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I cant decide on what engine

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MuckingFuddy:
I having problems deciding what engine to put in my 1984 90, im currently running a normaly asthmatic diesel that couldnt pull the skin off a rice pudding.  :(
Im not bothered about fuel economy :twisted: , but am worried about the water problems that V8's suffer :? .
The 200 & 300tdi options are just too expencive for me at the moment :x .
Can you convince me to get a V8 if so which one? :?:

Xtremeteam:
Snce ur putting a salsbury out the back any v8 will do,as for the water thing
a bit of effective waterproofing & ive had mine up the bulkhead vents without a snorkel

MuckingFuddy:
Is it worth waiting to get my hands on a 3.9ltr V8 or should a 3.5ltr V8 be enough?

Xtremeteam:
ive got a 3.5 in mine but as ever biggers better :twisted:  :twisted:

muddyweb:
3.5 is a great engine... readily available for good money, easy to maintain, plenty of scope for mods and upgrades.

The 3.9 is bigger and better, but more wonga too and some can be prone to water jacket problems :-(

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