timothyarnold
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Hello!
First time Defender owner here. Bought a bit of a project and super excited to get this beast back on the road.
I've got a whiring noise when accelerating and feels slow above 30mph and does not pull up any inclines. I've pressure tested the intercooler and seemed okay, and replaced the boost pipes as they were looking worst for wear. The defender appears to have had an engine change at some point as it had AC fitted (but no pipes and no controls installed in the cab) so I have replaced the aux belt (fitting additional pulley as required).
I don't have access to a diagnostic reader yet - believe Nanocom is the preferred? Is there a cheaper alternative?
Took the wastegate actuator off and it operates, although the wategate was a little sticky and has freed up, although wondering if it is just sticking open a little and not holding boost?
Video Here!
Any thoughts appreciated.
Thanks
Tim
First time Defender owner here. Bought a bit of a project and super excited to get this beast back on the road.
I've got a whiring noise when accelerating and feels slow above 30mph and does not pull up any inclines. I've pressure tested the intercooler and seemed okay, and replaced the boost pipes as they were looking worst for wear. The defender appears to have had an engine change at some point as it had AC fitted (but no pipes and no controls installed in the cab) so I have replaced the aux belt (fitting additional pulley as required).
I don't have access to a diagnostic reader yet - believe Nanocom is the preferred? Is there a cheaper alternative?
Took the wastegate actuator off and it operates, although the wategate was a little sticky and has freed up, although wondering if it is just sticking open a little and not holding boost?
Video Here!
Any thoughts appreciated.
Thanks
Tim