Brian Chase wrote:
Here's a topic you old timers can relate to:
Is it common for these diesels to be sluggish when cold? This morning it
seemed the thing was less peppy than the night before (insert your quips
here). Was almost scarry trying to take off in traffic - I think it was
almost floor-boarded and I barely got rolling. Things returned to
somewhat normal after warming up to normal temp. And after tearing down
the freeway for numerous miles, peppiness galore. There is no smoking,
no signs of ill health otherwise.
When the engine is cold, power IS down for a variety of reasons and fuel
consumption WILL be high. The fuel does not finish burning quickly
enough to contribute optimally to developing power. If the one or more
valves are tight, that will make this MUCH worse (when was valve
adjustment checked?). As the engine warms, the valve tightness (and the
resulting lower compression) disappears. Chain stretch will contribute
to this lowered power as well but is not usually the major factor. When
were the fuel and air filters changed?
Marshall
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Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
"der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5
turbo 237kmi
