tweedandbriar
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Why does my 1999 110 feel so much more responsive, smoother and quieter when cold.....the colder, the better in fact - whats that all about??
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Better when cold?
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tweedandbriar
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Thanks, so when warm/normal could I have an issue with the intercooler? Pipes been checked and no leaks (so far as I can see) and the Nanocom not offering any faults.
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It is not just having cold air that helps, cold along with high atmospheric pressure gets more air in.
Worth checking your intercooler and pipes. At least take it out and give it a good swill to clean out any crap.
On my Tdi the cooler fins had crumbled/rotted. A new one [just standard as mine is not boosted] restored general performance.
Worth checking your intercooler and pipes. At least take it out and give it a good swill to clean out any crap.
On my Tdi the cooler fins had crumbled/rotted. A new one [just standard as mine is not boosted] restored general performance.
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Cleaning out the old or fitting a new, or fitting a bigger intercooler, will likely make a noticable difference.
A new/bigger one will for sure.
I'm a big fan of Alisport and fitted one of their full size jobbies to my 300tdi.
There was a bit of engineering (of sorts) to blank off the hole the old one left, which I did to ensure the fan still draws the air through the radiator and to ensure the bonnet catch didn't puncture the top.
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A new/bigger one will for sure.
I'm a big fan of Alisport and fitted one of their full size jobbies to my 300tdi.
There was a bit of engineering (of sorts) to blank off the hole the old one left, which I did to ensure the fan still draws the air through the radiator and to ensure the bonnet catch didn't puncture the top.
Installing an Allisport full size intercooler to a 300tdi
This https://www.allisport.com/shop/performance-products/intercoolers/land-rover-defender-300-tdi-intercooler-kit/ It's a tad complicated but the car was sold to me as a 300tdi but it is turning into a bit of a mongrel (which to be honest i'm mightily ****ed off about). The engine is...
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Full width intercooler
Hi All, I fitted an airtec intercooler yesterday on my 300tdi defender. It requires the stays supporting the bonnet slam panel to be required. Plot twist, after hours of faffing around adjusting the bonnet, I realised that when the bonnet is pushed closed it bends the slam panel and also the...
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Td5 I think.
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Yep, its a TD5
Its also got a larger Allisport Intercooler already fitted. Significant difference in performance in the cold though...odd
In that case ignore my comment
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Mines the same, must be a TD5 thingYep, its a TD5
Its also got a larger Allisport Intercooler already fitted. Significant difference in performance in the cold though...odd
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Moving to Greenland then!!
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It is not just TD5's, quite noticeable with my 200tdi. It is a general thing for most turbo diesels. Most people driving TD cars just don't notice as they generally do not use anything near the full output of the engine.
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Mist, yes the other item that will add performance as well is water vapour. That bit of water when in the combustion chamber at ignition instantly turns to steam and helps spread the fuel vapour evenly resulting in a faster better combustion.
A water methanol mix is a well known engine power booster. In WW2 some German fighters had the system known to allied pilots as the Ha ha booster, as in switch it on and Ha Ha you are gone! No catching him.
A water methanol mix is a well known engine power booster. In WW2 some German fighters had the system known to allied pilots as the Ha ha booster, as in switch it on and Ha Ha you are gone! No catching him.
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I also notice an increase in performance when the outside temperature is cold.
Also,when I refill the tank with fresh cold diesel.
Also,when I refill the tank with fresh cold diesel.
