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 Lazy start and rough idle when cold. |
Mean Green
 22nd Jan 2024 6:02pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 16 · Views: 3440 · Subject: Lazy start and rough idle when cold. |
So had a minor disaster.
I have owned the 90 for 25years this year and it occurred to me that I cant remember ever changing the glow plugs (largely because it never really needed them and started o ... |
| Lazy start and rough idle when cold. |
Mean Green
6th Jan 2024 10:32pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 16 · Views: 3440 · Subject: Lazy start and rough idle when cold. |
Can someone sense check my thoughts on the 200tdi timing, it has been a long time since I last did this and cant exactly remember the details.
Am I right in saying that for the timing to be right, ... |
| Lazy start and rough idle when cold. |
Mean Green
27th Dec 2023 7:00pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 16 · Views: 3440 · Subject: Lazy start and rough idle when cold. |
Thanks for the suggestions. I will start with timing and work out from there.
The timing was checked after the engine was re-installed during the re-build, but wont hurt to double check. |
| Lazy start and rough idle when cold. |
Mean Green
27th Dec 2023 2:26pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 16 · Views: 3440 · Subject: Lazy start and rough idle when cold. |
I am looking for suggestions - my 200tdi 90 cranks for ever before it splutters into life. Then it idles rough and 'hunts' for several minutes.
It has a new lift pump and recently changed injector ... |
| 200tdi power loss - running out of ideas |
Mean Green
14th Aug 2023 9:31am
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 6 · Views: 1644 · Subject: 200tdi power loss - running out of ideas |
Cheers I-L-O-S
I had already seen that post.
I had the 90 out yesterday for the 1st real run since the rebuild - 90 miles to DefenderJam and back. It is now happy to sit at 65ish - not pushed i ... |
| 200tdi power loss - running out of ideas |
Mean Green
8th Aug 2023 9:02pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 6 · Views: 1644 · Subject: 200tdi power loss - running out of ideas |
| So just as an update - I changed the lift pump to a Delphi one. As soon as the old one came off and was beside the Delphi there was a noticeable difference in the pumps. The new Delphi was generally b ... |
| 200tdi power loss - running out of ideas |
Mean Green
31st Jul 2023 12:14pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 6 · Views: 1644 · Subject: 200tdi power loss - running out of ideas |
As per my previous post "Wastegate lever 'play'", I got some good advice of things to check on my 200tdi which feels seriously down on power.
I have had the intercooler and Turbo pipes p ... |
| Buying a discovery 2… would love some advice … |
Mean Green
19th Jul 2023 9:13pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 33 · Views: 5811 · Subject: Buying a discovery 2… would love some advice … |
I had a D2 a good few years ago and regretted selling it as soon as it drove off my drive.
So much so I have recently got another one - 2000 X reg, TD5ES 7 seat (top spec at the time)- with a whop ... |
| Wastegate lever 'play' |
Mean Green
16th Jul 2023 9:12pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 5 · Views: 1393 · Subject: Wastegate lever 'play' |
An update - I had the 90 intercooler and pipework pressure and smoke tested - no leaks.
I have also plumbed in a boost gauge - turbo is boosting to around 0.8Bar, so that would appear to be ok.
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| Headlining options |
Mean Green
16th Jul 2023 9:01pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 25 · Views: 4876 · Subject: Headlining options |
| There are some good guides online. It is fairy straight forward if you take your time and use the old cover as a template. If it is a standard 'thick cardboard' type of headlining, it is worth priming ... |
| Wastegate lever 'play' |
Mean Green
6th Jul 2023 4:06pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 5 · Views: 1393 · Subject: Wastegate lever 'play' |
Thanks Geo & Dinnu
I am not aware of any significant black smoke - just completely gutless and makes a lot of noise for no progress.
I will have a good look at all the hoses, then turn atte ... |
| Wastegate lever 'play' |
Mean Green
5th Jul 2023 8:43am
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 5 · Views: 1393 · Subject: Wastegate lever 'play' |
I am trying to get to the bottom of the severe lack of power in my 200tdi 90.
Really struggles to go above 50mph and dies on the slightest of hills.
I am working my way through all of the advi ... |
| Roof tents from China |
Mean Green
9th May 2023 4:36pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 2 · Views: 1148 · Subject: Roof tents from China |
Does anyone have any experience of the roof tents from Alibaba or Ali express.
Prices seem very good - but does anyone have any experience of the quality. There is the argument that you get what y ... |
| Wire to extend switches |
Mean Green
30th Jan 2023 12:21pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 27 · Views: 8003 · Subject: Wire to extend switches |
Martin,
Sorry for the late reply, I assume this has a decode for which wires go where?
I can live with cutting off the old loom and splicing in the new one.
Are available in the shop? and ... |
| Wire to extend switches |
Mean Green
13th Jan 2023 11:45am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 27 · Views: 8003 · Subject: Wire to extend switches |
Martin,
Do you have a loom to allow the original TDI Hazard switch (at knee level beside steering wheel) to be converted to the TD5 style switch on the console? |
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