jbote1 Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Drove it around the block. Seems to be lacking some power, engine idles good but once I drove and throttled the pedal seems like no power is generated. It also started to struggle on the way back luckily made it to the drive way. Sounded like it was flooding or not getting fuel. I would throttle but nothing happens and the engine still sputters. It stalled at the driveway but started right up again. Last week when I let it idle the engine seemed to take forever to warm up to temp, how ling does it take the tdi to warm up? Back to the other topic, the fuel lines are new from the tank to the pump. Lift pump is also new and just have a sender unit in the tank. I don't think I am getting any air in the lines, don't see any leaks and it starts right up. Any help or suggestions on where or what its doing would help. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 You can't really flood a diesel. How much is it smoking? Not getting fuel could be, is the turbo to injection pump line there? Otherwise it won't adjust fuelling for boost, and will have almost no power at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbote1 Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Found the problem one of the lines was pinched when I lowered the body on the chassis. Took a while and a lot of trouble shooting just because it idles fine, but ya problem starts when I rev up. Finally engine all well!! Another set back though is that I did not check the front flange nuts on the T-case when I installed since it was rebuilt and the front prop shaft popped off. Mildly miffed but could have been a lot worse, was only 1/2 block from driveway. I ended up removing the other end of the prop shaft while lying on the middle of the road. I just shifted on diff lock and limped back home really slow. I hope that this was fine to do, was a little desperate at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbote1 Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 You can't really flood a diesel. How much is it smoking? Not getting fuel could be, is the turbo to injection pump line there? Otherwise it won't adjust fuelling for boost, and will have almost no power at all. yup ended up being a pinched line after much trouble shooting:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbote1 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 title is now a diesel in california!!! been away had a lot go on in the vehicle. Front interior is almost done. Will be posting pic and a write up about the process soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbote1 Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 have done several long trips up and down the Sierra's and Yosemite. 300 tdi was well worth spending the time and doing the swap myself. I have gotten to know my ride really well and so far no issues. The engine feels a lot looser now that it's broken in. I did a couple of tweaks on the injector pump and she is pulling great up hills and cruising on the flats with no problem. I am currently getting 24-26mpg which is awesome!! Pulling 75mph no problem on the freeway and 45-50mph on steep passes at 2800-3000rpm between 3rd and 4th pending. Of course witj all rovers, I have noticed a couple of leaks here and there on the engine, nothing drastic or draining:) I am now working on finishing up small punchlist items I still have:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L19MUD Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Excellent thread! I did a trip from San Fran, round Tahoe/Yosemite and all the way down to Santa Barbara then up the coast road back to SF. Lovely part of America! I was in a F@RD F150 tho.....no Land Rovers on the Rental list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Range Rover Blues Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I've just been reading your thread. I've got to say I was a bit horrified to hear you were ripping the V8 out of the LSE for an oil burner, I hope you don't end up regretting that. We've got both and yes, with UK prices the TDi is easier on the pocket but it's a much rougher car to drive. It's got enough poke and pulls a couple of tonnes quite easily, prefering to cruise at 55 when it's towing, any slower and you have to drop a gear. But I also know how much heavier the LSE was, mine's got a TVR 5.0 in it which is why I've been saving for a new gearbox. I kept the air on mine and fitted Arnott air springs so I get an extra 3" of travel at the back but none of the driveline/steering issues you normally get with a lift of 2" or more. Anyway, I'm stoked to see another RRC kept on the road, that's the main thing after all, use it and enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbote1 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 I've just been reading your thread. I've got to say I was a bit horrified to hear you were ripping the V8 out of the LSE for an oil burner, I hope you don't end up regretting that. We've got both and yes, with UK prices the TDi is easier on the pocket but it's a much rougher car to drive. It's got enough poke and pulls a couple of tonnes quite easily, prefering to cruise at 55 when it's towing, any slower and you have to drop a gear. But I also know how much heavier the LSE was, mine's got a TVR 5.0 in it which is why I've been saving for a new gearbox. I kept the air on mine and fitted Arnott air springs so I get an extra 3" of travel at the back but none of the driveline/steering issues you normally get with a lift of 2" or more. Anyway, I'm stoked to see another RRC kept on the road, that's the main thing after all, use it and enjoy it. Been loving it and no regrets!! I am working on making it an overland vehicle and by where I drive around and take her and getting 24-28 mpg is awesome. Ya, the 4.2 definitely has more pick-up, but driving it up and down passes makes my trips and destinations very limited;). Cruise-wise I am going 60-65 mph on the freeway loaded with gear. Thanks for reading the thread, been in and out of it and have not posted a lot from my process from beginning to where it is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbote1 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Started an instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/roverwandering/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbote1 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Have you had any words with the DMV yet? just going over my thread and wanted to follow up. She has been titled and registered as a diesel a while back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Well Done - impressive ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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