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Old December 14th 06, 04:43 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
karel
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Default Smart Turbo Diesel or VW Lugo Diesel


"Philippe Vessaire" wrote in message
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kumaros wrote:

In my opinion, the Toyota
and the PSA group light alloy diesels are the way to go.


Toyota: timing chain
Peugeot: timing belt

Mo
The cast alloy bloc of PSA engine is not "well born". As a former PSA
engineer, I eared about some bloc failures on test bed. The 2l engine
is realy a better bloc but too heavy and powerful for two seater
planes.

I prefer the Toyota engine in the 90-100HP range.


Ah. And had you been a former toyota designer,
no doubt you would prefer PSA...?