Aitken
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I'm having a bit of a 'mare with my 1992 200TDi 90.
On my way home from work a couple of weeks ago, I started losing power - gradually at first then as I got closer to home the power went dramatically. I managed to limp to the house doing around 10mph in first gear with the engine almost stalling. Although the engine revved up normally while stationary, I was worried that my turbo might be knackered so I organised recovery to an independant Landy garage. They diagnosed a fuel blockage, changed the filters and flushed out the system. Everything seemed fine when I got it back and I've been driving about without any problem.
But tonight I experienced exactly the same problem again, ending up with me being recovered home (thanks to my insurance). While he was examining the vehicle, the breakdown mechanic spotted that the rubber input hose to the turbo has split along its length and reckons this is the source of the problem. Obvously I'll be replacing it anyway but would something as simple as this cause complete loss of power like I've been experiencing?
On my way home from work a couple of weeks ago, I started losing power - gradually at first then as I got closer to home the power went dramatically. I managed to limp to the house doing around 10mph in first gear with the engine almost stalling. Although the engine revved up normally while stationary, I was worried that my turbo might be knackered so I organised recovery to an independant Landy garage. They diagnosed a fuel blockage, changed the filters and flushed out the system. Everything seemed fine when I got it back and I've been driving about without any problem.
But tonight I experienced exactly the same problem again, ending up with me being recovered home (thanks to my insurance). While he was examining the vehicle, the breakdown mechanic spotted that the rubber input hose to the turbo has split along its length and reckons this is the source of the problem. Obvously I'll be replacing it anyway but would something as simple as this cause complete loss of power like I've been experiencing?
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