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240 DL engine swap

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sstimac
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Joined: 28 July 2012
Year and Model: 1981 244DL
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

240 DL engine swap

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Hi all,
I killed my non-turbo b21 a few days ago and have sourced a b23 locally for $70.
I've been looking around and have come up short on what I can keep under the hood. I know the b23 are not k-jetronic, they're lh1. So I'm going to have to pick that up at u pull and pay. What about bolt on accessories like alternator, a/c compressor and power steering pump - are they good to go? Starter, solenoid, etc? I am in a rush to get this done, this car is my daily driver and after a few days I already miss her. Thank folks.

EDIT: I'm not looking for a power horse or anything like that. I just want to make this as painless as possible.

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The A/C compressor, power steering pump, starter motor and alternator are listed as being suitable for engines B17, B19, B21 and B23. Take them off and put them on.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

sstimac
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Year and Model: 1981 244DL
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

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Awesome Thanks Bill. I just realized that I probably have to swap out the computer as well. Am I right? Also is it a fairly easy job to add the fuel injector cables to the harness?
Located in Cincinnati, Ohio and looking for a good B21 nonturbo engine.

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billofdurham
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The K-jet control unit will not work with the LH.

As for the injector wires I would run them alongside the existing loom, tape them into place then cover the whole thing with a braided flex sleeve which you can buy at car parts shops or even eBay.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

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