Browsing the bay and came across http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-VAUXHALL-FRONTERA-SPORT-2-5-TDS-12-Months-MOT-/280691028093?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item415a7d307d
Says its a 2.5 Diesel sport, but I thought the only sport diesel was a 2.8 in the A series and 2.2 in the B series.
Trev
2.5 DIESEL sport ???? WERE THEY EVER MADE
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2.5 DIESEL sport ???? WERE THEY EVER MADE
by country_Est on Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:20 pm
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Re: 2.5 DIESEL sport ???? WERE THEY EVER MADE
by john (smifffy) on Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:31 pm
looks like that one was
The vehicle details for P752 RGV are:
Date of Liability 01 08 2011
Date of First Registration 24 02 1997
Year of Manufacture 1997
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2499CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Heavy Oil
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour WHITE
The vehicle details for P752 RGV are:
Date of Liability 01 08 2011
Date of First Registration 24 02 1997
Year of Manufacture 1997
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2499CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Heavy Oil
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour WHITE
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Re: 2.5 DIESEL sport ???? WERE THEY EVER MADE
by meooo on Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:49 pm
Yep, we sold one a couple of years back..a coiler in mint green it was... one owner, no mileage on it, but rotten as a pear in places...
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Re: 2.5 DIESEL sport ???? WERE THEY EVER MADE
by Rifleman on Sat Jun 11, 2011 12:12 am
Yup, Madchef used to have one too.
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Re: 2.5 DIESEL sport ???? WERE THEY EVER MADE
by Retro Pedro on Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:22 am
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 500wt_1076
Here's a second one Trev (auction ended).
To me, it looks like they came in round about series A facelift time - as a replacement for the 2.8. I'm sure Greg once told me the 2.5 replaced the 2.8 as an option due to Vauxhall having to get a lower emission engine variant.
Here's a second one Trev (auction ended).
To me, it looks like they came in round about series A facelift time - as a replacement for the 2.8. I'm sure Greg once told me the 2.5 replaced the 2.8 as an option due to Vauxhall having to get a lower emission engine variant.
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Re: 2.5 DIESEL sport ???? WERE THEY EVER MADE
by Rifleman on Sat Jun 11, 2011 11:07 am
That compeletly correct mate. 
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Re: 2.5 DIESEL sport ???? WERE THEY EVER MADE
by yaki on Sat Jun 11, 2011 10:41 pm
Yes but not many about, only ever seen 1 in the flesh
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Re: 2.5 DIESEL sport ???? WERE THEY EVER MADE
by country_Est on Sat Jun 11, 2011 10:47 pm
Well live and lear all the time.
Just something else to look out for when I come to look for aq new SWB toy
Trev
Just something else to look out for when I come to look for aq new SWB toy
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Re: 2.5 DIESEL sport ???? WERE THEY EVER MADE
by Drift on Sat Jun 11, 2011 10:48 pm
Ive seen quite a few Shorty 2.5's on the bay, anything saying TD usually is the 2.5 as the 2.8 is the TDI
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Re: 2.5 DIESEL sport ???? WERE THEY EVER MADE
by andysd1 on Sat Jun 11, 2011 10:49 pm
strange, i am watching that
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Re: 2.5 DIESEL sport ???? WERE THEY EVER MADE
by country_Est on Sat Jun 11, 2011 10:51 pm
Been watching a few just to see what they are going for, prob wont be in the market to buy one till Sep / oct time as a winter project or next year, as I havent yet got the new house purchase fully sorted yet.
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Re: 2.5 DIESEL sport ???? WERE THEY EVER MADE
by snapper on Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:41 am
What about this one?
2.5 TD Sport, a snip at a mere £1295.00 It's a white one too and really rare to boot what with it having the 5 doors and all.
2.5 TD Sport, a snip at a mere £1295.00 It's a white one too and really rare to boot what with it having the 5 doors and all.
This posting may have been helpfull, on the other hand probably not... Either way, I may have had drink when posting it in which case it's probably not as helpfull as it could have been
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered )
Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck.
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Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
Work safe, and remember all technical problems can be resolved with a hammer, the trick is knowing where to hit it and how big a hammer to use (I often find it may also help to have a spare bit in the shed to replace the bit you have just mullered
)Work in Progress (or not as the case may be) I give you.... 'O-no' the truck.
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Owning a 2.8 is a hobby in it's self...
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Re: 2.5 DIESEL sport ???? WERE THEY EVER MADE
by 4x4moomin on Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:56 pm
Hi, I have a 1997 2.5 diesel sport and was wondering if anyone could tell me a little more about the unusual engine.
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Re: 2.5 DIESEL sport ???? WERE THEY EVER MADE
by frontlee3 on Fri Jun 15, 2012 11:22 pm
ive had one preg facelift horrible vm engine 4 cylider heads americam agri engine a small lorry engine really if not looked after properly they tend to drop a push rod from not changing the oil regulay and needing new lifters because of it also fitted in p38 range rovers jeep cherokee and rover 825's push others ive had it in the fronty and 2 jeeps all drop the rods from crap mantanice records lack of the oil change but if looked after they are a strong engine and will usually pull any thing
must get it mucky
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Re: 2.5 DIESEL sport ???? WERE THEY EVER MADE
by 25tds on Wed Jun 20, 2012 10:03 pm
i had a Sport 2.5tds
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