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landyho

Member

• Oct 16, 2013

• #1

when engaging 4wd after engaging hubs pull away in 1st then into 2nd? or go straight into 2nd? someone said not to change gear[?]
also,on road struggles with hills in devon,quite often need to be in 1st to get up there....its a series3 swb....has anyone else found this?

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Oct 16, 2013

• #2

if you engage 4wd as long as your not on hard surface like the road ,you can change gear or use any you want the same as 2wd,they do struggle with hills but for 1st it would need to be steep

 

Dr_evil

Banned

• Oct 16, 2013

• #3

sounds like its wanting a real good service for a start or looking at why its got no power, cant be too much worse than cumbrian hills and the 2.25 derv seems to cope ok here

 

Turboman

Mab An Gov

• Oct 16, 2013

• #4

Is this hills on the main road, or on twisty lanes? They are underpowered but shouldn't need first unless you are slowed right down.
Like evil says, tappets, fuel filter, air filter, oilchange may up the power output slightly.

 

blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

• Oct 16, 2013

• #5

Is it red.....?

 

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landyho

Member

• Oct 16, 2013

• #6

no its green

 

SmileySteve

Well-Known Member

• Oct 16, 2013

• #7

Green good, as said give it a good look over and full service, wont make it win races but all helps and is preventative action too.

 

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landyho

Member

• Oct 17, 2013

• #8

it sometimes happens on main roads,more so on twisty lanes...

 

oxides

Well-Known Member

• Oct 17, 2013

• #9

Intermittent loss of power?
Petrol or diesel?
Crap in the fuel system?
Collapsing air hose from filter?
When was it last serviced?

 

zeaphod

Well-Known Member

• Oct 18, 2013

• #10

I think a petrol 2.25 in good fettle should be able to hold 25mph on anything but a very steep hill. A diesel is another matter though, I'd think 15/20 on a long hill. My 2.5 N/A90 can hold 30 on the Glenshane pass, and that's a fairly steep mile long hill.
As above, a good service can make a big difference, if it's petrol, I'd check/change the points too.
My old 2.25p with uprated head and electronic ignition was good for 65 on the flat, and 40 on most hills. They can be a realistic daily driver, if you can stand the fuel bill.