AuthorTopic: poor power  (Read 1968 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline nismo2004

  • Posts: 130
  • Attack: 100
    Defense: 100
    Attack Member
  • Karma: +0/-0
  • Referrals: 0
poor power
« on: September 28, 2010, 14:22:50 »
hi guys my 200tdi disco seems to be sluggish.
since being a memeber on here i have seen a few people with the usual problems and have done the following to try to souch whats wrong.
the disco is lifted with springs and a body lift and has a lot of extra parts like roof rack light bar winch and 265 tyres. so i dont expect it to be like a sports car.
but seems that when i reach hills its loosing power and i have to change down to 4th to make it up the hill,.
also seems to run a bit hot to, its fitted with a kenlow style suction fan which dont seem to make a difference if its on or off.

this is a list of what i have done so far.
replace fuel filter / clean sediment tank.
remove and flush intercooler.
replaced lift pump with new one.

when i start up and on driving it seems to smoke esp on gear changes,
the diesel pump had been tweeked but i have put this back to stock position.
i did wonder if it could be a turbo problem or if the injectors need changing. i do get a slight smell of what smells like gas, and did read somewhere that this could be caused by faulty injectors. as the fuel econemy isnt great to.
so before i go spending more money on parts that dont need changing can anyone point me in the right direction as its becoming a pain now and getting to the pount where i dont enjoy driving it.

Offline Saffy

  • Posts: 3127
  • Attack: 100
    Defense: 100
    Attack Member
  • Karma: +1/-0
    • The Bell Inn, Imber.
  • Referrals: 0
Re: poor power
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2010, 16:41:33 »
any turbo pull at all? check if turbo waste gate lever seized? Is the plumbing from actuator to the injection pump intact? check all the turbo /intercooler hoses for leaks/stretching.
.swonk eno oN .esoht dna eseht ,siht dna taht ,wollof ot selur emos teg eW

Offline nismo2004

  • Posts: 130
  • Attack: 100
    Defense: 100
    Attack Member
  • Karma: +0/-0
  • Referrals: 0
Re: poor power
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2010, 16:53:16 »
turbo seems ok, i have checked all pipes and they seem ok, i removed the top intercooler pipe and ran the engine then throttled it up and im getting plenty of air from the turbo,

one thing i have just done this afternon was to remove the injectors and i have given them a clean in thinners and just ran it around the block and seems to have made a big improvement,
so now looking at replacing the injectors or injector tips,

now next question is would you replace the whole injector unit or just the tops,
whole unit is

Offline Saffy

  • Posts: 3127
  • Attack: 100
    Defense: 100
    Attack Member
  • Karma: +1/-0
    • The Bell Inn, Imber.
  • Referrals: 0
Re: poor power
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2010, 16:57:10 »
no experience of servicing injectors here yet, maybe investigate getting them tested and overhauled where needed.
.swonk eno oN .esoht dna eseht ,siht dna taht ,wollof ot selur emos teg eW

Offline BigBlueBeast

  • Posts: 472
  • Attack: 100
    Defense: 100
    Attack Member
  • Karma: +1/-0
    • RAF Marham, Norfolk
  • Referrals: 0
Re: poor power
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2010, 22:26:33 »
If cleaning the injectors helped, source a bottle of cataclean, normally available at wilkos for around 15 quid. It has always done wonders for me!!!!
http://www.NCCPhotography.co.uk
1997 'P' 300TDi Disco 1 called Daisy - Sold
1992 'K' Shogun Mk2 LWB called Misty - 4x roof spots
                                                          4x front spots - 440 watts TOTAL atm
                                                          CB fitted - channel 21 - All SOLD
1996 "P" Vauxhall Frontera - SOLD
1992 "J" Toyota Hilux - SOLD
1992 "J" Mitsubishi Pajero - SOLD
1995 "M" Land Rover Discovery V8 - SOLD
Next One - 1986 Land Rover 90, EX-Military Yellow - SOLD
1996 "P" Range Rover P38 4.6 HSE LPG Converted, Blue

'YOU NEVER KNOW UNLESS YOU TRY'

Offline Range Rover Blues

  • Moderator
  • ***
  • Posts: 15218
  • Attack: 100
    Defense: 100
    Attack Member
  • Karma: +3/-0
    • South Yorkshire
  • Referrals: 0
Re: poor power
« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2010, 00:27:35 »
I picked up brand new Bosch injectors for
Blue,  1988  Range Rover 3.5 EFi with plenty of toys bolted on
Chuggaboom, 1995 Range Rover Classic
1995 Range Rover Classic Vogue LSE with 5 big sticks of Blackpool rock under the bonnet.

Offline nismo2004

  • Posts: 130
  • Attack: 100
    Defense: 100
    Attack Member
  • Karma: +0/-0
  • Referrals: 0
Re: poor power
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2010, 17:21:59 »
well it seems that it didnt nake that much of a difference, so not sure what the problem is.
i will strip them again and try using some cataclean, i have read that using 2 litres of ATF in your tank once a year helps keep the fuel system clean and or clean contaminated parts, not sure if this is a good idear or not.
i also checked the turbo waistgate erm thingy and seems stiff to move by hand but with a pair of grips moves ok,
i have also orderd a new cyclone filter just incase mines in need of changing. only

Offline Range Rover Blues

  • Moderator
  • ***
  • Posts: 15218
  • Attack: 100
    Defense: 100
    Attack Member
  • Karma: +3/-0
    • South Yorkshire
  • Referrals: 0
Re: poor power
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2010, 01:10:45 »
Stick 1:200 synthetic 2-stroke in your deisel to help clean the combustion chamber and lubricate the pump.
Blue,  1988  Range Rover 3.5 EFi with plenty of toys bolted on
Chuggaboom, 1995 Range Rover Classic
1995 Range Rover Classic Vogue LSE with 5 big sticks of Blackpool rock under the bonnet.

Offline nismo2004

  • Posts: 130
  • Attack: 100
    Defense: 100
    Attack Member
  • Karma: +0/-0
  • Referrals: 0
Re: poor power
« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2010, 19:11:42 »
ive heard a couple of people mention that, i will re strip my injectors at the weekend and will take them apart and clean them properly then see how it goes

 






SimplePortal 2.3.5 © 2008-2012, SimplePortal