Karmann Gipsy Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Hi All Put up a post yesterday about our search for an older A class, specifically about a Pilote. However, it seems that we now have several different makes and models to look at at various dealers. The thing they ALL seem to have in common though is the Fiat 2.5 TD engine/chassis. (Ducato, first type with dashmount gearlever, roughly 1996 ish.) Does anyone have any experience of this engine/chassis setup, as in what to look for, will it be powerful enough etc etc? Afraid I know nothing about the Fiats! Many thanks for any advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docted Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Fiat 2.5 td is the pick of that era. Plenty powerful enough to take you wherever you are going and bring you back as well. Just ensure that Timing Belt has been changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemoss Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 We went from a 2.8JTD to a 2.5TD when we swapped a newer motorhome for an older one and fine the 2.5 to be far more economical (in similar 'vans), quieter when cruising (though not when idling) and up to the mark in terms of power unless you want to win at the traffic lights grand prix. We worried about going back in time and down in engine size, but it's been just fine. Last poster was absolutely right to mention the importance of checking that the timing belt and tensioner have been changed at (I think) about 40,000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest starspirit Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 The old 2.5 td is a tough reliable work horse of an engine (generally) but in my humble experience is very noisy, harsh and somewhat overgeared for a coachbuilt. The 1.9 is a bit better but the 2.0 hdi is a modern car derived diesel and as such is considerably quieter abd smoother, which is important on a long haul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Gipsy Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 Well, you all seem to be right. Just bought a Dethleffs A class with the 2.5 engine, and it certainly did have plenty of pull-much more than the VW 2.4D I am used to!! Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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