tweak my pump?
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tweak my pump?
xantia 1.9td how do i tweak my pump for more power and how much could i gain
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I agree with Tom,
if you increase your power by altering things as I have done. It generates more heat when your increase power, so with that plus your present cooling problem, its not good for your engine with the hot weather we are having at present.
So once you've solved your problem then look for info about tuning your motor.
if you increase your power by altering things as I have done. It generates more heat when your increase power, so with that plus your present cooling problem, its not good for your engine with the hot weather we are having at present.
So once you've solved your problem then look for info about tuning your motor.
Had it boosted at www.vanaaken.com
115bhp/185lft torque.They basicly adjust the fuel pump to give more power.Cost £385,did`nt fell confedent diy`ing myself.That was 2 1/2yrs ago now,now done 134k,no probs.
115bhp/185lft torque.They basicly adjust the fuel pump to give more power.Cost £385,did`nt fell confedent diy`ing myself.That was 2 1/2yrs ago now,now done 134k,no probs.
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According to their quote they remove the pump, recalibrate it, replace the cambelt etc before they start, I suppose they dont want a load of "max power" readers coming back with their engines in a cardboard box;) Bryn (ohms 69) showed me how to do a Rotodeisel fuel pump and it was really simple.
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£385 for a fuel pump tweak sounds very expensive - How long did they have it?
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You're paying for the expertise and knowledge, not necessarily an hourly rate and parts costs. By paying what seems a high amount means that it's not bodged (and won't trash your engine in 50 miles).
There was a tale of someone who was charged £50 for a 2 second blow with a hammer to fix something (can't remember), The person complained at the high bill; It came back amended as:
2 second blow with hammer; £0.01
Knowing where to hit; £49.99
Experience has its price, alas...Shame Citroen dealers don't adhere to this!
£385 for a fuel pump tweak sounds very expensive - How long did they have it?
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You're paying for the expertise and knowledge, not necessarily an hourly rate and parts costs. By paying what seems a high amount means that it's not bodged (and won't trash your engine in 50 miles).
There was a tale of someone who was charged £50 for a 2 second blow with a hammer to fix something (can't remember), The person complained at the high bill; It came back amended as:
2 second blow with hammer; £0.01
Knowing where to hit; £49.99
Experience has its price, alas...Shame Citroen dealers don't adhere to this!
Philhowards right.I know it was done properly & set up right.No excessive smoke,same fuel comsumpsion,passed the last 2 MOT no probs,well down on emissions.
It took about 3 hrs,as they road test it before to make sure it`s running as citroen intended.Then road test after.If for some reason they cant do it,they dont charge.Had it done at 105k,now done 134k.Will certainly take my next td there.
It took about 3 hrs,as they road test it before to make sure it`s running as citroen intended.Then road test after.If for some reason they cant do it,they dont charge.Had it done at 105k,now done 134k.Will certainly take my next td there.
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Do Vanaaken do a rolling road run to show you how much power you have ?
I had my Xantia done by Allard. He charged 80 quid.
He recons I have around 110 BHP. He didn't use a rolling road, so i don't know the exact power. It feels pretty good though. had it up to 120 MPH on the speedo... again .. on a private road
I had my Xantia done by Allard. He charged 80 quid.
He recons I have around 110 BHP. He didn't use a rolling road, so i don't know the exact power. It feels pretty good though. had it up to 120 MPH on the speedo... again .. on a private road