There's something about a 22:1 compression ratio that makes little Diesels destroy themselves pretty quickly. Lightweight parts, high RPM, and turbocharging all combine to put more stress on them than they can stand long term. First generation GM Diesel V8's had a nasty habit of stretching thecylinder head bolts and leaking coolant between the block and the head- - - -it was actually possible to see the heads bouncing up and down on the block with the engine idling. Cummins, Cat, Detroit, and other full grown Diesels are a completely different ball game. The original compression ignition engine designed back in the late 1800's was intended to burn powdered coal- - - - -the engine exploded and nearly killed the inventor. He re-engineered it to run on lightweight oil.
