In a message dated 10/11/04 9:47:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
tr6nut@sbcglobal.net writes:
<< 1987 - Lucas enters into an agreement with Magneti Marelli
1991 - Lucas enters into agreement with Eaton (brake systems)
1996 - Lucas Merges with Varity (brake systems)
1999 - LucasVerity acquired by TRW
1999- Denso (Japan) acquires 80% stake in Magneti Marelli
1999 - Delphi Automotive Systems acquires Lucas Diesel Systems
2004 - TRW Automotive becomes an independent company >>
Now there is a wild ride, Magneti Marelli is a Italian company making British
parts but is owned by a Japanese firm.
This is similar to the early 80's Porsche 944. It has a fuel injection
system built under Bosch ( German ) license by Nippon Denso ( Japan ) , they
could
have walked next door to get parts.
Delphi is General Motors ( a sort of AC Delco ). Dig around the Cummins
diesel in a Dodge truck sites. One of the common mods are larger injectors,
these
injectors are called "PODs". Everyone is very hot to get these installed.
What is a POD injector? Prince of Darkness, . . . and these don't have any
electrical connections!
Harold
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