geezer101 wrote:Well, you've actually come to the right place barana. If you do a search you'll find someone has already got a build thread on installing a 2.6 in their L300 van (RWD only though). There is a bit of fabrication work and fiddling around to get it in there but it can, and has, been done - same as any engine swap.
Hi I came across your post while looking for wiring diags. I have a 85 l300 4wd fitted with a astron 2 motor. Kit was originally supplied by Gossies Conversion from Newcastle area. I still have original instructions if any one wants a copy. Main points needed are
move radiator forward and down
raise body by 2" else motor rubs on seat base
engine must match up to bell housing. i think it has to be an auto
existing sump must fit block with flange all round
power steering pumps needs new bracket
Adaptor plate to use existing distributor
alum block to raise steering relay on chassis
probably a few other minor mods
I originally used the astron 2.6 but added 2.6astron 2 head at last rebuild
my current problem is to repair broken wiring on the 4wd/hi/lorange switches on transfer case. wiring cracked and broken while gearbox in for 3rd rebuild due to staked nut on output shaft coming loose again. This is acommon pajero/l3004wd problem
Does anyone know a permanent fix? Loctite /welding/2nd locknut???
regards