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Feb 14th, 2008, 09:01
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Is there an easy way to identify the 2.4D/D5 units in the later cars, (think it is post 2005MY).
My understanding is:
D5 upto 2004/5 have dark grey cover = 163bhp
D5 post 2004/5 have light grey cover = 185bhp
However, is the light grey cover specific to 185bhp or specific to E4.
I see dealers advertise (>2005) cars as 163bhp with pictures of light grey engine cover and had always assumed that this colour signified a 185bhp unit ?
Thus, if both post 2005 variants, 163 (2.4D) and 185 (D5) have the same colour engine cover - how do you visually tell them apart.
You may have guessed, looking for a quick test in the engine bay as do not always have access to tracing VIN and vehicle badge deletion exists, etc
Additionally, anyone know if the 6-speed manual is specific to D5 or is it also used in the 2.4D.
Advice appreciated
Is there an easy way to identify the 2.4D/D5 units in the later cars, (think it is post 2005MY).
My understanding is:
D5 upto 2004/5 have dark grey cover = 163bhp
D5 post 2004/5 have light grey cover = 185bhp
However, is the light grey cover specific to 185bhp or specific to E4.
I see dealers advertise (>2005) cars as 163bhp with pictures of light grey engine cover and had always assumed that this colour signified a 185bhp unit ?
Thus, if both post 2005 variants, 163 (2.4D) and 185 (D5) have the same colour engine cover - how do you visually tell them apart.
You may have guessed, looking for a quick test in the engine bay as do not always have access to tracing VIN and vehicle badge deletion exists, etc
Additionally, anyone know if the 6-speed manual is specific to D5 or is it also used in the 2.4D.
Advice appreciated