King of the Rank!- 51 plate Skoda Octavia 1.9tdi purchased..
Discussion
I have run 4 of TDi engines albeit the AFN, over about 50k on veg oil, new and used. My conclusion was that its not worth the hassle, the engine will break or the turbo will go. Others say different, but if you have increasing sump oil I would think carefully before continuing. I filtered my veg with a centrifuge and mixed with petrol, and was pretty careful, to no avail. Got fed up replacing the cars although I actually made a profit strippping them for parts. And diesel is cheaper now too.
lost in espace said:
I have run 4 of TDi engines albeit the AFN, over about 50k on veg oil, new and used. My conclusion was that its not worth the hassle, the engine will break or the turbo will go. Others say different, but if you have increasing sump oil I would think carefully before continuing. I filtered my veg with a centrifuge and mixed with petrol, and was pretty careful, to no avail. Got fed up replacing the cars although I actually made a profit strippping them for parts. And diesel is cheaper now too.
Fair comment and thanks for the observartions
I've spent hee haw on it and it owes me nowt- So I'll keep running and see how it goes
5000 miles in so far
Had this drag racing again at the weekend and ran a PB of 16.677 @82.4mph
this was in part due to some lightening by removing the rear seats/emptying boot/removing spare wheel etc.
Another thing that contributed was swapping to front tyres with some actual rubber in them- meaning it can actually get off the line!
I'll upload some pics when at the PC
this was in part due to some lightening by removing the rear seats/emptying boot/removing spare wheel etc.
Another thing that contributed was swapping to front tyres with some actual rubber in them- meaning it can actually get off the line!
I'll upload some pics when at the PC
I've pump been playing with the pump voltages on the map. The voltage controls the rate of fuel delivery - I.E. how close the pump gets to the theoretical 51mg of fuel max.
Apparently the highest you can set is 3.99v before you get into limp mode.
I built a version of the map with the pump voltages turned up, loaded it on and went for a run.
7The onboard logging showed that it was delivering more fuel, more readily, and the car certainly seems more responsive.
I took it back off as the throttle response was bloody sharp, and would likely be a hindrance in day to day running.
Will keep it for the drag strip, as I think it may help
Apparently the highest you can set is 3.99v before you get into limp mode.
I built a version of the map with the pump voltages turned up, loaded it on and went for a run.
7The onboard logging showed that it was delivering more fuel, more readily, and the car certainly seems more responsive.
I took it back off as the throttle response was bloody sharp, and would likely be a hindrance in day to day running.
Will keep it for the drag strip, as I think it may help
this ran really badly when last drag racing. fuel filter was at fault, so swapped it out, and all was well.
now it is drawing in airand stalling.
Changed the valve on the filter for one on my brothers car (which had had new seals etc)
fuel is still frothy.
cant get the top screwed off the tank pickup/level sender.
gah!
now it is drawing in airand stalling.
Changed the valve on the filter for one on my brothers car (which had had new seals etc)
fuel is still frothy.
cant get the top screwed off the tank pickup/level sender.
gah!
0a said:
Well known for killing dampers
I think they were well on their way out when it came to me at 187k..I was going to buy 4x Bilstein b4s and a set of eibach springs, but that would have exceeded the cost of the car. Luckily the air/fuel issue showed up the night before I ordered them.
Downward said:
What are the figures then ?
To buy
Parts
Fuel
Miles done ?
A gentleman never tells;)To buy
Parts
Fuel
Miles done ?
Purchase price was very very cheap
Parts totalled £63.49 (oil/filter/air filter/pollen filter + Front Discs/Pads + tuning cable)
Miles covered circa 6000
Average fuel consumption was 58mpg, and an average tank (90/10 WVO to Derv) was approx £25. WVO was 35p/L and fuel averaged about £1.109 a litre
suffice to say it was cheaper than walking!
320touring said:
Downward said:
What are the figures then ?
To buy
Parts
Fuel
Miles done ?
A gentleman never tells;)To buy
Parts
Fuel
Miles done ?
Purchase price was very very cheap
Parts totalled £63.49 (oil/filter/air filter/pollen filter + Front Discs/Pads + tuning cable)
Miles covered circa 6000
Average fuel consumption was 58mpg, and an average tank (90/10 WVO to Derv) was approx £25. WVO was 35p/L and fuel averaged about £1.109 a litre
suffice to say it was cheaper than walking!
Look forward to the next adventure!
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