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January 02, 2008, 10:49:20 am

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1.6 td any years better then others?
« on: January 02, 2008, 10:49:20 am »
so i want to swap a TD into my N/A diesel coupe.. and i am curious any years better then others to look at for the 1.6 td? thanks


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Reply #1January 02, 2008, 03:37:57 pm

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« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2008, 03:37:57 pm »
The one with the T3 on the back,JR engine code i think  :wink:
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Reply #2January 02, 2008, 06:04:12 pm

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« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2008, 06:04:12 pm »
i don't believe the engine code has much to do with what turbo it has, but i could be wrong.  the only real differences are the which turbo and whether its solid lifter or hydro lifter.
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Reply #3January 02, 2008, 07:44:29 pm

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« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2008, 07:44:29 pm »
so a 1984 would have? solid lifters?
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Reply #4January 02, 2008, 08:27:28 pm

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« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2008, 08:27:28 pm »
Probably the last years of production would be the most reliable ie 91-92. The lowest mileage is good too, just so everything is not worn out. You can re-machine everything of course but it gets pricy. I find it hard to beat the stock assembly from the factory, it takes a very good diesel specialist machine shop to duplicate the reliability of a factory engine. Speaking as one who has blown up my share of engines and built quite a few. Cheers Dan
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Reply #5January 03, 2008, 10:20:20 am

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« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2008, 10:20:20 am »
I'm afraid of 92 TDs in the 200-300k range because I've heard that they have bad piston rings. I've taken 2 apart to confirm this. It's just a phobia though and most are probably fine
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