Hello new member here just bought a 1.9 tdi out of a 01 jetta for my 99 ford explorer 5.0 awd looking for some insight on things I should know before starting the project. I already know I'm going to convert the injection pump to a cummins 4bt since I don't want to mess with the ecu and pass key. I want to keep my 4r70w transmission unfortunately td convertions only make a adapter plate for the 3L and 4L which have a different bolt pattern Windsor. Any help is greatly appreciated
I could maybe use the flex plate from the ford 3L and it's lookin like I might need to switch the trans to something compatible with a adapter kit. I really think my trans would be the easiest and strongest automatic to use it really sucks they don't make one. So if I change my trans to the 3L I'll probably need a standalone tcm and is the reason why I waned to use my trans because it's mechanical besides for the overdrive which I could wire a switch