Doblo 1.4 petrol engine
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Doblo 1.4 petrol engine
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Charlie - Oxford
don't forget to say Hi in the Doblo section,
Charlie - Oxford
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We chose the 1.4 petrol to avoid the nuisance of the dpf and flywheel issues with the diesels. Its a bit asthmatic and high revving but the basic unit has been been around for ages.
B.E
Hi B E
I bought mine for exactly the same reason! The only thing is because it's 1.4 it's as rare as a Bentley. genuine parts are as expensive as well. All my friends have had all those usual problems with the diesel versions. mind you because of the low gearing the petrol economy is not good.
I bought mine for exactly the same reason! The only thing is because it's 1.4 it's as rare as a Bentley. genuine parts are as expensive as well. All my friends have had all those usual problems with the diesel versions. mind you because of the low gearing the petrol economy is not good.
Hello Triggy, welcome,
I would love to ask fiat why they designed such a flexible engine with low end torque, blueprinted air manifolds, big valves for high swirl and then fitted it with a low ratio 4000rpm/70mph gearbox. I think it could easily do 70mph at 2500rpm.
Anyway its a good engine, beware the steel sump rust though, if you want to avoid a £1000 bill paint it quick with hammerite mine only lasted 6 years.
All the best, John
I would love to ask fiat why they designed such a flexible engine with low end torque, blueprinted air manifolds, big valves for high swirl and then fitted it with a low ratio 4000rpm/70mph gearbox. I think it could easily do 70mph at 2500rpm.
Anyway its a good engine, beware the steel sump rust though, if you want to avoid a £1000 bill paint it quick with hammerite mine only lasted 6 years.
All the best, John