Hi,

Does the plain sdi 1.9 engine have the Pumpe Duse high pressure system? I ask because there is a fair amount of posts around the Web about the complexity and expense of repairing the newer type of diesel engines. The simpler, older types seem cheaper to maintain over the long term.

Thanks in advance.

No the SDi isnt a PD engine. It has a regular injection pump.

Hello Lummox,

Ah, good. Now is it possible to have an aftermarket turbocharger and intercooler fittted? If so, I think that this would give the best of both worlds.

Thanks for your response.

Blimp

You would have far more trouble trying to maintain an aftermarket turbo/injectorpump setup than you would a well proven PD setup.

You should get 200000 miles and a lot years service out of a PD engine so I think you are worring for nothing.

If you 100% have to have old TDi technology then why not get an Octavia with a 90/110 engine. Seen a few of these on ebay with 300000+ miles on the clock.

Pick any VAG 1.9D though, I don't think you need to worry as they are all well proven.

Cheers

Lee

Converting an SDi to turbo would be a tricky process, new pistons, maybe rods, manifolds and ECU.

Far better selling the SDi and buying a PD engined Fabia.

Hi there,

Well, it looks like my idea is a non-starter doesn't it?. I thought that adding a turbocharger would be a simple operation because I've a simple sort of mind. Obviously I'm wrong.

So I'll take your advice and go for a PD after all. Many many thanks for your guidance. You've both saved me from an awful mistake.

Best wishes

You wont regret getting a PD, 1.4 75bhp, 1.9 100 bhp and 1.9 130 bhp are all cracking diesels.

The 1.4PD has all but replaced the 1.9SDI across the VAG range now - supposed to be a cracking engine.

Hello Guys,

Thanks for your comments. Slight change of plan - I went down to my nearest Skoda dealer yesterday and sat in a Fabia. Unfortunately the seats were too narrow for my big backside. Otherwise it seemed to be a cracking car.

I also sat in an Octavia and that was okay so I'll focus my attention on that model. Funnily enough there seemed to be as much space for the driver in the Octavia as there is in the Superb. Passenger space doesn't concern me so the Octavia will be fine.

Very best wishes to you all.

Blimp

Slight change of plan - I went down to my nearest Skoda dealer yesterday and sat in a Fabia. Unfortunately the seats were too narrow for my big backside. Otherwise it seemed to be a cracking car.

Blimp

I found the Fabia too narrow in every way. I looked like Noddy stuffed into the front seat. I'm just a big fat heffalump of a bloke - 6ft, 54" chest, 19 stone (and falling thankfully )

Hi Gwilo,

Yes, you'd think that car manufacturers would cater for a wider range of sizes, wouldn't you? It wouldn't be hard to put in longer seat slides, more adjustable steering columns and better seat height adjustment. I've got very long legs and my wife has rather short ones. It's surprising the cars that we both can't get comfortable in...

If it's any help, the most spacious car in every way that I've sat in is the Vauxhall Vectra.

Best wishes,