gutless deisil????

[mudpig]

Hey! got a question for you guys.....ive got a 1992 landcruiser, its the deisel, and shes very gutless. Weve had her since new and always looked after her, only done 180 000kms since 92. Always had oil and filter every 5000kms and not abused, my question is why does she lack power all of a sudden???? we havent changed anything and she still runs perfectly, runs smoothe, just got no power at all. What is wrong, i was thinkin injectors, or glazed??? gonna put a safari turbo and intercooler kit on soon to........but thast another story. Any help would be appreciated
mudpig

 

[Dusty]

you should post this question in the diesel section. good luck. if you pay for shipping I will trade you my 96 petrol cruiser

 

[Kaderabek]

Clean the air intake and swap out the MAF. Worked on my TDI Golf anyway.

TJK

 

[RoddQLD]

You'll need to find the cause before the turbo goes on.

The first thing that I'd do is to replace the fuel filter. I think that is the most likely explanation, and hopefully a quick fix.

My 97 diesel had 180,000 k's on it when I bought it earlier this year. I ran suprisingly well on the open road, but a bit sluggish when excellerating around town
I fitted the Safari turbo and now it accelerates quite well around town. The only problem is that my fuel economy dropped from 24mpg (town) down to 19. I did replace the exhaust pipe from the standard 2.25" to 2.5" when the turbo was fitted. The whole kit runs quite well now. I won't bother with an intercooler.

Rodd

 

[mudpig]

ill do the filter soon...
the fitted safari kit with intercooler is gonna be about $6500, so i rekon we will skip on it, just go the turbo. i want arb air lockers soon to, so the less the turbo costs the better.

 

[hks3sgte]

Clean the air intake and swap out the MAF. Worked on my TDI Golf anyway.

TJK

The 1HZ doesn't have a MAF.

 

[Kaderabek]

Then either don't clean it out or add one and clean that one out.

TJK

 

[mudpig]

man that makes me happy coz no i dont have to ask what a maf is lol. Dont laugh im only little lol

 

[robchad]

air cleaner for a start, should do it on the diesel every 25,000 if thats full of crap then engine cannot breath.

 

[mudpig]

ROO SHOOTA???? thats what i like to see!!!!!!

And the air filter is regularly done, its one of thos k&n splitfire rechargable ones. Pretty good actually....

 

[nickw]

Does your 80 series have a 1HZ?
I can also tell you a turbo'd 1HD-T is not gutless.
So if you like the truck and want to keep her, add a turbo, you will be glad you did.

Try doing the filters and everything as recomended.
Injectors probably need to be done at 180,000Km's if not already done.
That could be partly responsible.
Also check to make sure the timing belt was done. (It should be done every 90,000Km's) You can also check and make sure your valves are shimmed correctly.

My first guess would be a filter (air or fuel) or injectors though.
Check timing and valves second. When you change your fuel filter, make sure you know how to reprime a diesel. (I explained this a few times if you search).
I would also get a bottle of fuel condtioner and treatment and try that. I like Stanadyne, but you might not be able to get it down there.

You could also try posting this in the diesel seciton.
There are some fellow ausie's that might be able to help you hands on.

Hope this helps,
Cheers,
Nick.

 

[mudpig]

yeah, the 1 hz is what weve got. Thanks but fellas, i dont wnan get rid of our baby lol,