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Need afew pointers on tuning this little 1.6TD ...Overall happy with performance ,as it is what it is...BUT pulling off on an incline etc.etc ..she doesn't like gets there in the end ...lol....any help would be great

Tune up maybe ??

There's a good thread on the Brickyard about setting up/tuning a JX.
http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/the-d ... #373505%20

Thanks for the link .... i feel she needs to go into a garage for a proper tune up ...not really my field ...just got to find a specialist in kent sort of area to do the business on her ...

The bit from the smokey JX thread that made the biggest difference to our van (like having a new engine) was sorting out the exhaust manifold

Thanks ....I'm sure it's just a good tune up thats needed ,as the new engine has probably now run in..
I'll hunt about for a man with spanners.

noss vanagon wrote:The bit from the smokey JX thread that made the biggest difference to our van (like having a new engine) was sorting out the exhaust manifold

Your air filter IS spotless?

Only 1 spanner required, not £48/hour man...

Can make a big difference...

PS There isn't that much to tune on a TD diesel if its boosting right (7~10 psi) and no-ones backed the fuel-screw off, so watch you don't spend £££ for a marginal result.

.. but yes, get the oil and filter changed for sure, and make that regular as clockwork for a TD diesel.

i'll check the Air filter later and maybe just get a new one.. The service was done 2k ago i think as she's got FSH .
The rest i'll have to get checked out ... A Tappet sounds abit to noisy as well.. I don't mind the amount of fuel used ,just want alittle more low rev torque.

HarryMann wrote:Your air filter IS spotless?

Only 1 spanner required, not £48/hour man...

Can make a big difference...

PS There isn't that much to tune on a TD diesel if its boosting right (7~10 psi) and no-ones backed the fuel-screw off, so watch you don't spend £££ for a marginal result.

.. but yes, get the oil and filter changed for sure, and make that regular as clockwork for a TD diesel.

Does she start OK, in very cold weather ?

The service was done 2k ago i think as she's got FSH .

And is a new air filter on the invoice???

Should start boosting from circa 1800~2000 rpm, 2200 latest should be rising rapidly with boot down...

It's not a biggy to sort a boost gauge, or even a temporary one in cab to check, v.cheap or borrow, just the loose running of small-bore tube really and a 'Y' piece at the Injector LDA connection

As far as i know she starts ok in cold weather..
first thing i'll check tomorrow is air filter and go from there ..
cheers Harryman i'll let you know my progress.

HarryMann wrote:Does she start OK, in very cold weather ?

The service was done 2k ago i think as she's got FSH .

And is a new air filter on the invoice???

Should start boosting from circa 1800~2000 rpm, 2200 latest should be rising rapidly with boot down...

It's not a biggy to sort a boost gauge, or even a temporary one in cab to check, v.cheap or borrow, just the loose running of small-bore tube really and a 'Y' piece at the Injector LDA connection

Just pulled out the air filter ....it's well black ....That's a good starting point ...New one ordered with a rocker cover gasket ,as i feel the tappets need adjusting ..

hi Choplee - I've taken my van to a place in orpington that I'd recommend if you are looking for someone in Kent. Called Meadow Garage
Market Meadow
Orpington BR5 3NW
01689 870 749

The guy who owns it used to have a T25, has a split screen now (I know! I don't why either ).

Cheers for that ...i'll bell him up and see what he says ...

Vanda wrote:hi Choplee - I've taken my van to a place in orpington that I'd recommend if you are looking for someone in Kent. Called Meadow Garage
Market Meadow
Orpington BR5 3NW
01689 870 749

The guy who owns it used to have a T25, has a split screen now (I know! I don't why either ).

Just pulled out the air filter ....it's well black ....That's a good starting point ...New one ordered with a rocker cover gasket ,as i feel the tappets need adjusting ..

Bingo! Black is baaad... even a bit grey is bad with a TD's mass air flow rate

Mr Brickwerks Baxter always says 'Tappets are where he always starts with these diesels, else yer pissing in't wind'

PS. If it is black~sooty, suspect been run with a blowing exhaust manifold

If it's black, oily suspect, check inlet air source, or oil breather pipes/cambox valve

If it's black, dirt, well, PO was a tight git ...

I'll post a picture harry when i fit new one ....It's pretty much all black and seems git & abit oily no soot .
would be good to change the paper filter for a pipercross or something else..?? ...anything to help

HarryMann wrote:PS. If it is black~sooty, suspect been run with a blowing exhaust manifold

If it's black, oily suspect, check inlet air source, or oil breather pipes/cambox valve

If it's black, dirt, well, PO was a tight git ...