dannymccann
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Registered: 9th Aug 06
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My main concern from what I've read about this is my fuel pump. Apparently the 2.0DTi engine has a weak fuel pump anyway and it's a big job to replace it as it's built in to something else 'non-serviceable' (from what I've read, certainly not from experience), so wouldnt want to buger it up in any way
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rossnomore
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Registered: 18th Oct 06
Location: Fife
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I used to use 2 stroke in my E34 TDS, but started using millers Fuel additive instead.
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StueyBoy1989
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Registered: 22nd Feb 07
Location: North West London
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exactly what i was thinking, buy a fuel additive that has been tested for cleaning injectors etc - probably alot safer too.
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spencer88
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Registered: 6th Oct 08
Location: cornwall
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quote:
Originally posted by dannymccann
My main concern from what I've read about this is my fuel pump. Apparently the 2.0DTi engine has a weak fuel pump anyway and it's a big job to replace it as it's built in to something else 'non-serviceable' (from what I've read, certainly not from experience), so wouldnt want to buger it up in any way
The dti has an Ecu codes fuel pump so if you replace the pump, you need the matching Ecu for it
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davegreen
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Registered: 20th May 12
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i was wrong, spoke with an engine builder today and 2 stroke oil is used in very high performance diesels to stop injector needle for sticking at high rpms. and in 2 stroke diesels as they also rev very high. its not recomended as an injector cleaner though. can be used to quieten a noise engine 2 aid sale of vehical.
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AlexW
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Registered: 25th Oct 08
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Well done and fair enough for admitting you're wrong.
Cleaning side of things I'm not sold on, I can see the oil helping the pump, and maybe removoing some of the build up of shit.
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davcohen
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I was researching this a while ago and thought wtf lets give it a go, the two vehicles I own are Mk3 Astra 1.7td Isuzu & Corsa C 1.7cdti (also Isuzu). Instantly they both quietened down and crank up faster then they did before.
Over time the C has become more economical, quieter and I believe slightly more powerful. At this moment I have not found a downside apart from obviously looking a little odd pouring it into the tank at fill up time.
Maybe not a great comparison but the Landi guys had posted an internal pic of his engine or injectors then again after like 40-50k miles of using 2 stroke oil and the difference was instantly noticeable
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Wrighty
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Registered: 28th Feb 04
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rekon its worth it on 2.0 VW PD engines?
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AshWatson
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Registered: 18th Jun 10
Location: West Yorkshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Wrighty
rekon its worth it on 2.0 VW PD engines?
A good question which i also wonder if anyone can shed any light on ?
As (if im correct by saying this ?) the PD engines only have an electric lift pump in the tank and then obv the pumper injectors, no actual fuel pump on the timing belt like vaux / izuzu diesels as mentioned, therefore no pump really needing lubricating due to lack of sulphur ? or is it a case of keeping injectors clean ? anyone feel free to correct anything i may have said wrong lol
[Edited on 17-03-2013 by AshWatson]
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mattk
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Registered: 27th Feb 06
Location: St. Helens
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I do this in winter, My 2.0 TDDI transit needed it, it quitened it down in the frost and helped it turn over quicker, kept the smoke down too after a while
Put it in the Relay this winter, didnt really make a difference, cant do it any harm though.
you have to use the right oil too has to have some letters on it like JSAO or summat.
I tried to get green or blue stuff too, couldnt be arsed having to explain why my diesel was pink if I got dipped
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