[Tabs]

Anyone know what the specs of this engine are?? I'm trying to decide if I should pick one up as my runaround car and ditch Jalopy.

Tried looking on t'internet and can't find any info on reliability or engine/options.

Can anyone help [?][?]

 

[golfv64mo]

The Umwelt is the predessor of the Mk4 SDI engine - non turbo 1.9 lump. About 65bhp, IIRC.

 

[Tabs]

Ah that makes sense... What would the fuel economy be like with that kind of unit?

 

[golfv64mo]

Should be pretty good - Umwelt is German, I believe, for 'Environment' - was one of the first diesel engines geared up to be less of a pollutant to the environment, and hence has a better MPG than many diesels of the same era - though I doubt it'll be as economical as an equivilant TDI unit. You're probably looking at a combined MPG figure in the mid to high 40's.

 

[Tabs]

Thanks for the info, I can pick one up for about ?800 so might give it a whirl if the savings are enough to justify.

 

[jubbly]

Quote: posted by golfv64mo on 08/02/2005 13:26:06

Should be pretty good - Umwelt is German, I believe, for 'Environment' - was one of the first diesel engines geared up to be less of a pollutant to the environment, and hence has a better MPG than many diesels of the same era - though I doubt it'll be as economical as an equivilant TDI unit. You're probably looking at a combined MPG figure in the mid to high 40's.

I only read last month that the Umwelt was the cleanest Diesel engine of the time hence the name []

PS Tabs just resent your n75 valve cash.

 

[simch]

You will be hankering the 1.4si power after a few weeks in an Umwelt, Tabs! They are v slow, my mum had one, and even she thought it was slow compared to here 1.1 polo!! lol

 

[Tabs]

Ooooh yeah thats one thing I'll miss is the 'ol K series kick [] It's either an Umwelt or 420SDI at the mo, both are the same price with the Rover being slightly younger and having a tad more 'umph' for the money... Would be nice to be back in a dub though.

I just want something cheap, economical and low key that I can leave anywhere and not have to worry about (everything the R wasn't lol)

@jubbly - Cheers mate!

 

[Cossie boy]

We have a 420 SLDi and last time I went to Brum and back it worked out at 52 mpg driving about 60/70 and trying not to accelrate hard, lol

but it goes very well indeed, suprises lots of cars, also well comfy and all the gadgets too!

im kinda looking at same for when I sell my Golf and get a cheaper car, im looking at either :-

Golf MK 3 GL Tdi

Rover 420 GSDi/SLDi

Volvo 440 TD

Passat TDi 110 with a million miles on it!

 

[andymac]

for that cash and needed economy I would go looking at 306 turbo diesels they handle well and have plenty of oomph not quite a VW but much better than the rover

 

[Foxy]

What about a 90/110hp Octavia......leggy ones are pretty darn cheap.

And what d'ya know - they have mostly mk4 golf mechanicals !!

 

[Tabs]

Theres not that many 306's going for that kind of money (>1k) Andy...

I think the Rover420's gonna win this round, found a couple on Ebay going for a decent price.

 

[The Walrus]

Mark the rover is coming out in you GET OUT BEFORE ITS TOO LATE !!!!

 

[Tabs]

I fear its too late already my bearded friend.

 

[andymac]

next thing youll be getting it converted to LPG so you can be a proper rover driver!

 

[The Walrus]

Fight the ring frodo fight it !!!!

 

[Tabs]

lol @ andy - it must be this old age lark I keep hearing about []

 

[andymac]

seriously Tabs what about a citroen zx volcane tdi sames a pug 306 but cheap as chips and loads of oomphhh

 

[Tabs]

Had a look at those Andy, cheap as chips but.... IG10 [:O]

 

[andymac]

IG10??