stoterstangen90 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I am investigating to put a 1.9 PSA diesel lump into my Marina, because my 1800 b-series is seised. Good idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Sounds ike an excellent idea. Do it. Sure you don't want to fit a B-series diesel? 38bhp!!! Thought not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Sounds like it could be a good idea. For that genuine BL authenticity though, a Perkins Prima would be another option - with or without turbo. As Pog says,m the 1489cc B-series diesel is a bit of a joke, but they did a 1798cc version as well, as fitted to the Sherpa van, which would be a slightly less gutless alternative if you can find one. Or why not go nuts and fit a 2.6-litre straight 6 like the Aussies did. Only then would you learn the true meaning of understeer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoterstangen90 Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 The 1.9 PSA is also fitted in the LDV200 / ldv Pilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milford Cubicle Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 An intercooled Rover L-series would go laarvely in a Marina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustbucketP6 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I bought a Leyland Daf 200 with the Perkins diesel last year in a Desperate Van Challenge. Three of us from work (Commercial Motor) had 500 quid to spend on vans and had to perform a number of challenges. It was kind of like a Top Gear rip-off but with no big egos and no destroying things. I bought the Leyland Daf while my colleagues got a Reno Master and a Bedford Midi. I won hands down. That van was wonderful, and that engine never skipped a beat. I actually ran it for 3 months and sold it for a 4 quid profit. Here's the film if anyone's interested - sorry it's a bit shite. http://www.roadtransport.com/blogs/truc ... movie.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Wasn't there a diesel fitted to Morris Ital vans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 How would you marry the PSA lump to the B series box? Otherwise go for it - use a Turbo Diesel lump and have even more fun increasing the boost.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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