converting engines

[confused81]

hi can anyone tell me if its possible to convert a petrol engine to a diesel engine in an m reg nissan micra?? if you can how much do you think it will cost ???

[woodchopper]

Diesel engines are made from stronger stuff than petrol engines and have much higher compression ratios anything is possible but as Zac says more than its worth.

[Toureman]

No it's not.

[Panic Button]

Any Nissan dealer would be happy to turn your car into a diesel, but it would come back with a different registration number, and most likely a different colour.

[david1702198]

dont think nissan had a diesel engine for the micra in 95.did they?

[BenDToy]

Why on earth would you want to do that? Unless the existing engine is completely ruined, and even then I would still recommend scrapping it! After all, even in good condition the car is only worth about �500.
Apart from which a diesel would probably require a modified gearbox, electrical system and fuel system. And then your insurance premiums would likely go up because it is modified. If you really want a diesel car then go out and buy one.

[Big Bri]

you cant convert a petrol engine into a diesel .stupid !

[Twenty20]

I think, hope, he means swapping the engine for a diesel unit rather than converting!!

[confused81]

well as a typical female i got my words confused (hense the name) i did mean swap. so next question i have been offered �900 for the car i take it thats good!!!

[phizzy]

i'll say it's good - snatch his (or her) hand off and don't look back!

[confused81]

thank you for your replys