Fiat Ducato 1.9 TD Engine, Tech Advise Needed

Fiat Ducato 1.9 TD Engine, Tech Advise Needed

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Saturday 8th September 2012
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Anyone run a 1.9 TD in their Ducato ?

Fiat UK and their Dealer network have Very less than helpfull, it really is shocking. Fiat UK must be unique in not having a UK technical dept .

The 1.9 Engine in my van lacks power and torque and drinks fuel like you wouldnt beleive . Unless the Turbo is really spinning it is as flat as a pancake.
In France 2 years ago it really struggled on hills. Wondering if there is A Known problem or upgrade for this 1.9 engine ?

Been thinking if I can re power it with one of the later Fiat engines. I beleive either the 2.8 which seems to have been fitted to Ducatos from aprox 1999, or the Newer Multi Jet engine, But I don't have a clue whether my gearbox is compatible or what else would be involved.

Any info much appreciated.

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6,492 posts

170 months

Wednesday 12th September 2012
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Hi Nagshead, thanks for your reply . Yes, I am thinking of the 2.8 lump, circa 99 on I beleive. Any idea if it's a straight swap ? Or are the Engine mounts, X member, Radiator etc etc all different ?