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Morning all,
Having read a few threads now about the spill valve adjustment i gave it a go. 1/8th turn made no difference, 1/4 turn definately did and i can't say it significantly increased smoke as i really can't tell unless it pours out so i've left it at that for now.
EGR valve vacuum pipe i've blocked. I haven't noticed any difference to either ECT, smoke or power one way or the other so not sure about this one. I may revert back to reconnecting the vacuum pipe.
Before all this however i've noticed idle over the last month or so generating more engine vibration. It idles rock steady and doesn't deviate from 750rpm, but it does vibrate a bit. I've done air and fuel filter changes (old filters looked spotless and i use diesel additive every tankful since ownership), and it's not due an oil change for a bit so i've left it at that for now.
While i was underneath greasing my nipples i noticed the gearbox mounts on the crossmember at the back of the auto box are very soft and not particularly substantial. I've not had a look at the engine mounts yet but on revving the engine by hand whilst under the bonnet the engine tends to rock quite easily.
Could my engine mounts be on their way out or are they all like this. Just seems to vibrate a lot on tickover, even looking at the engine under the bonnet it looks to visually vibrate quite a bit. I don't remember it doing that when i first bought it, and it was definately quieter too.
Are there uprated engine or gearbox mounts that might help the vibration, or is this something more to do with some kind of engine issue.
Would a change of oil spec be beneficial. I'm using Halfrauds 10W40 diesel Semi Synth because i've got a trade card and get a very decent discount on all that sort of stuff including tools and consumables.
I've carried out the disconnected battery cables procedure to see if resetting the ECU helps in any way, which i'm about to reconnect shortly.
Any thoughts/advice on this would be appreciated.
Cheers, Francis
Having read a few threads now about the spill valve adjustment i gave it a go. 1/8th turn made no difference, 1/4 turn definately did and i can't say it significantly increased smoke as i really can't tell unless it pours out so i've left it at that for now.
EGR valve vacuum pipe i've blocked. I haven't noticed any difference to either ECT, smoke or power one way or the other so not sure about this one. I may revert back to reconnecting the vacuum pipe.
Before all this however i've noticed idle over the last month or so generating more engine vibration. It idles rock steady and doesn't deviate from 750rpm, but it does vibrate a bit. I've done air and fuel filter changes (old filters looked spotless and i use diesel additive every tankful since ownership), and it's not due an oil change for a bit so i've left it at that for now.
While i was underneath greasing my nipples i noticed the gearbox mounts on the crossmember at the back of the auto box are very soft and not particularly substantial. I've not had a look at the engine mounts yet but on revving the engine by hand whilst under the bonnet the engine tends to rock quite easily.
Could my engine mounts be on their way out or are they all like this. Just seems to vibrate a lot on tickover, even looking at the engine under the bonnet it looks to visually vibrate quite a bit. I don't remember it doing that when i first bought it, and it was definately quieter too.
Are there uprated engine or gearbox mounts that might help the vibration, or is this something more to do with some kind of engine issue.
Would a change of oil spec be beneficial. I'm using Halfrauds 10W40 diesel Semi Synth because i've got a trade card and get a very decent discount on all that sort of stuff including tools and consumables.
I've carried out the disconnected battery cables procedure to see if resetting the ECU helps in any way, which i'm about to reconnect shortly.
Any thoughts/advice on this would be appreciated.
Cheers, Francis
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