Hello everyone!
Since my father got a Range Rover Sport diesel last year, I have been very interested in getting a diesel vehicle. Unfortunately, I am in college, so I was left with the option of getting a reliable car, so I opted for the Rav4. I have been reading and watching a lot of videos about the Rav4 diesel offered in other countries. They offer a 2.0L or 2.2L (1AD and 2AD-FTV/FHV) variant mated to either a manual or 6 speed automatic transmission. The automatic gearbox is coincidentally the commonly used U660F gearbox usually mated to the 2GR-FE 3.5 V6 engine. I usually see these engines online for ~$1000-2000 depending on condition and U660F gearbox available for less than $1000. How unfeasible would this project to take on when I have the time and funds in the future? I know it is MUCH more complicated than just buying those two components, but is it that big of a task considering that these engines and transmission are designed to fit in this vehicle?
Thank you!
Since my father got a Range Rover Sport diesel last year, I have been very interested in getting a diesel vehicle. Unfortunately, I am in college, so I was left with the option of getting a reliable car, so I opted for the Rav4. I have been reading and watching a lot of videos about the Rav4 diesel offered in other countries. They offer a 2.0L or 2.2L (1AD and 2AD-FTV/FHV) variant mated to either a manual or 6 speed automatic transmission. The automatic gearbox is coincidentally the commonly used U660F gearbox usually mated to the 2GR-FE 3.5 V6 engine. I usually see these engines online for ~$1000-2000 depending on condition and U660F gearbox available for less than $1000. How unfeasible would this project to take on when I have the time and funds in the future? I know it is MUCH more complicated than just buying those two components, but is it that big of a task considering that these engines and transmission are designed to fit in this vehicle?
Thank you!
