Mud-club
Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: Landyman on May 01, 2009, 22:50:48
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Hi
Like the title says can anyone recomend somwhere not too far from me in Cambridgeshire that can tweak my pump timing and maybe play with the turbo to get me a little better performance and a little less smoke. :roll:
I think it's already been played around with as it is a bit smokey but its not oil burning smoke its like black over fueling smoke. :huh:
I've tried ajusting the pump myself but it either get's more black smoke or it seriously reduces performance :huh: I think I need some expert help :undecided:
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If you can take your intercooler out, flush it, and reinstall it then you'll get a nice performance boost (and no need to declare it as you've merely given the car a good service). I used the following process:
Remove intercooler. Gently hose dried mud from lower 1/4 of it (do not use a pressure washer as it will wreck the cooling fins).
Lay intercooler on its back and fill with paraffin. Leave for a few hours, with the odd gentle shake to slosh it about
Empty into a suitable container. It will come out black.
Repeat with remaining paraffin
Drain, flush with water until it runs clear
Leave to dry thoroughly (IMPORTANT - if there is any water or paraffin left it will damage your engine)
Refit
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Mines got a very large intercooler that someone else fitted. I think my real problem is the fuel pump settings. I know you can ajust it but I can't seem to get it right I just thought it might be easier to get someone that knows what they are doing to set it up. :-k
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Leave to dry thoroughly (IMPORTANT - if there is any water or paraffin left it will damage your engine)
Any suitable solvent will do. I speed up the drying with an adjustable heat gun inserted in one port and let it blow thru until the fumes stop.