G-wagon conversion.

[zetor]

Fair play. Now just need to find one that starts! Is it necessary to remote all wire loom to figure out fly by wire ?

 

[properwounded]

I like the look of the G wagon conversions, especially ones that are resprayed and refitted on ebay for 10k+ ... I wonder if there is an advice section on these to see if they're worth it?

 

[zetor]

correction

sorry, was there a need to remove all the wire loom to figure out how to get the fly by wire to work or is this info top secret

 

[robparker]

Its not my secret to give! Many nights sat with wiring diagrams and loomes on a living room floor is the answer though!

 

[zetor]

Any more info on mpg or how conversion surviving?

 

[Alex Crow]

I have converted a few old w123 cars from petrol to diesel, as well as auto to manual, and even manual to auto - used to enjoy all that, but no CAN bus comms to deal with!

Well done with this one, it looks very neat indeed!

 

[zetor]

lovely job

Any more info? Still running ok?

 

[robparker]

Yep, still his everyday car. Has since fitted a chip to the ECU to upgrade the performance more (mainly just for experimental purposes really), and still achieving mid-30's MPG easily. Currently re-trimming the interior with leather.

 

[zetor]

sounds good....oh to have the time!

I assume air flow meter exhaust sensor etc.. Thinkin of buying a complete car and stripping it out till the engine stops! Take it from there then!

 

[robparker]

Yes best to have a complete donor always

 

[Vlooi]

Hi Rob, I'm new here but am also preparing for the same swap. Interested in the electronics and how she is going still.

ReGards,

Alan

 

[prwales]

Hi Rob, I'm new here but am also preparing for the same swap. Interested in the electronics and how she is going still.

ReGards,

Alan

lots of threads on the GWOA website too on various diesel transplants

 

[Vlooi]

Yes, thank you I've probably read most of them.
I'm hopefully getting my OM606 early in January. I had intended using the 603 NA IP but this here sounds interesting. Also because all the stock settings would remain.

 

[Vlooi]

BUMP

 

[robparker]

Yep, the one with the fly-by-wire and electronic key is still running fault free. A couple that had the old mechanical pump onto the turbo engines have (predicatively) caused a few problems.

 

[Vlooi]

Thanks Rob,
Any news on :
Quote" in the end it will be offered as a conversion to the public at a price to be determined"?

 

[robparker]

Give me your email address and i'll send you contact details

 

[Vlooi]

Thanks Rob, mail sent.

 

[initialbdriftracer]

guy I bought mine off, does these conversions,
says the last few he done were approx. £5000.

 

[Garryarnold]

Could the original g wagon 5 speed box be used ?