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Post by velcar on Oct 30, 2005 0:42:51 GMT
Hi Folks,
New here,did a google search and found this site.
I have a 405 diesel non turbo that is so down on power i have to rev it hard to get any power out of it.
List of parts change is :air,oil,fuel,
all fuel lines checked no leaks.
car is only doing 36mpg.
I do not drive like most flat out only 45 to 60.
problem in the past fuel pump changed.
the car has do 165, miles
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velcar
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Post by velcar on Oct 30, 2005 17:50:42 GMT
Hello is anyone here?
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Post by 504gld on Oct 30, 2005 18:29:51 GMT
Hello ! Yes were here, welcome to CPUK ! There could be a number of issues, some of the simple ones include binding brakes, incorrect tyres presures, faulty handbrake. I would be inclined to look at the front brake calipers - get it jacked up and see if all is free - just becuase the brakes work doesnt mean they are not binding and making huge amounts of extra work for the engine.
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Post by velcar on Oct 30, 2005 18:36:55 GMT
Hello,
All checked out.
Its like the timing is out the car is as flat as a witches you now what.
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Post by 504gld on Oct 31, 2005 13:16:19 GMT
If timing was out then you'd experience either heavy knocking aes it would be too far advanced, or if too retarted lots of white smoke. Maybe time for recon injectors then if the spray pattern is that bad? £25+vat each at Lucas UK, takes about a day to be overhalled.
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Post by velcar on Oct 31, 2005 15:54:42 GMT
Hi again,
I was have put a full bottle of injector cleaner down it.
there is not smoke at all just a bit a start up.
will try some new injectors and get back to you.
thank you
Velcar
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Post by dezzy on Nov 6, 2005 9:39:04 GMT
Hi, i dont know if this will help, i have a 406 turbo diesel and i had the same problem as you, no power, i thought the turbo had gone, it was that bad, i had the car diognostic checked and the fault came back as the fuel injection pump that was at fault, i sourced a new one via ebay, had it fitted and matched to the car and, hey presto, full power again. Just a thought. Dez.
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Post by velcar on Nov 6, 2005 13:36:24 GMT
Hello,
Have do what my mate said,have put 5% unleaded fuel in.
the car smoked a bit then cleared up am now getting 47mpg
and is running better.
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Post by 504gld on Nov 7, 2005 18:41:03 GMT
A drop of petrol will do the job, and years ago petrol was added to diesel to prevent the fuel waxing during the winter. A proper injector overhall will gain new nozzles and a perfect spray pattern, petrol will not give that if they are permantly worn! really depends on how much you want to spend !
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