fifeman 164 Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 On a 06/07 ford focus diesel estate which is the better engine the 1.6 tcdi or the older 1.8 tcdi or even the 2.0. Looking on the net for info seems lots of conflicting advice on them, just wondered which is the most economical and reliable engine. Any mechanics on here can shed any light ? cheers atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nans pat 2,575 Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 ive a transit connect 1.8td think their the same engine.good engine plenty of pull. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fifeman 164 Posted July 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Also been looking at the Peugeot 307 estates, the 1.6 hdi and the slighty older 2.0 hdi. I like the look of these, massive boot for the dogs and looks good mpg, but read bad reports on net. Justlooking for a decent clean estate just as a second car for the dogs and up two or about two grand mark. Just reliability and economy with abig boot with a load cover. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper_Al 1,012 Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 VW Passat Estate 1.9tdi 130bhp... bullet proof, mine has a 160K on it never misses a beat 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 9,172 Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 VW Passat Estate 1.9tdi 130bhp... bullet proof, mine has a 160K on it never misses a beatfamous last words haha, you've cursed it now 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper_Al 1,012 Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 lol... i fooking hope not Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dark-destroyer-85 636 Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 On a 06/07 ford focus diesel estate which is the better engine the 1.6 tcdi or the older 1.8 tcdi or even the 2.0. Looking on the net for info seems lots of conflicting advice on them, just wondered which is the most economical and reliable engine. Any mechanics on here can shed any light ? cheers atbi had a 2005 plate 1.6 tdci engine one of the best cars I've ever had never had a problem with it people say the turbos go but mine never I even ran it round with hardly any oil in it for a bit and it didn't blow but they do say the 1.8 are the better ones but if I was you go buy the older shape ones with a tddi engine got one now on best car I've had ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dark-destroyer-85 636 Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 (edited) On a 06/07 ford focus diesel estate which is the better engine the 1.6 tcdi or the older 1.8 tcdi or even the 2.0. Looking on the net for info seems lots of conflicting advice on them, just wondered which is the most economical and reliable engine. Any mechanics on here can shed any light ? cheers atbi had a 2005 plate 1.6 tdci engine one of the best cars I've ever had never had a problem with it people say the turbos go but mine never I even ran it round with hardly any oil in it for a bit and it didn't blow but they do say the 1.8 are the better ones but if I was you go buy the older shape ones with a 1.8 tddi engine got one now on 2003 plate best car I've had for the dogs ?? Edited July 3, 2016 by dark-destroyer-85 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cmuzzy 6 Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Got a 03 focus 1.8tdci starts and goes good got good.pulling power and over 140k on clock great reliable cars Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dodger 2,660 Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Good thread does anyone know which recent astra engine is the best, shame they stopped using the Isuzu one they were good, and which is better for reliability a recent focus or Astra ; ) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftm 3,357 Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 peuogot 2.0 diesel est got loads of pull never misses a beat [low to ground though] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fifeman 164 Posted July 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Cheers fellas, I do like the passats but the facelift on a 06 is bit more than I would want to spend on a second car. Hence why I was looking at the focus and the Peugeot 307sw estates they seem to be cheaper and have a decent sized boot with a load cover on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fifeman 164 Posted July 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Good thread does anyone know which recent astra engine is the best, shame they stopped using the Isuzu one they were good, and which is better for reliability a recent focus or Astra ; ) I used to have a astra van the 1.7 cdti, it was great on fuel. But head gasket went on it twice and wouldn't have a van now as I think they are more prone to getting a pull at night 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fifeman 164 Posted July 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 peuogot 2.0 diesel est got loads of pull never misses a beat [low to ground though] I really like these the 307s, cheap and got a huge deep boot for dogs. But I rad on net they prone for loads of problems, the 1.6 hdi gets slated, shame because looks like it has great mpg. Not to fussed about ground clearance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mule123 112 Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 you want a older focus 18 tddi there bullet proof the injectors in the 1.8 tcdi are crap 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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