GV27

Here's a real nice Irish diesel.

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...diesel+ireland

Cmar

That's my rig, thanks for the link GV27.
I have to say it's a dream to drive. Loads and loads of torque + the auto box make for very relaxed driving. And there is always loads of power in reserve for overtaking etc...

But.........

I've been doing some looking at the 80 series Landcruiser. There are some really sweet Japanese imported versions around Ireland. They have the 4.2 turbo diesel engine with standard diff locks on the front, center and rear diffs. Solid axle up front. Should be able to get a '96-97 for the same price for what I would get for my Hilux if I sold it.

Hmmmmm, decisions - decisions

M1911

Yes it is. The VW Touareg is almost as fast 0 to 60 (7.5s) as my old 2000 GTI VR6 (7.0s). And it gets similar mileage on the highway.

A turbo-diesel 4Runner would perform almost as well as my 2003 V8, but get 30% better mileage and have 30% better range.

Erich_870

I agree!! Check out the engine Popular Mech. thinks the Touareg could come with... "probably a 5.0 V10 that develops 308 hp and 550 ft.-lb. of torque" Holy Crap that would rock!!! Think how much fun that would be in a 4runner!!

My parents have owned two ford diesel pick ups , cough, cough, Don't worry, its not genetic and they had to use fuel additives to keep the fuel filters from clogging and killing the engine because of all the crap we get in Oregon fuel. The mechanic told them Oregon doesn't have any fuel testing, so we get sent the sh**ty stuff. I don't know if that is true, but Bush and Cheney's employers don't want to pay to refine our diesel to the quality of European diesel.

I'm wondering what will happen when the new lower sulfur diesel hits the pumps. I think a lot of the loggers and machine operators are going to flip a lid when they have to rebuild their old cats once the sulfur is no longer there to lubricate. Could be big problems for those who don't see it coming.

amusement

There is testing for diesel fuel from Oregon Dept of Agriculture
.. see this link http://www.oda.state.or.us/msd/programs/mfq.html

Perhaps it's the winter blend of number 2 diesel that is the problem. An additive would be necessary in K-Falls when the low temprature begins to gell diesel. I went to OIT for 2 years. I remember how cold it got. burrrr!

I believe diesels like crawlers and pumps/generators can sill use off road diesel that is exempt of the reduction in sulfur campaign.

Erich_870

Ahh, good to see they fixed it in 1997. My parents got rid of thier last diesel before that.

Yeah, its getting cold down here again, we just had some rain/snow and now its sparkling everywhere. Hey Amusement, what were you studying down here?

Your right about the fuel being for on road heavy duty diesel engines. Heres the EPA's final rule: http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/...ay-18/a01a.htm if anyone is interested.

Babypig

The toyota diesels are mostly made for toyota by Hino. Drop around and see what they got for a used engine or if they can source them for you if you really want one.

amusement

I was studying Industrial Management ( I call it Industrial nastiness... lol) 90-92 class of 96 .. skipped a few years ... lack of money.

funglenn

well, if anyone does get a diesel engine, keep us posted, I would just hate to get one and then not be able to find the good diesel.

Just wait, we are going to get Diesel Hybrid cars.....