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Hey Guys, new to the site, I just got a great 79 4x4 only thing is the 1.8 engine is currently not working. I am wanting to go the diesel route. I does have a 4spd manual tranny. I was wondering what the easiest or best route is to go in order to get a diesel running luv. Please let me know what the best easiest and cheapest route to go is. Thanks cheers

I read somewhere that the chevette had a 1.8L diesel engine that was a basic bolt in swap but you will still have to modify wiring and the fuel system for the diesel engine.

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On the diesels that came stock in LUVs the starter is on the opposite side as a gas engine, so at least you will have to change bellhousing and and input shaft on the tranny. Best would be finding a running donor truck (Turbo with 5sp best) that had been wrecked or had major rust, swap over what parts you need.

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'78 Chevy LUV,1.9,4sp,headers,31's,SAS Dana 30,Dana 20,SOA rear w/Aussie Locker, rough body, bought new 12/4/78.
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