Thread: Failing to reach 3000rpm

Did you end up checking the lift pump? Just had a quick back read but could have missed it. The IP will tick/knock if it is having to draw fuel in when the lift pump is not working

Yes they can be retarded slightly and run somewhat normal but be down on power and not rev freely.

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no have not checked lift pump. it is fairly new. what i take one end off and prime it by hand? it seems very quiet when running and the screwdriver trick doesnt sound like anything malignent.

the sound gets louder as the car warms up and speeds up with engine revs but does not get louder with engine revs.

unless the rocker assembly slightly bent or some damage there im not sure. it kinda sounds close to IP.

also when i put my foot on clutch you can hear a knock. not sure if same sound resonating though or different thing. be nice to be over east where theres way more LR specialists than over here.

i will check timing on IP as dave specified this saturday. this will only confirm IP timing though wont it? not cam timing?

PS why is my signature looking like this? do you guys see it all broken up too with font names?

Rockers could have sustained some damage from being run with the loose bolts. But i would expect a fair racket if so.

Havnt read Daves instructions you are referring to, If you dont remove the timing cover then you are only able to check the IP timing.
It is worthwhile checking after a run in period, sometimes they stretch.

Cant help you much with the clutch sounds.

I dont see signature blocks at all on the app so cant help there either

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Originally Posted by SSmith

It is worthwhile checking after a run in period, sometimes they stretch.

what are you referring to here? the belt?

Yes the belt. If the installation is not absolutely perfect things will move. If over tensioned the belts stretch a littlle

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ok. well i had it done by well known LR specialist here. so assume it was done right. they put all the new pulleys n stuff in too and put recon IP at same time. only reason i think it may have slipped is because of wrong doing on my behalf. possibly turning the engine in the wrong direction whilst working on it. otherwise i wouldnt be worried as turning the right way shouldnt slip anything. does this apply to 300tdi?

Ok, finally hooked up my boost gauge properly. Took it for test drive. Didn't get to go up any significant hill as perth has none. But had it on 2500-3000 as states in manual on avg hill in 3rd and was getting 12psi at gauge. This is measured from manifold so is 2-3psi lower than at turbo i believe?

So am getting just under 1bar which is pretty spot on, so i can say the gauge is working fairly accurately but most importantly can count out anything boost related with my performance issues.

Mounted pod on dash. Looks pretty good. Once its all complete ill post pics on the what did you do today thread.