Thread: Td6 to 2004

They warm up reasonably fast however the oil etc would be still just warm at those distances.

Jc

Down the street is just under 5KM and ours doesn't fully warn up just going down the street, but is by the time it gets back.

Not sure on what long term running like you suggest would do. Maybe the first thing I'd do (and have done with mine) is to bypass the EGR - I can see even more crud being deposited in the inlet if things aren't getting hot enough, but this is just a hunch rather than anything based on fact.

Thanks ,

i guess early oil changes may be worth while ,
what is the usual recommended distance and what is a good distance ?

I was looking at the bypass kits today ,they seem cheap enough but i guess some are better , there was a stainless one but the pic of it was different to the other`s i saw . Not local though .

I also looked at alternators and starter motors , lessor know brands are quite reasonable . Not local either .

I haven`t really looked at the engine , do they have crank and or cam position sensors ?

Is there anything like the crank position sensor that can shut them down outright , not normal things like pumps ETC .

When i was looking at getting a diesel P38A it seems the only thing that can really shut them down and would be a problem in the middle of nowhere is a thing like a tps inside the injector pump but of coarse it`s mechanical electric .

The EGR bypass is just a bit of pipe with a couple of fittings welded to it so that the exhaust port can bolt on - I've got an Alisport unit, but there are plenty of others out there.

The engines are not known for causing any dramas, in all my time on the Full Fat forum, there's not much in the way of people having an issue that completely stops the engine. The injectors can play up and make it run rough, but not much else that I know of. They are a real peach of a unit and by far the best mechanical bit in these vehicles.

I service mine every 8 to 10,000KM - I think the recommended service interval is 12,000 on them. I'd say oil is cheap, but for these engines it isn't so - I buy 20 litres at a time as its a mch cheaper option than buying in 5 litre containers.

Just kink the vacum line going to the EGR valve and put a zip tie on it...no need for the blanking plates, the exhaust pressure will never overcome the spring force. You may need to check that the zip tie is still there every now and again.
No oil build up in mine since and much better boost and performance....oh and its free

Thanks ,

the zip tie sounds like a plan .

On a car around 200k is the carbon inside the egr likely to stay put or would it be better to clean it ?

Is 5W40 the correct oil ?

Is 8.8ltrs with or without a filter ?

On ebay , Nulon 5W40 full syn 20ltr $164.65 says delivered .

Does that seem a good price , if it`s the right oil ?

I may get one anyway as it would suit our sons Subaru .

Originally Posted by chaybra

Just kink the vacum line going to the EGR valve and put a zip tie on it...no need for the blanking plates, the exhaust pressure will never overcome the spring force. You may need to check that the zip tie is still there every now and again.
No oil build up in mine since and much better boost and performance....oh and its free

While that will work, once you see how much of the inlet is taken up by the valve, you may change your mind. . Once it's covered in crud you loose nearly half the inlet area to it. The difference once I changed mine was very noticeable.

Originally Posted by Homestar

While that will work, once you see how much of the inlet is taken up by the valve, you may change your mind. . Once it's covered in crud you loose nearly half the inlet area to it. The difference once I changed mine was very noticeable.

Yes, the spring is quite large, but the obstruction to flow isnt probably that great with the lower RPM of the diesel. The crud that builds up on mine has demishished greatly over time once it starts to run dry from the block, its only now covered in a very fine dusting off soot. very acceptable in my eye.

in regards to the oil...dont buy it online. 5W40 is correct. best place for oil is REPCO, they commonly have sales on and you may be able to pick up 10l of a reputable brand (not nulon) for under $100. filters you can get from the uk for $10 +postage plenty of sites for this.