Hi,I have had too many problems in the past (and present !) with turbos in my diesel cars (all IDI) that I was wondering if it would make sense a non-turbo TDI. If I just could get the minimum power it woul make a much simpler engine.For example, I was wondering if a 2.5TDI (AEL) engine (140hp) could get 90-100hp without turbo. I guess that I would have to remove the electronics and install a mechanical pump. But I guess that this would be a forever-engine, and VERY reliable.Sorry, to many free time ... ;-)Nacho
I've never seen one fail on an IDI diesel, other than from foreign object damage or running insane boost.