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HDi fun · 05-03-2008, 05:31 PM

I think that's a sound plan Izo. The problem with the 97 Fiesta is that there we never a decent diesel engine fitment - the best I think was the 1.8 TD Escort/Mondeo unit. It's an old school one so it's going to shove the car about in the way yours and mine do with the silly high pressure injection systems.

Whether you could jam in the TDCi unit from a Focus is debateable, although Ford is known for its economy with parts and sharing of platforms.

The problem is going to be getting hold of an engine in the first place.

What you might consider is salvaging a 1.8TD for all the turbo specific components (turbo, intercooler, plumbing etc.) although you'll also probably find that the conrods are different length and valve gear is different.

as a project though -- go for it.

05-03-2008, 05:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
HDi fun Moderator Torque Junkie Car: Peugeot 406 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SOUTH EAST Posts: 2,078	Re: Engine upgrade fiesta (model 1997)... I think that's a sound plan Izo. The problem with the 97 Fiesta is that there we never a decent diesel engine fitment - the best I think was the 1.8 TD Escort/Mondeo unit. It's an old school one so it's going to shove the car about in the way yours and mine do with the silly high pressure injection systems. Whether you could jam in the TDCi unit from a Focus is debateable, although Ford is known for its economy with parts and sharing of platforms. The problem is going to be getting hold of an engine in the first place. What you might consider is salvaging a 1.8TD for all the turbo specific components (turbo, intercooler, plumbing etc.) although you'll also probably find that the conrods are different length and valve gear is different. as a project though -- go for it.