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Engine swap from K-jet to B-23f 200

posted by  volvosrule on  Wed Nov 24 17:54 CST 2004
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I just picked up an '84 wagon with a very nice motor and was curious how much trouble it would be to put into my '78 242. Is it worth the effort or just another of my hair brained ideas. Please help me decide. Thanks Bill








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    Engine swap from K-jet to B-23f 200

    uid 17340's pic
    posted by  Nickvjr on  Wed Nov 24 21:55 CST 2004
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    It is doable if you have the time or space for the engine swap. You should be able to do a direct swap for everything. Now for the tranny (if it is a AW70/71) you may have to drill mounting holes in order to allow for the tranny mounting bracket that is moved back. Enjoy the swap & Good Luck!

    Sincerely,
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    Julio Meza

    1979 264GL B27F 126K --> BW55->M46, CLS, IPD Sway, 81+ Dash, Gauges, Flat Hood & E-Codes

    1979 262C B27F 161K --> Restoration Project

    1984 245DL 216K --> Wifemobile / Sport Wagon








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      Engine swap from K-jet to B-23f 200

      posted by  volvosrule on  Thu Nov 25 08:47 CST 2004
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      I will be using the manual tranny and be converting to the push button O/D. Is that a big deal or straight forward?







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        Engine swap from K-jet to B-23f 200

        uid 17340's pic
        posted by  Nickvjr on  Thu Nov 25 14:23 CST 2004
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        It should be a straigh-foward swap. The more time you can set aside (dont rush the swap), the more attention to detail you do, and the more careful you are removing the parts will give you a great swap. Take your time in reading about all the components that would need to be transfered over. Take you time labeling all the wiring that you will need. In the end you will end up with a trouble-free swap that will give you many more happy years of driving.

        When I did the BW55 (3-Speed AT) to a M46 (4-Speed + OD MT) swap on my 79 264GL I did so much reading and research that by the time I was ready for the tranny swap I was kind of sick and tired of doing the swap over and over in my head. In the end I ended up with a trouble-free and stock looking M46 setup that gets lots of attention, when I point it out. Best Of Luck!

        Sincerely,
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        Julio Meza

        1979 264GL B27F 126K --> BW55->M46, CLS, IPD Sway, 81+ Dash, Gauges, Flat Hood & E-Codes

        1979 262C B27F 161K --> Restoration Project

        1984 245DL 216K --> Wifemobile / Sport Wagon







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