j_rov
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Hi All
My 300TDi disco has developed a power problem. (lack of it). The engine revs all the way thru the range but power on the road is definitely down on what it was - not pulling in any gear up hills.
Also, I used to get black smoke when gunning it, but dont get any now.
So, tried the following
Air, oil & diesel filter change
Removed, checked, cleaned and refitted all air hoses
Removed inlet manifold & cleaned with parrafin
Removed intercooler & cleaned as above
Refitted both when totally dry (SWMBO hair dryer!)
Refitted manifold with new gasket as I thought i had a small exhaust leak
Cut off air-con belt today as the compressor bearings sounded dead - noise stopped but no more power still.
I've not touched the sedimenter as the plastic plug feels like it will snap off
I've not modified anything else since it felt "normal".
Cant tell if fuel consumption is affected as it doesnt do enough consistant road miles.
Only thing i did do was some fairly deep wading that wet my air filter & caused a bit of white smoke, but it seemed OK straight afterwards.
Any ideas guys... i guess i have to take the plunge with the sedimenter at some point (what happens if i do snap the drain plug?)
Your expertise and experienced advice much appreciated.
My 300TDi disco has developed a power problem. (lack of it). The engine revs all the way thru the range but power on the road is definitely down on what it was - not pulling in any gear up hills.
Also, I used to get black smoke when gunning it, but dont get any now.
So, tried the following
Air, oil & diesel filter change
Removed, checked, cleaned and refitted all air hoses
Removed inlet manifold & cleaned with parrafin
Removed intercooler & cleaned as above
Refitted both when totally dry (SWMBO hair dryer!)
Refitted manifold with new gasket as I thought i had a small exhaust leak
Cut off air-con belt today as the compressor bearings sounded dead - noise stopped but no more power still.
I've not touched the sedimenter as the plastic plug feels like it will snap off
I've not modified anything else since it felt "normal".
Cant tell if fuel consumption is affected as it doesnt do enough consistant road miles.
Only thing i did do was some fairly deep wading that wet my air filter & caused a bit of white smoke, but it seemed OK straight afterwards.
Any ideas guys... i guess i have to take the plunge with the sedimenter at some point (what happens if i do snap the drain plug?)
Your expertise and experienced advice much appreciated.