2 ltr diesel
 

Hiya.......some advice please....I'm looking to buy a diesel and as I have not had one before, would like some tips on what to look out for....common faults etc.......I've given up on the 18T money pit lol. Cheers

Check out the excellent buyers guide on here!

Dont look at the diesel through rose tinted glasses, they can be every bit as much of a money pit! I'd start looking for one from a forum member who has a track record of maintaining their motors!

From my own 8 year personal ownership the two items that are most costly is firstly the clutch, I am at 193,000 miles and have had two so far, and the injectors though not such a big deal if they come out easily, once out it is a £450 repair bill to have them re-conditioned by Lynx Diesels. After that everything that has gone wrong was realitivitly easy to repair using the knowladge here and internet parts. Anything heavy duty I left to my local ex Rover/MG garage and always had the car back the same day so with the right tools and knowladge it cant be that hard to repair.

I am sure you are aware of the Marque issues (plenums, handbrake, clutch etc). Main diesel specific ones are PCV & injectors. At least no belts or head gasket issues!

Well I've done it........bought a 2 litre cdt conne.....gets delivered Wednesday......fingers crossed

Good Luck :D I hope that your troubles will prove to be less than mine ;)

Stick fuel pumps at the start of this list!:}

Surely can't be any worse than the 1800 turbo........that engine is a nightmare lol