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