Running funny after going up hill??

110daddy · May 24, 2015

2.5 na tithonus.
After driving up hill (ie laboured) when road flattens out and I back off throttle, the power surges for a moment, as if I suddenly had more power. It sometimes behaves a bit like running out of fuel even though it isn't.
Could it be the fuel filter?
Any ideas?
Thanks!

Turboman · May 24, 2015

110daddy said:
2.5 na tithonus.
After driving up hill (ie laboured) when road flattens out and I back off throttle, the power surges for a moment, as if I suddenly had more power. It sometimes behaves a bit like running out of fuel even though it isn't.
Could it be the fuel filter?
Any ideas?
Thanks!

Blocked fuel filter doesn't usually give more power!

Is it a heavy breather?

110daddy · May 24, 2015

Not particularly I don't think, although I don't know how I can tell.
With accelerator, most response comes from first 1/4 of travel. Pushing I down further usually gives it less oomph.

Turboman · May 25, 2015

110daddy said:
Not particularly I don't think, although I don't know how I can tell.

Remove cap on top of rocker box and start up, if there is oil fumes pouring out, you are on the brink of a diesel runaway.

If not change all filters, check tappets and intake hoses. If none of that helps, you may have an IP issue.

zeaphod · May 26, 2015

Could it just be the change from being over-fuelled (foot down for the hill) to a better air/fuel mix? I think I have something similar. In fact, I think my 2.25p was the same.

Running funny after going up hill??

110daddy

New Member

Turboman

Mab An Gov

110daddy

New Member

Turboman

Mab An Gov

zeaphod

Well-Known Member

Similar threads