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Diesel Trivia #4
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Yeah, I know. It's tough. I am afraid if I offer any clues that it's gonna give it away. I will tell you this car has been for sale in the USA for only a year or two and it's not the kind of thing you'd see ever day. I've seen a couple of them on the road. They are always diesel-powered.
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....and I thought y'all were diesel experts!
here it is:
Power Curve
ZSD 424 TCI-B
Dura Torq DI 24
Technical Features:
•Direct injection combustion system with four valves per cylinder giving excellent fuel economy and low emission levels
• Twin chain driven overhead camshafts (hollow) operating the valves via rocker arms and hydraulic tappets
• Camshaft carrier to support both camshafts
• Aluminum cylinder head in two pieces (reduced height)
•Aluminum intermediate housing with separate pressed steel oil pan to increase cylinder block stiffness and reduce noise
• Multi-layer steel cylinder head gasket
• Chain driven oil pump
• Combined oil filter and oil cooler
• Electronically controlled and chain driven fuel injection pump
• Electric fuel lift pump
• Electronically controlled EGR system
• EGR cooler on certain engines to reduce the formation of Nox (oxides of nitrogen)
• Engine testing and fault diagnosis can be carried out by means of an FDS 2000 analyzer via the Data Link Connector in the wiring loom
• Thermo-plastic intake manifold
Integrated turbocharger/exhaust manifold
• Central two stage high-pressure fuel injectors for improved combustion
• Sound deadened steel front cover
Cylinders4Capacity (cc)2402Compression Ratio19.0Bore (mm)89.9Stroke (mm)94.6Max Power (Kw) 661Max Power (rpm)4000Max Torque (Kw)200Max Torque (rpm)1800Average Dry Weight (kg)198Dimensions L x H x W (mm)681 x 734x 737ApplicationA
Power Curve
ZSD 424 TCI-B
Dura Torq DI 24
Technical Features:
•Direct injection combustion system with four valves per cylinder giving excellent fuel economy and low emission levels
• Twin chain driven overhead camshafts (hollow) operating the valves via rocker arms and hydraulic tappets
• Camshaft carrier to support both camshafts
• Aluminum cylinder head in two pieces (reduced height)
•Aluminum intermediate housing with separate pressed steel oil pan to increase cylinder block stiffness and reduce noise
• Multi-layer steel cylinder head gasket
• Chain driven oil pump
• Combined oil filter and oil cooler
• Electronically controlled and chain driven fuel injection pump
• Electric fuel lift pump
• Electronically controlled EGR system
• EGR cooler on certain engines to reduce the formation of Nox (oxides of nitrogen)
• Engine testing and fault diagnosis can be carried out by means of an FDS 2000 analyzer via the Data Link Connector in the wiring loom
• Thermo-plastic intake manifold
Integrated turbocharger/exhaust manifold
• Central two stage high-pressure fuel injectors for improved combustion
• Sound deadened steel front cover
Cylinders4Capacity (cc)2402Compression Ratio19.0Bore (mm)89.9Stroke (mm)94.6Max Power (Kw) 661Max Power (rpm)4000Max Torque (Kw)200Max Torque (rpm)1800Average Dry Weight (kg)198Dimensions L x H x W (mm)681 x 734x 737ApplicationA
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2006 E320 CDi, 2008 3/4 Ton Suburban, 2007 "rice rickshaw" Accord 5 speed
This is a London Taxi?
Dear U-wagen,
I read a couple of years ago that some London Taxis were imported into North America but they were not certified. Is the one in your photo one of these?
These same taxis used Nissan 4 cylinder diesel engines, not Ford ones. It is possible that they bought diesel engines from Ford as well at a later date.
Can you confirm?
I read a couple of years ago that some London Taxis were imported into North America but they were not certified. Is the one in your photo one of these?
These same taxis used Nissan 4 cylinder diesel engines, not Ford ones. It is possible that they bought diesel engines from Ford as well at a later date.
Can you confirm?
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Dear U-wagen,
I read a couple of years ago that some London Taxis were imported into North America but they were not certified. Is the one in your photo one of these?
These same taxis used Nissan 4 cylinder diesel engines, not Ford ones. It is possible that they bought diesel engines from Ford as well at a later date.
Can you confirm?
I read a couple of years ago that some London Taxis were imported into North America but they were not certified. Is the one in your photo one of these?
These same taxis used Nissan 4 cylinder diesel engines, not Ford ones. It is possible that they bought diesel engines from Ford as well at a later date.
Can you confirm?
In order for the London Taxi to be sold and operated in the U.S. and Canada, the vehicle must comply with all applicable governmental regulations. In general, these regulations fall into two categories: vehicle safety and vehicle emissions.
Vehicle Safety
London Taxis North America, Inc. is happy to report that we have recently completed all of the requirements for FMVSS certification, most notably the development of an appropriate airbag for the vehicle, the redesign of the lighting system and the reengineering of the fuel system to comply with the fuel system integrity standards.
Achieving FMVSS certification has involved ten (10) separate crash events and three (3) sled tests using seven (7) vehicles (the codes allow multiple tests on the same vehicle, e.g., frontal crash and rear crash).
The crash tests were as follows:
- 8 MPH flat frontal - airbag confirmation (no fire)
- 30 MPH flat frontal - FMVSS 208 (interior occupant protection) and
FMVSS 301 (fuel system integrity) - 30 MPH right angle frontal - FMVSS 208
- 30 MPH left angle frontal - FMVSS 208
- 30 MPH rear - FMVSS 301
- 5 MPH flat frontal - airbag no fire
- 30 MPH flat frontal - airbag calibration
- 30 MPH right frontal - airbag calibration
- 30 MPH side impact FMVSS 214 (side impact strength )
- 20 MPH side impact FMVSS 301
A summary of the vehicle safety requirements and the testing status for each is as follows:
FMVSS Test
Compliance Status (December 15 2002)
101 Control and display
Tested-Compliant
102 Transmission Shift Lever
Tested-Compliant
103 Window defrost and Defog
Tested-Compliant
104 Window wiping and washing
Tested-Compliant
106 Brake hoses
Tested-Compliant
108 Lighting systems: Head Light
Tested-Compliant
108 Lighting systems: Rear Light
Tested Compliant
108 Lighting systems: Side Marker Light
Tested-Compliant
119/120 Tires and rims
Tested-Compliant
111 Rearview mirrors
Tested-Compliant
113 Hood latch
Tested-Compliant
114 Shift lock
Tested-Compliant
116 Brake fluid
Tested-Compliant
118 Power windows
Tested-Compliant
124 Accelerator control
Tested-Compliant
135 Brakes
Tested-Compliant
201 Interior Occupant Protection
Tested Compliant
202 Headrests
Tested-Compliant
204 Steering column rear
Tested Compliant
205 Glazing
Tested-Compliant
206 Door locks and retention
Tested-Complaint
207 Seat Anchorages
Tested-Compliant
208 Occupant crash protection
Tested-Compliant
209 Seat belt assemblies
Tested-Compliant
210 Seat belt anchorages
Tested-Compliant
212 Windshield Mounting
Tested-Compliant
212/225 Child restraint systems
Tested-Compliant
213 Child Restraint Systems
Tested-Compliant
214 Side door strength
Tested Compliant
216 Roof crush strength
Tested-Compliant
219 Windshield intrusions
Tested Compliant
301 Fuel system integrity: front
Tested-Compliant
301 Fuel system integrity: side
Tested Compliant
301 Fuel system integrity: rear
Tested-Compliant
302 Flammability Testing
Tested-Compliant
Vehicle Emissions
In order to meet the emissions regulations, we have teamed up with Ford Power Products (the London Taxi now has a Ford (European) 2.4-liter, turbo-diesel engine) and their subcontractor, Riccardo Consulting Engineering (a global expert on diesel technology), as well as London Taxi International of Coventry England and Automotive Testing and Development Services, Inc. of Ontario, CA.
We have tested a variety of new emission components and have re- calibrated the engine in order to achieve compliance with EPA and CARB emission standards. We are presently undergoing a validation program to assure that the re-calibration does not affect the durability of the engine. In addition, we are in the process of changing the engine management strategy necessary to comply with the On Board Diagnostics (OBDII) requirements of EPA and CARB. We expect to complete both the validation and OBDII programs by summer 2003.
Launch Date
With only a few tasks remaining, our launch date for introducing the London Taxi into the North American marketplace will be late summer of 2003. We look forward to select cities being the first North American cities to have the London Taxi in its fleet. When all is said and done, those select cities, their residents and visitors, as well as the City itself, undoubtedly will benefit from having a new, purpose-built taxi roaming their streets.
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who sells London Taxis in N America?
Dear Uber,
What is the output of the Ford diesel engine? I would have thought that they sourced the engine from the Japanese (Nissan or Toyota have a whole lot of hot selling diesel rear drive, column shift manual transmission taxis in Asia and Africa) or German (MB and Volkswagen). Why are taxi fleets not buying them?
What is the output of the Ford diesel engine? I would have thought that they sourced the engine from the Japanese (Nissan or Toyota have a whole lot of hot selling diesel rear drive, column shift manual transmission taxis in Asia and Africa) or German (MB and Volkswagen). Why are taxi fleets not buying them?
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