The Diesel Boys Maintenance Thread *4x4/4x2*

bleedingfreak · Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2005 3:33 pm Post subject:

Soryr.. I cyar drive slow

ravist · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 9:52 am Post subject:

any of you guys know how to minimise a diesel knock or the procedures in quieting the injector pump???

Val · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:24 pm Post subject:

just some info

The strainer in the fuel pump gets clogged up after a while (Ford Ranger). This causes the engine to not go beyond a certain RPM (3700 in mine) and belts out real blue smoke.

Clean this, and u will restore your power.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:36 pm Post subject:

Aye... we reach back outside? Smile

Get that same problem from time to time with the Mazda: strainer gets clogged up!. A lil tricksy to get out though. You have to remove the battery and thing.

Val · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 2:46 pm Post subject:

no battery removal in the Ford.

just clean it with some WD40 or something, works wonders.

PS - good diesel thread.

Anyone tried the K&N drop in?

I wah hunt some Frontiers Twisted Evil

bleedingfreak · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 8:06 pm Post subject:

^^ I think there are TWO strainers in this Mazda/Ford engine... next time I will take pics... The one you're talking about is easy to get at. there is another as well...

I know I being vague, but I will get some more info on it.

Val · Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 3:11 pm Post subject:

One strainer, just into the Injector Pump. You have to take out the main fuel line from after the sedimentor.

I never saw another, and so far that ONE strainer I clean restores all the power.

Any update as to the second strainer?

bleedingfreak · Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 8:18 am Post subject:

I never saw the second strainer, I was just told about it. But I know cleaning the strainer on the fuel pump DOES restore all the fuel delivery problems...

Greypatch · Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 8:31 am Post subject:

fellas lemme hear the oil alluh does use and the vehicle type

mitsugdi · Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 9:20 pm Post subject:

mitsugdi · Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 9:41 pm Post subject:

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Val · Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 8:30 am Post subject:

NP Synthetic 40W.
Changed every 8000 kms.
Ford Ranger 2.9 D N/A.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 8:41 am Post subject:

NP Have a diesel syntec? I really missing out of it yes! Laughing

Val · Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 11:21 am Post subject:

well that is what it said on the bottle Laughing

I don't really see a need for synthetic in a Diesel engine, mineral should work just as good.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 11:47 am Post subject:

I agree... But is you who talk bout it eh! Laughing

sweeks · Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 8:40 pm Post subject:

I'm currently using Castrol Ultramax and change the oil and filter every 5000 km as recommended by Toyota.

I saw a post on an australian website where some of the prado owners with the 1kz-te engine (3.0 td) uses mobil syntec oil. They were changing every 15 000km. I'm considering going syntec (mobil) and changing every 12 000km.

I'm off the impression that syntec oil will help run the engine cooler which might aid with the over heating problems associated with the some turbo diesel engines.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:00 am Post subject:

^^^ Your overheating problems can also be addressed by using Red Line Diesel Water Wetter, making sure your thermostat is working properly and as a last resort: changing your radiator Laughing

sweeks · Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 7:03 am Post subject: Infor on Diesel Engines

Bleedingfreek tell me more about Red LIne Diesel Wetter. Been thinking about getting a secondary temperature gauge as well since Toyota temp gauge aren't always 100% accurate.

wagon r · Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 7:24 am Post subject:

.....well did a full service yesterday but had to take down the left front hub assembly due to a destroyed bearing assembly.... Sad

....should be pressed out and new one fitted today in time for me to go 'bago on saturday.... Mr. Green

horsepwrjunki · Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:15 am Post subject:

okay folks the reason for my questions are that from tuesday i will be opening a full service center on writson rd port of spain.. that already does primarily diesel vechicles and european cars.. so those who are intrested can callem on my cell @ 782 1859 or pm me.. sorry guys have to see the vehicle to give u an exact quote

equipped2ripp · Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:09 pm Post subject:

equipped2ripp · Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:10 pm Post subject:

what about those slick-50 diesel engine treatments, anyone ever used them?

venum · Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:14 pm Post subject:

sweeks · Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 8:47 pm Post subject:

Equip2Ripp..... what sort of mileage are we talking between oil change re syntec oil?

Engine Treatments... read on the net where they can actually do more bad than good by clogging small passages in the engines. However before reading this I've used them only once in each vehicle I had and never had any problems.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:52 pm Post subject: Re: Infor on Diesel Engines

sweeks · Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 8:24 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the explanation. Can it be mixed or does the coolant needs to be flushed?

venum · Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 11:13 pm Post subject:

good info

what about the upgradeability of the turbocharger in diesel engines

i was talking to someone the other day and he mentioned that the turbocharger was quite small on his Mitsu L200, only gets ~ 5psi boost

how feasible is this on TD's

bleedingfreak · Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:56 am Post subject:

equipped2ripp · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:39 am Post subject:

sweeks, can't remember the mileage using the mobil delvac. not using it again though.

bleedingfreak · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 9:14 am Post subject: