Neighbour's Berlingo

Michel · Post by **Michel** » 26 Feb 2018, 21:07

Ahh yes, it could be valve clearances on a DW8

van ordinaire · Post by **van ordinaire** » 26 Feb 2018, 22:01

Shame they didn't offer the HDI in the C15 at the same time but, on the other hand, it does explain why I frequently pass Burlies on the road. Never seen more than 90 on the clock but but well able to mix it in the outside lane, at least on the level bits, as was evidenced only last night on the M5, 3 & 25.

Michel · Post by **Michel** » 26 Feb 2018, 22:04

van ordinaire wrote: ↑26 Feb 2018, 22:01 Shame they didn't offer the HDI in the C15 at the same time but, on the other hand, it does explain why I frequently pass Burlies on the road. Never seen more than 90 on the clock but but well able to mix it in the outside lane, at least on the level bits, as was evidenced only last night on the M5, 3 & 25.

My mum had a C15 based Romahome which I have seen over 90 on once or twice on a test track which was an exact replica of the M60 at night.

van ordinaire · Post by **van ordinaire** » 28 Feb 2018, 18:20

That's pretty impressive, given the extra weight & drag. While I'd reckon on hitting 90 at least once between London & Torbay, in either direction, it's getting too expensive, now MPG's down to low 30's. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted!

Michel · Post by **Michel** » 28 Feb 2018, 19:11

van ordinaire wrote: ↑28 Feb 2018, 18:20 That's pretty impressive, given the extra weight & drag. While I'd reckon on hitting 90 at least once between London & Torbay, in either direction, it's getting too expensive, now MPG's down to low 30's. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted!

I think the extra weight made it sit lower and improved the aero! We also had a 2cv many years ago that was faster 4 up on the motorway pulling a 500wt trailer than it was 1 up unloaded.

van ordinaire · Post by **van ordinaire** » 28 Feb 2018, 20:26

It's an interesting theory, whereas your 2CV observation/experience defeats me completely.

Hell Razor5543 · Post by **Hell Razor5543** » 01 Mar 2018, 08:46

Nobody ever said the 2CV was logical. Fun, yes, but not logical.

Post by **moizeau** » 01 Mar 2018, 18:04

I think Michel may have not mentioned the 'downhill' bit.

MikeT · Post by **MikeT** » 02 Mar 2018, 12:46

What's the symptoms of out of spec valve clearance?

Post by **Peter.N.** » 02 Mar 2018, 13:23

If they are not closing (to tight) low compression.

Peter

Post by **CitroJim** » 02 Mar 2018, 13:50

MikeT wrote: ↑02 Mar 2018, 12:46 What's the symptoms of out of spec valve clearance?

Hard to start with clouds of white smoke when stone-cold but starts OK when warm...

It comes of the XUD quirk where the valve clearances are tightest when cold... The colder the tighter...

MikeT · Post by **MikeT** » 02 Mar 2018, 13:51

Pretty much the same as failed GP's then?

Post by **CitroJim** » 02 Mar 2018, 14:08

MikeT wrote: ↑02 Mar 2018, 13:51 Pretty much the same as failed GP's then?

Yes, except that it only happens in very cold weather... Normal mornings it'll be OK...

MikeT · Post by **MikeT** » 06 Mar 2018, 16:12

Still not given the van any meaningful examination but thought I'd share a quick snapshot of it to see who can spot the mismatch

Post by **GiveMeABreak** » 06 Mar 2018, 16:20

Well the wheels don't look right and these are not from any Blingo I've seen...

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