I have both, auto and manual. I prefer the auto, because the gear change on the manual isn't the best in the world.
I do agree with Andrew that the non cat N/A 2.0 is a realy flyer, it amazes me how quick it is every time I jump into it from the auto 2.1 TD. It just loves to be driven hard.
Never driven an Epic 2.1, but I am glad mine has the manual pump, as the potentiometer on the Bosch pump on the Xantia TD we have is constantly playing up, and messing about with idle and general smooth running of the engine.
1990 XM 2.1 Turbo SD
2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Lux Automatic
2009 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Automatic
Thanks for the offer Robert but I think I'll try to fix and stick with the fully mechanical pump ta don't have the same info for the Bosch pump do you ?
Cheers Colin.P
1995 Cit XM 2,1 TD Silver Estate - deceased
2004 Opel Vectra Estate
2008 Kia Ceed td
1989 Pug 205 Cabriolet
1998 Ford Puma
1979 Triumph TR7