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gazzlewizz

New Member

• Nov 1, 2014

• #1

Hello good people, my question is a simple one (or is it?).I have a 81 series 3 with a 2.25 diesel that seems to run very well , recently had quite a bit of work done overall . Is it worth changing the engine or running with the original? Im hoping to start green laning with her, does this factor in? Thanks for any help and advice , Gary.

 

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Freetime101

Active Member

• Nov 1, 2014

• #2

If it ain't broke, don't fix it

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Nov 1, 2014

• #3

+1 not the lost powerful of engine but would take anyone anywhere

 

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gazzlewizz

New Member

• Nov 1, 2014

• #4

Thanks chaps , I was hoping to hear that and im a beginner so won't be pushing to hard anyways.

 

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LeonG

Member

• Nov 2, 2014

• #5

Just buy some ear defenders or you'll be deaf by Easter. They're a good engine but slow. I used to compete with a s3 n/a diesel.

LeonG

 

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Julian_S

New Member

• Nov 2, 2014

• #6

You'll get the like it, I've had a series 3 Diesel now for a few years and love it. I do a fair bit of towing and am always happy with it, regularly using low box on some hills.

The only thing it's not good at is towing on the motorways as it simply does not have enough power to allow you to keep pace with the lorries on inclines - you run the risk of getting rear ended by a truck :-(

Julian