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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Shackeng on 08 January 2010, 16:36:37

Title: BMW td
Post by: Shackeng on 08 January 2010, 16:36:37

When did VX stop using the BMW 2.5td engine? Have I asked this before? If so kick me. Ta.

TIA  ::)

Title: Re: BMW td
Post by: Del Boy on 08 January 2010, 16:42:37

1999 I think.

Title: Re: BMW td
Post by: tunnie on 08 January 2010, 16:44:44

2001 on a X, were the last ones

Title: Re: BMW td
Post by: TheBoy on 08 January 2010, 16:47:04

On Vauxhalls, 2001. Repelaced with a GM 2.2 4 cylinder lump.

On Opels, 2003 when production ceased.  Post 2001 Opels got the rather nice Y25DT BMW common rail engine, complete with 5 speed auto/

Title: Re: BMW td
Post by: Omegatoy on 08 January 2010, 18:21:34

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On Vauxhalls, 2001. Repelaced with a GM 2.2 4 cylinder lump.

On Opels, 2003 when production ceased.  Post 2001 Opels got the rather nice Y25DT BMW common rail engine, complete with 5 speed auto/

they did indeed and also available with manual trans, been looking on german ebay and they are a nice motor!!! :y

Title: Re: BMW td
Post by: TheBoy on 08 January 2010, 18:28:51

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On Vauxhalls, 2001. Repelaced with a GM 2.2 4 cylinder lump.

On Opels, 2003 when production ceased.  Post 2001 Opels got the rather nice Y25DT BMW common rail engine, complete with 5 speed auto/

they did indeed and also available with manual trans, been looking on german ebay and they are a nice motor!!! :y

it does have reliability issues, so be aware if you're buying

Title: Re: BMW td
Post by: Shackeng on 09 January 2010, 16:42:54

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On Vauxhalls, 2001. Repelaced with a GM 2.2 4 cylinder lump.

On Opels, 2003 when production ceased.  Post 2001 Opels got the rather nice Y25DT BMW common rail engine, complete with 5 speed auto/

Now that sounds like a car I would really like. Bet they didn't do any RH drive tho'. :'( :'( :'(