here you go... AN 81 Chevy Luv diesel, one owner for 3500...

1981 chevrolet luv diesel

Mahindra allegedly tried to break their agreement with Global Vehicles, possibly when GV had orders for about 50,000 trucks. They did this by delaying emissions certification from the Punishment Agency. The whole deal is tied up in court. I wouldn't hold my breath on the Mahindra.

I haven't heard anything about a diesel Tacoma, no mention of it on the Diesel Technology Forum, and they're on top of what's happening in the industry. Cummins is experimenting with a new engine in the Nissan Titan, but I don't see the point of that, as the Titan is mediocre at best, and the market is in a smaller, economical truck IMO as opposed to a full sized half-ton.

That is way over priced, about 1/2 what they were new. think they had the Isuzu engine.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Seriously? Got a link?

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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar.

83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 400,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 22,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.

Looking for it. I know they promised back in 09 that it would be in the US in '10 but then kept getting pushed back. I'm really hoping it isn't just another "test" of the US market where they say they're going to do it and then use the reaction of the public as basis for bringing it or not.

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Onus probandi incumbit ei qui dicit, non ei qui negat

I recondition w123/w126/w124/w140/r107/r129/ steering boxes!


1984 300D "Elsa" odo reset 6/2011 147k
1983 300TD "Mitzi" ~268k OM603 powered
1995 E300 "Adelheid" 262k [Sold]

I have a 1985 Mitsubishi truck with the Turbodiesel. They were made for the U. S. market from 1983-1985. Dodge sold them as D-50, and were basically identical except for the badges. Used engines are available from many sources, including the larger 4D56 (2.5?) that came in the Pajero, and other non-U. S. market vehicles. These engines/trucks are much easier to find than all the others (Nissan, Toyota, Isuzu). The stock 4D55 (2.3) in my truck is very peppy, but not as much as the 4D56. A friend of mine has a 4D56 in his truck (even the same color!) that he got from one of those used Jap engine places. His is intercooled from the factry, so he needed to make a hood scoop to direct the cool air through the intercooler. His truck will set you back in the seat when the turbo spools up! He did spend a LOT of money for this setup, but he feels it is worth it....

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All Diesel Fleet
1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL
2005 E320 CDI (daily)

LOTS of parts for sale!


EGR block kit
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html

1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This!
Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst.

Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11):
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html

i love the datsun 720's with the SD22 motor...had an opportunity to buy one a few years back for only $1000 but never did....i wish i would have

The Chevy Luv is the only vehicle I know of which rusting the frame in half is not uncommon.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Still driving my 82 VW rabbit disel pickup. I have had it for 15 years.No complaints for what it is.

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80 300SD (129k mi) 82 240D stick (193k mi)77 240D auto - stick to be (153k mi) 85 380SL (145k mi) 89 BMW 535i 82 Diesel Rabbit Pickup (374k mi) 91 Jetta IDI Diesel (155k mi) 81 VW Rabbit Convertible Diesel 70 Triumph Spitfire Mk III (63kmi)66 Triumph TR4a IRS (90k mi)67 Ford F-100 (??)

My indie has a rust free but rough VW pickup he says he could put in running condition with a good used engine for 2500. I am tempted but the upright seating in a standard cab pickups would cutrail my ability to stop on the road and have a comfy nap so I hesitate.

It would make a great town runner though.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

It was an effort by John Perez, which means there's no way in hell it would ever work out. I still want my 244X-

Tom w

The VW Pickup is not an over the road vehicle. Its a deathtrap on today's roads

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80 300SD (129k mi) 82 240D stick (193k mi)77 240D auto - stick to be (153k mi) 85 380SL (145k mi) 89 BMW 535i 82 Diesel Rabbit Pickup (374k mi) 91 Jetta IDI Diesel (155k mi) 81 VW Rabbit Convertible Diesel 70 Triumph Spitfire Mk III (63kmi)66 Triumph TR4a IRS (90k mi)67 Ford F-100 (??)