So i worked out a deal with the guy and drove up to napa and made the trade.

The Build list when i got it:
Vw 1.9 Turbo Diesel engine with mechanical pump injection
stock r150 trans and chain transfer case
diamond front axle with high pinion 4:56 open diff
stock rear axle with open 4:56 diff with leaf spring conversion, with disc brake conversion
 
The interior was all there but tore apart, had no gauges

It was red with brown interior.

285/70/17  tires with pro comp wheels.

So the build started for my right after.

First thing i wanted to take care of was the mechanical injection, i wanted to put all the electronics back on the motor so i could hook up a computer and see what was going on with it.

The motor also had an upgraded turbo and injectors so i wanted to get a custom tune for the ecu so i could get as much horsepower power out of the little 1.9 diesel engine (this engine is a little tiny thing).

So i ended up buying an whole 2001 jetta so i could steal all the electronic and wiring to convert the motor back.
after getting all the wiring and injection pump off the donor car (11mm injection pump from an automatic trans car, which means more fuel for the bigger injectors and turbo), i sent all the wiring to a company back east to have them make a clean harness to use in the toyota.

Also ordered and stage 5 custom tune form malone tuning for the ecu.

So when its all said and done the little 1.9 turbo motor that has about 100hp stock is now around 200hp and blows black smoke if you get on the skinny pedal just a little.

Did some clean up on the front axle

Added six shooter knuckles

In the process of building a new front diff with 4:56 and arb Locker.

And I know the front spring hanger weld job needs some help

Did some clean up on the front axle

Added six shooter knuckles

In the process of building a new front diff with 4:56 and arb Locker.

And I know the front spring hanger weld job needs some help

That steering looks kinda sketch with the lil tabs. Not sure i would trust that long term

Transmission and transfer cases week

I’ve had dual Cases sitting in my garage for almost 2 years finally took them apart found a couple small parts missing, ordered them up. Cleaned all the dirt and grease off and painted them.

I also picked up a R150 Transmission from A 1996+ tacoma from a guy locally that had installed the higher 5th gear for better rpm on the freeway.
But to use the transmission I had to completely take it apart to swap out the input shaft for 3.0l input and bell housing,
Also swapped the tail housing because I already had the transfer case adapter for the 3.0l also.

In the middle of getting everything back together.

Ordering a new marlin clutch.

Finally got the runner out  of the garage again, transmission with higher 5th gear, dual cases with 4.7 in the rear and a new rear driveline.

All the brackets are cut from 1/4” plate, I’m trying to come up with something better but the Vw motor is a lot taller then toyota motors

That steering will fail pretty quick especially off road.You are going to need to want to do low steer compared to that steering

I’ve been looking at my steering a lot lately I think I’ve come up with a solution, there’s a oil pan that will give me alittle more clearance, then if I redo the motor mounts (which need to be redone any ways), I should be able to move the engine up a little over and inch then there should be enough clearance for straight drag link again.

Leaf spring mounts/ Pinion angle set - check
Shock mounts - check
Brake lines - check
Drive shafts and third - check

Diamond axle ready to go

Thanks it’s getting there