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[Gold Finger]

MoJ,
I didn't mean to sidetrack this discussion. I think Deisel engines are legitimate alternatives to the gas engine, but where suitable. My understanding is that deisel is not as easy to find in the gas stations in the USA, and costs at least as much. That is a big minus by my viewpoint. Worse is England where I hear Deisel costs more because of taxes.

I also see by this board that Deisel engines are not often seen there. That would mean that finding competent mechanics and parts would be difficult. I know Drexx drives a deisel LC80 in Ca., but that guy knows and understands deisel and has many more opportunities to aquire needed parts than either of us or both of us combined. It's such a pain when you know what you need but can't find it.

I think the situation in the USA points at Gas engines and it's a rough life when you go against the tide. I like my Deisel, but in the USA, if all I've heard is true, I'd use a gas engine.

Diesel is only slightly more expensive in England, Wales and Scotland not much to make difference the largest part of the price on any road fuel is TAX. We do have red diesel which is coloured for agricultural use and this is very cheep but if you get caught by the customs and excise men then they can fine you astronomical amounts even vehicle confiscation of you truck is within there remit. LPG is ½ the price of petrol and a fair number of 4.5 petrol Landcruisers have been converted in the UK which makes for cheep motoring here and even then they are cheaper too buy than an equivalent diesel of the same year, but those who want an 80 here would on the whole still buy the diesel because it has a much superior engine.

An engine is an engine and any good mechanic can adapt his skills. Vehicles change all the time and mechanics grow with them. I suspect that diesels will become more popular in the US. As china demands more and more fuel for there growing economy then fuel prices will rise World wide. I often here some guys in he US complaining about the price of fuel and it will go up so will the demand for more efficient engines it will happen diesel was unpopular here not that long ago most people were very suspicious of them thinking they were for tractors and that they were noisy and smelly. The latest diesels in the smaller Landcruisers are much smaller yet produce more power and torque than the 4.2 TD and more fuel efficient and are environmentally sensitive.

 

[neowulf]

sub fuel tank gauge

 

[neowulf]

just from the turbo/intercooler fitting.

 

[SGT0311]

Can't believe none of you picked up on the picture in Neo's link showing a Land Cruiser 130 New body style???? Wonder if that is what they will look like???

 

[neowulf]

Chaciss is gonna be the same as the US only Sequoia wagon and Tundra. Design is based on FTX consept of Toyotas design department in California. frame is kept like it is today on eksisting cruisers

 

[Kalawang]

Neowulf,


Why use an intercooler in Norway ? It's cold out there isn't it ? Wouldn't a snorkel serve as well ?


Kalawang

 

[neowulf]

i'l have that as well


actualy we might not need it in the winter but on summer we dont have nighs so the sun is always up(this is caled the midnight sun) ,besides an intercoler compresses even more already cold air ,just meaning we get even more effect.

 

[4x4CPOSEADOG]

Neo,

You have an empty sub tank, go fill 'er up dude! Thanks for the pix, that's the same overhead console installed on most middle eastern land cruisers. Wow, that is a really nice rig.

 

[neowulf]

it's not empty, i havent turned the ignition on

thanx

 

[e9999]

you're lucky you're in Norway. In other european countries they don't pay you to use gas and they couldn't afford to fill an extra tank! (damn socialists...!)

 

[reffug]

it the momo clittkiller
works best in low position.
wife loves it

This statement is wrong.......

I really like it, and might even agree with it .......

But it is still wrong.......


clittkiller..........................