Here in the UK diesel 80's outnumber petrol by at least 10 to 1. Is there a reason that the US/Canada don't have diesels? (Why don't Toyota let you have them or is it a government decision?)
Has anyone ever looked into importing a diesel 80 or even just the engine? Is it possible? I have done a little research on the availability of diesel engines and have found 2 with no difficulty. How about importing the front half of an 80 - then you have a few spares and bits and bobs should there be problems mounting a diesel in a petrol engine bay. Also, I believe there is less duty to pay if it's not a running vehicle that you import.
So what's the score? You don't like diesels or you're not allowed them? If you could legally import a diesel engine / front half of an 80 how many people would want one?
Jim
Has anyone ever looked into importing a diesel 80 or even just the engine? Is it possible? I have done a little research on the availability of diesel engines and have found 2 with no difficulty. How about importing the front half of an 80 - then you have a few spares and bits and bobs should there be problems mounting a diesel in a petrol engine bay. Also, I believe there is less duty to pay if it's not a running vehicle that you import.
So what's the score? You don't like diesels or you're not allowed them? If you could legally import a diesel engine / front half of an 80 how many people would want one?
Jim