History question, type 44

[Phil Payne]

> >Seriously - never seen such a beast.  Don't have access to the Family
Album
> >engine lookup, either - but I'll have a look when I get back to the UK.
>
> Please refer to either the Family Album or my FAQ page at
> http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/9715/faq.html#intr3 and scroll
> down to diesel engines. There were several diesel engines for 44 type
cars,
> both N/A and turbocharged.

Yes.  As I said, one of the 'Nullserie' that was loaned to Stern was an NA
diesel.  My local taxi drivers (thought they'd be the people to ask) say
there are still a couple of TDIs running round here, but they say the
service was the weak point.  Most taxis in Germany are D-B, and they have
special 'Droschke' departments in some of the main agents that aim to get
the car back on the road in minutes.

Speaking of which - I've been working on a 'hot engine' cylinder head off
procedure - the same steps as before but in a different order so you work on
the cold bits first.

And also - I'm probably going to buy the 1991 Type 44 I mentioned here a few
days ago, for parts.  I'm going to bolt all the parts back together, stick
some new parts in (a Scott Mockry ECU) and DRIVE IT LIKE THE CLAPPERS!

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