series put in it at some point.
I think your path of least resistance lies in a K-swap. Somewhere someone will have a blog or YT vlog on putting a Honda K engine into one of these. It's the law that every Honda model must have a K series put in it at some point.
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