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Title: 1.9 tdi alh into 99 explorer awd
Post by: andre104623 on March 13, 2017, 03:31:58 pm
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
Title: Re: 1.9 tdi alh into 99 explorer awd
Post by: Walt_M on March 14, 2017, 07:07:54 am
Find a buddy who can write a dxf file for the adapter and just take the tin from the explorer 5.0 and the alh and have an adapter designed for the two to become one. 😆

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Title: Re: 1.9 tdi alh into 99 explorer awd
Post by: Walt_M on March 14, 2017, 07:08:42 am
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
Find a 5.0 dust shield the thin piece between the motor an trans and use the one off the ALH to lay out on cardboard or a piece of sheet metal and mark out the two on the same side using the tops of the two pieces as a starting point, and the centers where the crank shafts and flex plate are.
If you have a buddy who can create a dxf file for it.

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Title: Re: 1.9 tdi alh into 99 explorer awd
Post by: Walt_M on March 14, 2017, 09:56:54 am
The reason for a dxf file is it can be put into a cnc plasma or water jet table and have it cut from 3/8" plate.
The other dillema is how to mate
The tdi flexplate and 5.0 trans.

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Title: Re: 1.9 tdi alh into 99 explorer awd
Post by: andre104623 on March 14, 2017, 12:08:15 pm
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
Title: Re: 1.9 tdi alh into 99 explorer awd
Post by: Walt_M on March 14, 2017, 09:33:45 pm
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
Is the reason to switch trans due to lack of fab skills or tools?
It is really just a matter of time to make an adapter on your own if you have a way to cut and drill.
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Here is a print of the ALH to toyota adapter.
The circles with the smaller one inside is the vw side.
If you print it out on a large size printer paper you can mark the 5.0 holes instead of the 22r.

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Title: Re: 1.9 tdi alh into 99 explorer awd
Post by: BoostedOne on April 11, 2017, 12:56:25 pm
Even if you get an adaptor made, what are you going to use to control the 4R70W?  It needs the ECM from the 5.0 to control it, or a standalone controller.