prob an old question

[deadeye7916]

hi to all im going to ask a question prob asked on here before but i cant find the answer so im asking it myself! ive got a 2.4td surf and my qusetion is are they all a bit sluggish up hill,i have read they are a bit underpowerd but i want a clear answer from people in the know,it pulls ok thru all the gears[auto] and other than uphill its fine,just wondered if ive got something to worry about any help would be great

thanks in advance adrian:]

[si tate]

2.4's don't like hills, never driven one but from what other forum members have said they are totally gutless up hill.

Easy remedy is to buy a 3.0 or drop a lexurf V8 in it.

[DMAudio]

They sure aren't the fastest up hills but like every other car, 1st port of call is a good service. Oil, air and fuel filters, make sure the tank breather isn't choked solid is a good start. Check turbo pipework for any leaks. If you search around, there is a small tweak you can do to the fuel pump which can make a small difference (didn't do anything notceable on mine).

[deadeye7916]

old question

thanks for the help guys,a 3.0 is my next port of call once the wife give me my pocket money.. :]

[Wolfracer]

My 3.0 struggles a bit on the hills,

























but I suppose towing a 1 tonne trailer behind it doesn't help!