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GJM Posted a lot Alloy engines; like communism- great in theory. Posts: 1,393	Retro Diesels GJM @gjm
	Nov 27, 2006 23:16:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	What retro Diesels is there out there? Not to uncommon, on the large side and cheap is the search parameters ;D So far i got: Volvo 240 Sierra Granada Citroen CX SD1


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briandamaged Guest	Retro Dieselsbriandamaged @GUEST
	Nov 27, 2006 23:20:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Peugeot 504 and 505......my Dad has an '86 505 GTDT, looks like a shed, sounds like a bag of spanners in a spin dryer, pulls like a train....almost 300k and still going strong. Brian


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twinspark Part of things Posts: 25	Retro Diesels twinspark @twinspark
	Nov 27, 2006 23:21:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Seconded on the Pug 505. I really want to own a 505 at some point. Probably not a diesel, though.
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arthurbrown Guest	Retro Dieselsarthurbrown @GUEST
	Nov 27, 2006 23:24:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Old + diesel invariably = a world of slow noisey tedium. Buy a Mk3 XR3. Buy a Mk6 Escort TD. Add together for silly torque steering economy. I kid you not.


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PhoenixC Posted a lot Posts: 4,423	Retro Diesels PhoenixC @phoenixc
	Nov 27, 2006 23:41:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Maestro TD loads of torque and not too bad, well compared with other equivalents. SWB MK3 transit or a 504 pickup are both great fun diesel commercials. Peugeot diesels are probably one of the best retro dieselsto live with on a day to day basis
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Seth South East MorrisOxford TriumphMirald HillmanMinx BorgwardIsabellaCombi Posts: 15,538	Retro Diesels Seth @seth
	Nov 27, 2006 23:57:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Taxi drivers of the 60's unite!
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reanimation Probably posted too much Probably? Definately! Posts: 12,694	Retro Diesels reanimation @reanimation
	Nov 28, 2006 0:02:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	PUG or Citroen, forget the sierra they are not upto much they say. slambulance!
	Aug 11, 2009 22:14:38 GMT MK2VR6 said: it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts

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reanimation Probably posted too much Probably? Definately! Posts: 12,694	Retro Diesels reanimation @reanimation
	Nov 28, 2006 0:03:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top

	Aug 11, 2009 22:14:38 GMT MK2VR6 said: it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts

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bstardchild Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 14,962 Club RR Member Number: 71	Retro Diesels bstardchild @bstardchild Club Retro Rides Member 71
	Nov 28, 2006 0:05:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	reanimation said: PUG or Citroen, forget the sierra they are not upto much they say. slambulance! Not sure about the go faster stripes ;D


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reanimation Probably posted too much Probably? Definately! Posts: 12,694	Retro Diesels reanimation @reanimation
	Nov 28, 2006 0:09:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	lol, not sure about any of it! ;D
	Aug 11, 2009 22:14:38 GMT MK2VR6 said: it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts

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bstardchild Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 14,962 Club RR Member Number: 71	Retro Diesels bstardchild @bstardchild Club Retro Rides Member 71
	Nov 28, 2006 0:38:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	reanimation said: lol, not sure about any of it! ;D Oh good I'm just off to sell some drugs


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samyboy Posted a lot Posts: 2,822	Retro Diesels samyboy @samyboy
	Nov 28, 2006 1:22:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	didnt think the volvo 240 came in diesel are you assuming the DL is diesel as its just pov spec petrol 2.0 IIRC
	once again rocking with 1117cc and 4 gears!

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Smiler Posted a lot I no longer own anything FWD! Or with less than 6 cylinders, or 2.5ltrs! :) Posts: 2,492	Retro Diesels Smiler @smiler
	Nov 28, 2006 6:48:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The older Ford diesels are supposed to be right dogs! Pogweasels mk3 XR3 idea sounds interesting though. As for the diesel SD1, that's just wrong you pervert!
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PhoenixC Posted a lot Posts: 4,423	Retro Diesels PhoenixC @phoenixc
	Nov 28, 2006 7:22:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	reanimation said: The VM turbo diesels in those are not the most reliable engines in the world. The NA diesels in pre defender 90`s and 110`s are a more reliable but very slow. There are plenty of converted diesels kicking around in Land and range rovers though from 200/300 tdi`s to Daihatsus and even chevy 6.2V8`s which have plenty of torque but not much power.
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	Nov 28, 2006 7:29:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The volvo 240 diesel is called a d6. Straight six 88hp from peugeot i think (or was it renault?) Smells like a old bus. Strong motors though


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akku Probably posted too much Posts: 15,837	Retro Diesels akku @alistairk
	Nov 28, 2006 8:22:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Everyone forgetting Mercedes? Does it have to be a TDI as they did a range of 200, 250 and 300 diesels in the W122 W123 W124 and S class (W112?) bodies. When did the BMW TDi first appear? You could always transplant a modern efficient TDi into an older oil burner or even petrol car. The Pug 2.5TDi was a popular swap into hot rods and the like - even seen them in yank pickups!
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GJM Posted a lot Alloy engines; like communism- great in theory. Posts: 1,393	Retro Diesels GJM @gjm
	Nov 28, 2006 9:05:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	From what i can find the 240 did come with a Diesel model with a VW lump. Must be poor quality wobbly children's play pony poo rare tho because people on the volvo owners club forums seem to have never seen one. The 700 range deffo came with one, always had a soft spot for the 740 saloon


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dollywobbler Posted hell of a lot Retro Japanese magazine Posts: 6,398	Retro Diesels dollywobbler @dollywobbler
	Nov 28, 2006 9:24:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Audi 100 could be had with a diseasel. 5 cyl jobbie I think. Nice. I missed a chance to buy a 1983 Audi 80 diesel earlier this year for a mere £195! I bought a curse word Maestro instead. Still kicking myself for that one.
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Mr_Bo11ox Posted hell of a lot Posts: 7,388	Retro Diesels Mr_Bo11ox @e661301
	Nov 28, 2006 9:48:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nowt wrong with those maestro diesels, apart from the noise and rust! The Volvo 240 diesel does exist and it does have a VW diesel lump in non-turbo flovour, however they were not sold in the UK so you would need to look on teh c0nt1nent to find one.
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Imperial Posted a lot Posts: 1,802	Retro Diesels Imperial @andy998imp
	Nov 28, 2006 10:03:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	gjm said: From what I can find the 240 did come with a Diesel model with a VW lump. Must be poor quality wobbly children's play pony poo rare tho because people on the volvo owners club forums seem to have never seen one. woohoo,i'm one up on the owners club,not only have i seen one ,i've been in one too. ;D from what i can remember the owner telling me it was a good car ,but space was a bit tight in the engine bay with a tank-like straight six in it.its the same engine as used in the 85-92 vw lt van.


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