I suppose there will still be diesel mixed in with my engine oil too, so that'll need swapping in the next few weeks. My gearbox oil hasn't been changed since I've owned the thing in two years (it's only ever been topped up), so that's due a change, as are the axle oils too, which should freshen things up a little. It might be worth me checking to make sure that my fuel return pipe (to tank) isn't blocked and that the oil feed to and from my turbo are clear and working properly.
-Pos
UJ's will have only a minimal effect on power, unless they're absolutely solid. If they're worn and loose it's even less likely that they'll rob power.
Bearing the lack of maintenance in mind listed above I'd look more to doing a full, thorough, service on it rather than looking for an elusive 'quick-fix'.
Didn't mean to sound harsh, but 2 year old oils won't lubricate too well .. and your geartrain is a direct link between engine and power to the road.
What I meant with a full service is that as well as gearbox/axle oils etc you might also need to check brakes, any binding, stuck pistons, worn pads jamming, check wheel bearings are greased and free but not loose, tyres are at good pressures etc etc![]()
Hey Pos , your calipers are not sliding pins there oposite pistons . When did you start loosing power ? did you adjust the pump before hand or made other adjustments somewhere down the line but havent twigged " oh yeah I did that " ??? .
Ummm well if your sucking up crap in the tank still that wont help (as everyone knows ) , your getting boost and fuel , but is it at the right time ? have you tryed tweeking the pump timing ? ( remove the disc plate fan side of the case , arm yourself with a socket and a drop end spanner . Slacken the x3 10 mills a tad and rotate the centre nut ( pump spindle ) either way . There is picys on here im sure of it ) .
Its worth a try if you havent already as youve coverd it all really so far !!!!!
I'll sort my binding brakes out first and see how that goes, I can smell em!
-Pos
the brakes will have the most effect on the power. I wasn't aware you had gone 200 pos... nice arn't they
If you have diesel in your oil i would get it changed ASAP - oil that has been thinned with diesel will NOT lubricate your delicate turbo very well, and it will fail. like this.
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