jimmy_neutron

If it isn't the EGR then it could be a pin hole in the intercooler or in any of the intercooler hoses. Also chec the thin hose to the turbo wastegate actuator. A hole in this will dramatically affect performance

A 200tdi is normally a good strong engine. The important part is how long it was run on a strong blend of petrol. A small % of petrol in the diesel doesn't matter. In colder countries people use petrol as a thinning agent for diesel. The biggest problem is the low cetane value. This can be corrected using additives, but in your case it will get sorted on the next fill up. I use 1% petrol in mine for thinning veggie oil with a cetane booster, heat the mix, and all has been fine..... so far

http://www.autoanything.com/brakes/69A3151A0A0.aspx Also this may be of interest to you http://www.geocities.com/electric_honda/powrbrak.html May be worth contacting LDV as i think they may have fitted them pump to some of their large vans.

Mine has started doing it as well, not too bad though .. I've ordered the bits (RTC3346HS) from paddocks and i'll get round to it soonish My van does about 130 miles a day, if that helps you with how urgently i'm dealing with it. If left it with start to cause premature wear in the transfer box and diffs. The will go bang

Look at prop shaft UJ's. Especially the front one

Is the cable between the alternator and starter (main charge cable) the same part number on a 90 200tdi without aircon (45A alternator) as the same cable on a 90 200tdi with aircon (65A alternator). Wanting a definate answer to "do i need to change the cable when fitting a 65A alternator". TA

Check that the wastegate actuator is connected and working. the circlip on mine came off once

The LR lift pump does not struggle to lift diesel from the rear tank. I wouldn't run veggie oil from the rear tank as it may struggle with this. I have my veggie in the front tank and diesel in the rear.

Took Westerns advice and went for the allisport ones. Its made a huge difference

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I want to test an intercooler for leaks but how?

On a standard intercooler and 1 bar boost i'd only turn 45 degrees. But its all down to personal choice.

TBH if you got a 200tdi 90 that'll only do 74 then theres something wrong. Do you get a sound that seems to be rattley tappetty at about 2500 rev's ( may only happen when the engine is warmed up) If so then your fuel lift pumps arm has disconnected from the lift pump. Also worth disconnecting the outlet pipe from the lift pump and giving the handle on the lift pump a few ups and downs to see if any fuel comes out. If no fuel comes out then either the arm has disconnected itself or the diaphram is goosed. Thats my best guess especially if your not smoking excessively.

did it make a difference ? How did you know when it was time to replace ?

My intercooler hoses are a bit oily on the outside. i have removed them but can't find any leaks. The oil can't really be coming from anywhere else so at a guess it must be the hoses ?? Saw these http://www.lrsoffroad.co.uk/shop/index.php...&id_ctg=158 Do you think they will be any good or any recommendations ? or places not to go ?

If its gone in the rear face then get the member with legs on it cos you will likely need the legs as well. Also makes em easier to fit.

If they are definately ok and just a small amount of surface rust then just wire brush em over and smother them in grease.

If your drilling 10mm + holes in brick then SDS is the way to go. But if you are drilling small holes or dilling into steel then stick to a standard drill with speed control.

Sounds like you have got a 240vac single to 3 phase invertor .. meaning you get 3 phase at 240vac. This is ok. But if the motor is wired in Star and not delta then it will perform as you describe. The other reason is that it could be a 415vac delta motor and you are only providing 240v. If you send me a pic of the terminal cover with the lid off. A pic of the back of the lid if its still got stuff written in it and a pic of the motor plate then i can let you know if you want. Also a make and model number of the invertor would be good.

5 year unconditional warranty.. Thats an impressive offer B)

Just go to lancaster, they don't seem to worry about much at all.

As phil said it'll be 3 phase and earth wires. Before looking at getting a single to 3 phase invertor you will need to know whether the motor is star or delta wound. Most have a terminal cover where you connect the wires into. In this terminal cover will be some brass links on some brass studs. On the bottom of the terminal cover lid is normally a diagram that will tell you which way the links go for star / delta. For a 240v single to 3 phase invertor you need to have your motor delta wound. Do not attempt to wire this motor without in invertor, meaning just guessing with the wires and plugging it in as it will go bang ... guaranteed. If you can get a 240v single phase motor cheap enough then thats the best way to go.

Seen that once before on a Mk3 escort. Turned out to be a duff alternator. Best test i can think of is to disconnect the thin wire on the back of the alternator which i think will have a spade connector and see if the light goes out. If it does then theres your problem.

Don't compete but mine does often get heavily used. I clear the front window when i can't see out and clean the side windows when the kids moan that they can't see out. Otherwise its just all down to cumbrian weather to do the cleaning.

TBH they are all slightly different and all have their little quirks. IIRC 1st and reverse don't have a syncro which doesn't help and is partly why dropping through the gate of 2nd helps. Adjusting the clutch in the pedal box so that the nuts are closer to the end of the rod a bit may help just enough.