Thread: any news on a 2005 Defender??

hmmmm, didn't think about that... maybe make it a 110 and put a second 7.3 in the back... to compensate and all 8) 8) 8O 8)

Hey Outlaw,

Why the fascination with big block diesels? - these are as heavy as ****.

The Euro diesels are far superior to the Japanese and American diesels - this is why they are such big motors to compensate for the lack of technology.

The best and most refined diesels - as in best power / torque to weight ratios, smoothness of driving, robustness are ALL European. Merc / BMW / Peugeot / Audi are all class leaders in this field - hence why Ford have an association with Peugeot for diesel motors for 20+ years now.

As most Euro motors are relatively small capacity they have to be more technologically advance - the acceptance of diesel in Europe is huge.

My mate in the UK has just purchased a BMW 3 Series Convertible with their latest 2 litre 4 cylinder TDI motor - goes like stink and doesn't cost a fortune to run (less pollution tax, car tax, insurance, fuel etc)

When Australia finally catch up with the burning of fossil fuels and altering the taxation of vehicle in such a way, then people may realise what they are purchasing.

But just my 10c worth.

LRH

sorry - previous post sounded as a rant.

was not ment to be ops:

But to add to the above, Why did International buy the rights to the old 300 TDI (powering Ford trucks & utes in America)?

Superior technology to theirs, but not good enough for the European market.

LRH

Originally posted by LRHybrid100
Why did International buy the rights to the old 300 TDI (powering Ford trucks & utes in America)?

Did they :?: Could this be a source of cheaper parts :?:

Originally posted by LRHybrid100
Hey Outlaw,

Why the fascination with big block diesels? - these are as heavy as sh*t.

The Euro diesels are far superior to the Japanese and American diesels - this is why they are such big motors to compensate for the lack of technology.

The best and most refined diesels - as in best power / torque to weight ratios, smoothness of driving, robustness are ALL European. Merc / BMW / Peugeot / Audi are all class leaders in this field - hence why Ford have an association with Peugeot for diesel motors for 20+ years now.

As most Euro motors are relatively small capacity they have to be more technologically advance - the acceptance of diesel in Europe is huge.

My mate in the UK has just purchased a BMW 3 Series Convertible with their latest 2 litre 4 cylinder TDI motor - goes like stink and doesn't cost a fortune to run (less pollution tax, car tax, insurance, fuel etc)

When Australia finally catch up with the burning of fossil fuels and altering the taxation of vehicle in such a way, then people may realise what they are purchasing.

But just my 10c worth.

LRH

You forgot the VW V10 MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM V10 :roll: :roll: :roll:

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Why did International buy the rights to the old 300 TDI (powering Ford trucks & utes in America)?

Did they :?: Could this be a source of cheaper parts :?:[/b][/quote]

They do a nice 2.8 litre now - but still AUD10,000

LRH

my old man has an X5 with the 3L Diesel and she does go [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

but as for my fascination, pure and very simple really... I love the F series trucks and 7.3L sounds better than 3L... ha, bet you weren't expecting that reasoning ops: i am blessed with the pure ignorance of not knowing what makes things tick or work at it's best

new TDV6 is FAR greater motor than even the TD6 - on paper.....

we will see how she goes in AU soon.

LRH