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What year did the 2.8D come out?

Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2003 2:51 pm
by 2car
Mate is looking at a '91 turbo'ed Diesel Lux. Owner claims it is a 2.8. Is he getting dooped?

Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2003 3:06 pm
by ToNkA
Im pretty sure 91 had 2.8

Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2003 3:31 pm
by spazbot
yeah it should be a 2.8 they were in from about 89 onwards (i think)
it should be a 3L motor listed on the Plate or whatever it is

88

Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2003 6:04 pm
by Brad
3L started in late 88 as an option . Carried into 89 and became the standard late 89 and on.
I use to own an 88 that had a factory 2.8 D in. I bought it from the original owner, Books and all.

A 91 would have been a non turbo 2.8 from factory so the turbo will be after market. Check it out to make sure it is a respectable turbo and not some crappy setup.
Check the engine number if it is a 2.8 then it will be a 3L start if it is a 2.4 then it will be a 2L starter.

If it looks liek a fctory turbo then make sure it is not a 2LT from an import.

Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2003 6:47 pm
by RUFF
Brad is correct. The 2.8 never came out anywhere with a factory turbo at all.

Posted: Thu May 01, 2003 12:24 pm
by 2car
Thanks All

He no buy!

Anyway, he mentioned that he was bummed that he missed out on a "Sweet Pajero" so I have stopped taling to him. :roll: