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« on: October 04, 2006, 17:40:33 »
Just for something to do - i have just taken the air filter apart on my 110
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nasty black 'tar' and crud inside.
looks like fitting a replacement over the weekend, and also refitting the air filter to turbo pipe, as this is looking a little 'tired'
Am going to try and clean the housing out as well.and do the diesel and oil filters too!
also adjusted the throttle cable as well - makes a hell of a difference, can hear the turbo whistle now!
Regarding oil, shall I throw supermarkets own in, or get something a little more upmarket?#
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« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2006, 18:09:13 »
I'm presuming you are on about the oil bath air filter system, cheap 20/50 would be my choice, nice and thin and will still do the job

I thought they stopped using them after the series, obviously not :?
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« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2006, 18:22:23 »
No I meant for IN the engine!
sorry didnt make it very clear!
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« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2006, 18:43:22 »
They all do it!  :(

Some people have rerouted the Rocker breather so to stop it messing up the filter.
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« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2006, 19:58:20 »
on tthe oil - you get what you pay for.
Supermarket stuff is ok but with winter coming up I would go for something a little better
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« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2006, 20:03:13 »
Worth giving the engine a flush out on the first change, run a 1000 miles then check it out for leaks etc, change again for decent oil and away you go
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« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2006, 20:04:02 »
When changing oil i put duckhams or similar in, then when topping up use cheap mainly with expensive occasionally ... that way u still have all the additives in but it isnt so painful on the wallet!
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« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2006, 20:20:16 »
Hi

I work in the lubricants and additives side of the motor trade, and without doubt you get what you pay for  - the same with fuel.

The specialist suppliers - Shell, castrol, mobil et al, put additional and more 'refined' additives packages into their oils and fuels - the supermarkets and cheaper brands you less well refined oils/fuels with lesser or no additives packages.

My personal recommendation would be to use better - i.e-branded fuels and oils.
When changing the oil add an engine flush to the old oil let it run up to a decent temp - pref take it for a 5-8 mile run, then drop the old oil and refill. Also from time to time add a fuel clean/additive.
The most technologically advanced Engine Flushes and Fuel Treatments on the market are sold by 'Forte', they are detergent based not solvent based - so more enviromentally friendly.
The Flush is used and recommended by more Manufacturers and dealer groups than any other, even though they are one of the most expensive.
The Fuel Treatments are also detergent based so do not combust like solvent based products and therefore clean areas after combustion - outlet valves, EGR's, Lambda sensors, etc, etc.
The only problem is that they are only sold to the trade - however a group such as forum users/club members could arrange a deal.

As you might guess, I sell Forte products but they are the best on the market, hence why I sell them.

Contact me if you want any more info or advice

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« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2006, 20:40:08 »
Quote from: "bezzabsa"
Just for something to do - i have just taken the air filter apart on my 110
EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
nasty black 'tar' and crud inside.
looks like fitting a replacement over the weekend, and also refitting the air filter to turbo pipe, as this is looking a little 'tired'
Am going to try and clean the housing out as well.and do the diesel and oil filters too!
also adjusted the throttle cable as well - makes a hell of a difference, can hear the turbo whistle now!
Regarding oil, shall I throw supermarkets own in, or get something a little more upmarket?#


wont be needing to do this now then!!!
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« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2006, 21:23:13 »
nope
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« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2006, 23:43:51 »
Looks like you got quite a good deal, any toys and has she done many miles?

Luck...

Chris
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« Reply #11 on: October 06, 2006, 21:13:37 »
Quote from: "Minotaur"
Looks like you got quite a good deal, any toys and has she done many miles?

Luck...

Chris

done 138k (same as the 110)
no toys.... but has had the inner arches by the rear doors fully reapired - last week!!
solid boot floor, few scabs on inner wings - but largest is about 4mm , so nothing serious yet!
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« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2006, 20:26:35 »
Quote from: "muddyjames"
Quote from: "bezzabsa"
Just for something to do - i have just taken the air filter apart on my 110
EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
nasty black 'tar' and crud inside.
looks like fitting a replacement over the weekend, and also refitting the air filter to turbo pipe, as this is looking a little 'tired'
Am going to try and clean the housing out as well.and do the diesel and oil filters too!
also adjusted the throttle cable as well - makes a hell of a difference, can hear the turbo whistle now!
Regarding oil, shall I throw supermarkets own in, or get something a little more upmarket?#


wont be needing to do this now then!!!

Erm.............................
*sheepish grin*
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