K14

K14

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Hi all, my 110 csw 94 has its original engine which has now done 260,000 miles. It's never had major engine work and runs like a dream. What are people's opinions on maybe some sort of preventive maintenance or parts refresh. I want to keep the original engine going as it's a very original vehicle.
 
When were the injectors last serviced? At 180K miles I discovered, to my cost, that they do need servicing occasionally. :eek: :rolleyes:
 
Mick Guilbert said:
Just keep servicing it at regular intervals. As the old saying goes if it ain't broke don't fix it.
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I've dredged this thread up as I was wondering similar things.
Mine's got 150k miles, it leaks a bit of oil, smokes a bit, drives OK, as far as I'm concerned.
Are there tell tell signs though that something is getting seriously wrong? I'd rather prevent that then fix it later, but do I just have to wait for it to go bang? :)
At what stage do I bite the bullet and go for a rebuild?
 
Seen utility 300s with 325 k miles on with very little work.
Just service it regularly and do any jobs that need doing.
Rebuilding a 300 is usually unnecessary work
 
Toyota Twonk said:
Seen utility 300s with 325 k miles on with very little work.
Just service it regularly and do any jobs that need doing.
Rebuilding a 300 is usually unnecessary work
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do they get problems with MOT emissions? Especially considering smoke. Also somebody said about crankcase pressure getting high meaning worn pistons maybe?
 
Mines just shy of 200k and runs like a dream. I put cheap 10w40 in it every 3k miles, but generally change the oil when it changes from dark brown to black. Don’t worry about a puff of black smoke on start up either. The most engine work mine has had is cam belt kits.
I’m sure I read on hear that there are several well looked after 300tdi engines chugging about with 400k plus on the clock.
 
K14 said:
Mines just shy of 200k and runs like a dream. I put cheap 10w40 in it every 3k miles, but generally change the oil when it changes from dark brown to black. Don’t worry about a puff of black smoke on start up either. The most engine work mine has had is cam belt kits.
I’m sure I read on hear that there are several well looked after 300tdi engines chugging about with 400k plus on the clock.
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do they get problems passing MOT emissions tests?

tbh I only do a couple of thousand miles a year in it, the main thing is to pass MOT
 
andych said:
do they get problems passing MOT emissions tests?

tbh I only do a couple of thousand miles a year in it, the main thing is to pass MOT
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Even if they do get problems, you can adjust the pump down to reduce power/smoke to get them through the test.
 
andych said:
I might be back here looking for instructions :):)
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Top tip of the day is find the sticker under the bonnet marked as a percentage, remove said sticker then tester has to test car for an average turbo diesel which is twice as high as the under bonnet sticker says!
Much like this cough cough!

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