Vito 108D power unit swap

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Hi has anyone knowledge or experience of putting a more powerful power unit in a 1997 108D such as a turbo unit from a 109,111 or 112.
Which ones would you recommend?
Is it an easy swap or is there a lot of modifying to be done?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Billy
 

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Non of them as the fuel system is completley different ,yours has a mechanical fuel pump whilst the others have a high pressure electric fuel pump with common rail injection plus you would need to change the ECU and part of the exhaust .
 
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I have now sourced a complete second hand 108D power unit.
Any hints and tips on completing the swap for this Vito novice would be appreciated
i.e. is it easier to do the swap by lifting the body off the engine gearbox and subframe
or
is it better to remove engine gearbox in the normal manner.
Thanks for any guidance

Billy
 

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