2LTE replaced by 2L

[Ape]

Has anyone successfully fitted a non-turbo 2L engine into a 1990 surf that had an EFI 2L engine originally fitted ?
I think I am fighting with the ECM at present,mechanically I have no problems.glowplugs and stop solenoid main issue.
I am a qualified technician,just trying to save a bit of time and headscratching!
Any help welcome.
Cheers APE.

[marky]

There is no Crank sensor on the the 2LT engine so you will have problems.
Tony or others will have more info with this.

[Ape]

There is no Crank sensor on the the 2LT engine so you will have problems.
Tony or others will have more info with this.

Thanks for that but I'm fitting non-turbo 2L engine so need no input from crank sensor to control fuelling etc.

[kevb]

why dont you just put a push button inside for your heater plugs and wire your solenoid into an ignition live.

[JimL]

PO put a 2LT into my surf which originally had a 2LTE. Dont know what the issues were, manual glow plug control is all I have to sort out (ooh and a new engine) and then I can whip out my ECU and stick it on EBAY.

[Koi]

Why a 2L, I would have thought that would be well under powered to pull along nearly 2 ton of Surf. Go for a 2LT, its got the turbo but with a lot less electronic stuff.

[Ape]

why dont you just put a push button inside for your heater plugs and wire your solenoid into an ignition live.

was ready to do that but wanted to keep as original as possible incase i fitted another 2LTE engine in future.sorted now,earthing problem with controller culprit.

[Ape]

Why a 2L, I would have thought that would be well under powered to pull along nearly 2 ton of Surf. Go for a 2LT, its got the turbo but with a lot less electronic stuff.

like the sound of that,used 2L out of written off '93 pick-up too cheap to refuse.bought surf with blown engine so never driven it yet,if i like it i will take your advice.