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diesel?

Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:51 pm
by jutwit
im getting so fed up with my engine, im thinking of changing it, i want to put a diesel lump in if its gonna happen, anybody know what one to go for? the easiest option is preferred, and would like it to stay as light as pos, so maybe a 1.4or 1.5 would do. any thoughts or anybody done it?

Re: diesel?

Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:09 pm
by ScottieJ
Tony (d86) is the man to talk too! think he runs a small isuzu diesel????

Re: diesel?

Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 8:07 pm
by muddy kev
i got a escort diesel in mine. connects to a mark2 escort gear box. u have to mod the starter and the clutch arm. not to bad to do. and spares r cheap. down side is if using on road will only do about 55mph as only 4 speed box. i only off road mine, and fuel consumption is great, runs all day on 10 litres

Re: diesel?

Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:11 am
by ScottieJ
i have a spare 4 speed type 9 gearbox if you go down this route and cant find one.

Scott

Re: diesel?

Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 5:42 pm
by d86
did somone say my name. !!!!

i think you mean this one vaux-izuzu 1500cc tubo diesel.


tony :P

Re: diesel?

Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:15 am
by jutwit
that looks good, whats it like fitting it?