That adapter plate is all you will need if it incorporates the check valve. aftermarket oil cooler is a must not so much for the cooling but for the added oil volume. I ended up using a radiator for and automatic that had the trans cooler integrated and used that as my oil cooler. added about...
Have you looked at the stock filter housing? Theres a check valve in there that helps keep the system primed slightly to quickly pressure the system (mostly for the head) Also you can mix and match oil pumps and gears to achieve different volumes and pressures.
I was overseas years ago in Africa and saw simple diesel quad cab trucks everywhere including the "new to the US" Ranger. Fact is if you want it all , whatever your "all" is, you will for the most part have to build it yourself.
Agreed. only thing close is the colorado Diesel but they are not cheap. Hense why I built my own.
Here is one from right after I put a bigger cooler on it.
Lots of pics here-->http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=465373&highlight=dakota+alh
Good read thanks for the links. The US market has no lack for full size options and its interesting to see what the world gets in the mid frame trucks.
Thats awesome. Funny I put a 1.9 Tdi ALH in my 2001 us spec Dodge Dakota. I get 28.5 us MPG all day unloaded. I think it would sell great here in the US. My hack job swap is now where near those payload specs though it handles 2k lbs in the bed regularly.
Can you tell me what the engine...
Im gonna jump in here with a question on these 37"+ tires. Yall mention balancing and I was wondering if any of you use balance beads /airsoft shot? I was curious if you have tried the bead method and your thoughts?
We looked at the colorado diesel also but like its been said you caint get that driveline in a stripped down truck. But I know for a fact that a Tdi swap in an old dakota cost no more than $5100. ;) Diesel in a midsize truck is great. I dont see us driving a gas powered truck ever again.