Topic: So those thinking about doing a 1.9L PD swap...

[sharpxmen]

probably the ones with a cam issue have lots of miles

[Jeffy]

probably the ones with a cam issue have lots of miles

I've heard less then 100K which isn't a lot for a diesel.

[stan98tj]

Thanks for bringing it up Jeffy. I'm still on board to swap to the 1.9 asap. They are currently setting up the automatics to be the Aw4 from the XJ paired with the 1.9.
I'll give Cody/HPA a call when I get home from sea and find out what they have to say about the cam failure issue. This is the first ive heard of this.
Also, has anyone heard of Banks developing a diesel for Jeep??
I heard a rumor a while back about it. Not sure if it's true.
My current plan is going to be Aw4/1.9 and an Atlas 4spd. I'll prob do the atlas this summer.

[Mozman68]

There are a couple of LS' used in my local club and a guy I really trust is ready to swap one into his Rubi this year. Going to help out with that and see if it is the way to go.

[stan98tj]

There are a couple of LS' used in my local club and a guy I really trust is ready to swap one into his Rubi this year. Going to help out with that and see if it is the way to go.

Diesel is the only way, Moz. Everyone in the US does the v8 gas swap. Be different 
By the way, the last time I spoke with HPA they said they were working on a 400ft lb torque tune for the 1.9. This was according to the tech. I'm curious to see what the LS1 power band is. What sort of torque and power it's making at 1-2k rpm.

[Bounty Hunter]

Also, has anyone heard of Banks developing a diesel for Jeep??
I heard a rumor a while back about it. Not sure if it's true.

I know they've been working heavily on the new Jeep EcoDiesel 3.0L engine.
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/1208dp_banks_vm_motori_630t_v6_diesel_engine/

[Tr00b]

The cam failures happen only on specific model years of VW engines I think 2006 is a bad year which has the fuel pump driven off of the cam. You need to just use a very very specific VW oil and filters and keep it changed to prevent the wear that causes failure. Most of the engines they are selling are the 1998-2000ish ones I believe which I don't think had that problem

I thought long and hard about the VW swap. The plucky jeep 4cyl does just awesome for everything except highway speeds, which becomes an aerodynamic disadvantage. I just decided to call a spade a spade and got a car for that and a truck for hauling. Im a lot happier.

Now if your jeep is all you have and you are trying to make one chassis do everything possible and use it enough to see the fuel savings versus the install cost,  IMO a VW diesel is an unbeatable choice.

[Jeffy]

The cam failures happen only on specific model years of VW engines I think 2006 is a bad year which has the fuel pump driven off of the cam. You need to just use a very very specific VW oil and filters and keep it changed to prevent the wear that causes failure. Most of the engines they are selling are the 1998-2000ish ones I believe which I don't think had that problem

I thought long and hard about the VW swap. The plucky jeep 4cyl does just awesome for everything except highway speeds, which becomes an aerodynamic disadvantage. I just decided to call a spade a spade and got a car for that and a truck for hauling. Im a lot happier.

Now if your jeep is all you have and you are trying to make one chassis do everything possible and use it enough to see the fuel savings versus the install cost,  IMO a VW diesel is an unbeatable choice.

It's more then just one year but supposedly BRM's are more prone.

Cody Built/HPI's kit wants you to use a "1.9L VW TDI engine 2003-2006 BEW (PD Diesel)". http://www.cotybuilt.com/hardware.html  You have to make sure it's not a BRM which was also used in 2006. The Beetle was still using a BEW in 2006.  In either case both engines have cam issues with the fuel lobe.  BTW the "1998-2000-ish" engine are AGR / ALH and not BEW.