ifloochies
Well-Known Member
Hello folks,
Just installed a 200tdi with less than 500 miles on the clock in my 88 RR classic. The poor bloke who 'threw out' the engine, blew the zf auto box attached to the engine and decided it was cheaper to leave the almost-new car under some spruce trees to rot.(he's got too much money, I guess). So after sitting for a couple of years, the elements have decimated the truck's body and I've got myself a spanking new engine coupled to the lt77 manual box. As its to be expected, engine starts well, pulls well (better than my old v8) and is pretty frugal. Only problem now is, on the move, above 3000rpm, I have a whole lot of sparks flying out of the exhaust pipes (scares other drivers at night). Question is, how can I make it stop, and secondly, what do I do to give this engine a long productive life? I hear there are measures to be taken to ensure the longevity of the turbo and such. Any contribution is much appreciated as this is my first Tdi. Thanx in advance.
Just installed a 200tdi with less than 500 miles on the clock in my 88 RR classic. The poor bloke who 'threw out' the engine, blew the zf auto box attached to the engine and decided it was cheaper to leave the almost-new car under some spruce trees to rot.(he's got too much money, I guess). So after sitting for a couple of years, the elements have decimated the truck's body and I've got myself a spanking new engine coupled to the lt77 manual box. As its to be expected, engine starts well, pulls well (better than my old v8) and is pretty frugal. Only problem now is, on the move, above 3000rpm, I have a whole lot of sparks flying out of the exhaust pipes (scares other drivers at night). Question is, how can I make it stop, and secondly, what do I do to give this engine a long productive life? I hear there are measures to be taken to ensure the longevity of the turbo and such. Any contribution is much appreciated as this is my first Tdi. Thanx in advance.
