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by def_fid
Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:01 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Diesel 4x4 auto air-con tensioner question
Replies: 2
Views: 1643

Diesel 4x4 auto air-con tensioner question

Just completed a round trip of Scandinavia, 4280 miles in 3 weeks. Nothing went wrong. Used 200ml of oil. Averaged 28mpg. :D However the alternator belts needed adjustment and the aircon belt is chirping under load. Should I replace the tensioner wheel when I replace the aircon belt, or does it just ...
by def_fid
Tue Mar 29, 2011 1:22 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: intercooler. need to go big.
Replies: 85
Views: 26993

Re: intercooler. need to go big.

Thanks, force of habit to call it tdi. The LPG is ignited by the diesel ignition, the two fuels are combined, not as in a petrol substitute system. The LPG catalyses unburnt fuel, as much as 20% in some engines. 28 litres of LPG lasts me almost 1000miles.
by def_fid
Mon Mar 28, 2011 6:07 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: intercooler. need to go big.
Replies: 85
Views: 26993

Re: intercooler. need to go big.

The Tank was about £300, the Gas unit about £400, but that was a few years ago. Secondhand LPG tanks are easy to get, but a bit big, so I used a 30 litre vertical portable ( but approved for vehicle installation)tank, with a remote filler. I've just bought a 97 Bongo TDi 4WD, with 63000 miles ...
by def_fid
Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:43 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: intercooler. need to go big.
Replies: 85
Views: 26993

Re: intercooler. need to go big.

I am new to Bongo's but have been extracting reliable power out of landrover 2.5 tdi's.
Firstly, the EGR is an Exhaust Gas Recirculator- a very crude way of reducing emissions. It is doubtful if they have any beneficial effect whatsoever on an older engine. It is common practice in landrover ...
by def_fid
Sun Mar 27, 2011 1:39 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: intercooler. need to go big.
Replies: 85
Views: 26993

Re: intercooler. need to go big.

I am new to Bongo's but have been extracting reliable power out of landrover 2.5 tdi's.
Firstly, the EGR is an Exhaust Gas Recirculator- a very crude way of reducing emissions. It is doubtful if they have any beneficial effect whatsoever on an older engine. It is common practice in landrover ...

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