300tdi Loss of power when cold

RAB300tdi · Oct 18, 2011

Hi I Have a 1996 300tdi she has very little power when cold and no grunt up hills unless I keep the revs right up, also a little noisy,( even for a Land Rover). The vehicle has plenty of power once up to normal temp however and runs just great. Starts first time hot or cold, and fully serviced.

Any idea's ?

Thanks, Rab300tdi

Station House · Oct 21, 2011

Turbo worth a look

Check for collapsed hoses, waste gate restricted/stuck etc.

Could account for the lack of uphill power, but not experienced enough to know why you'd only experience this when the engine is cold

lynall · Oct 21, 2011

The 200 and 300 are pretty **** when the motor is stone cold.
Its worth seaching for pump tweak and just giving it a little bit of adjustment, notheing to much just a little as it certainly helps
I have noticed over the last couple of cold days how my 200 is as flat as a fart through town for the first mile or so.

Lynall

RAB300tdi · Oct 24, 2011

Hi and thanks for advice, have now solved the problem. The bottom hose from the intercooler was leaking, ( defective hose clamp ) replaced clamp and wow what a difference, pulls well even from cold. Can only think that when engine was cold the hose would be hard and leaking but when warmed up, natural expansion was 'just' giving a tighter joint.
Thanks again
Robert, fae bonny Scotland.

Station House · Oct 24, 2011

Great stuff - good spot!

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