Recent content by Delwyn

Hello All, I have been fighting to get my 300tdi running right after a cambelt snap on the motoway. In the process of doing the belt I had to take off the cam pulley to get all the broken belt out but now I have a suspicion that the cam timing is out as its very sluggish and drinking fuel...

Cheers mate, I was more wondering if the valve clearances in the head need to be different than 0.20mm if I have put a thinner gasket on?

Hello All, please can someone tell me if the valve clearance going from a 3 hole to a 2 hole should be any different?

I have yes, it was as I thought all ok but I will double check it.

The problem I have is the lack of power, with it being an Auto, I am having to put more throttle in causing the gearbox to constantly kickdown, even down to 1st as 15-20mph and cant get above 60mph on the motorway unless foot to the floor. I will do that and keep digging, thanks.

I dont get any smoke which is why i think I am under fueling. Prior to the cambelt snapping it was usually over fuel smoke (grey/black) under heavy acceleration but not clouds.

If the cam is out would this affect the lift pump as well becasue I think its under fuelling too and the IP advanced as far as I can without check engine light

Yes, its definately a valving issue which is why i wondered if the cam might be a tooth out or something

Or this

Thanks, not much helps there though :) This is the noise I am getting

I have adjusted and re-adjusted the valves I dont know how many times and watched them carefully whilst its running and they all seem good.

Hello All, I have recently had a cambelt snap and after refitting everything I am having a popping noise though the snorkel. I have replaced the head complete with valves etc, had 2 damaged pushrod sliders all replaced but now I am down on power and I think its fuel related, could the cam be a...

No, the 4th injector on an EDC is bigger than the rest FYI so I have found

Thanks, I will measure it against one of the others when it stops ****ing it down! I cant get the bugger to seal either.

Not that I can see, its sticking up at least 5mm more than the rest which I dont know if its normal as this is the one with the wire in.