I'm Surfin!

[silvtr1000]

Hi All,

I got me a Surf at last!

It's a blue Jan 1990 SSR Limited 2.4 manual. I drove it 280km from Cork to Dublin yesterday. I'm delighted with it. I think did all the checks properly and it seems like a fine car. And I'm happy with the price I paid.

I have a question - The engine number begins with 2L, not 2LT. As I understand it, the 2L is a non-turbo engine, fitted in the gen1? Mine has a turbo, with a "turbo on" light in the tacho dial.

It certainly isn't fast, and I can't perceive a noticable increase in oomph when I hear the turbo whine and the turbo light comes on.

I can also hear the fan come on now and then - YAAHAAY! The thermostat works! The needle never ventured in either direction from just below half way.

I'm Surfin!


Mark

[Morr]

Nice one Mark, looks like your searchin has paid off.

Happy Surfin


Can't answer your query on the Turbo, but I'm sure the others will be along soon.........

[silvtr1000]

Come on, guys! Is a 2L a turbo engine?

Se my original post above...

Thanks all,

Mark

[Morr]

edited out 'cause my answer was wrong

[Koi]

OK Mark I'll jump back in, AFAIK the 2L is virtually identical to the 2LT but without the computerised engine management system, ie still turbo, but a more conventional electrical/mechanical management control system. Easier to waterproof and more rugged than later versions with all their electronic wizardry.

Like I say, I think this is the correct story, but await confirmation or rebuttal from those who know better.........

2L was Indirect Injection
2LT Turbo with indirect injection
2LTE Turbo indierct injection (Electronic)

[silvtr1000]

That's what I thought, but this 2L HAS a turbo. And judging by the fact that there's a perfectly factory-fitted dash light saying "turbo", I don't think it's been added aftermarket.

Very curious.

[Koi]

That's what I thought, but this 2L HAS a turbo. And judging by the fact that there's a perfectly factory-fitted dash light saying "turbo", I don't think it's been added aftermarket.

Very curious.

Take a few pics of the engine and post them here so we can have a look.

[Morr]

2L was Indirect Injection
2LT Turbo with indirect injection
2LTE Turbo indierct injection (Electronic)

Aha, I was confusing the difference between the L and LT with that between the LT and the LTE, sorry, knew someone would know better. I'll go remove my erronous remarks before I lead anyone astray....

[Guest]

I think that the engine number on the block begins with 2L on all of them as the block casting is the same whether it is a 2L, 2LT or 2LTE.

However I could be really wrong here. I think the only number that matters is the one on the VIN plate which should state whether it is a 2L, 2LT or 2LTE.

Cheers

[silvtr1000]

You're spot on Andy - the VIN plate says 2LTE, and the alloy thing on top of the engine (injector housing? turbo?) has a big red "EFI" on it - how I didn't cop that, I don't know ...

Thanks All

Mark