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Now 20th.. 
How goes with yours?
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02-20-2013, 09:55 AM
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Gerhard Plattner: "The best attitude is to consider fuel saving a kind of sport. Everybody who has enough money for a strong car, can drive fast and hit the pedal. But saving fuel requires concentration, self-control and cleverness. It's a challenge with the nice effect of saving you money that you can use for other more important things."
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03-04-2013, 11:10 AM
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back down to 22nd, by 0.02 of an mpg!
Really should get that thermostat fitted. Dunno if its the Veg oil (now at 30%) or the fact the last 2 tanks have been faster than usual..
here's hoping for a good tank this time!
Have you done another tank yet??
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03-05-2013, 05:40 AM
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Beaten by Helga  #8 today
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Gerhard Plattner: "The best attitude is to consider fuel saving a kind of sport. Everybody who has enough money for a strong car, can drive fast and hit the pedal. But saving fuel requires concentration, self-control and cleverness. It's a challenge with the nice effect of saving you money that you can use for other more important things."
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03-05-2013, 07:27 AM
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re-double your efforts- I had a 55mph top indicated speed on the away to work today.. all in the name of MPG  
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03-05-2013, 07:50 PM
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I've stayed in the Top 10 so far this winter, and things are warming up around here. I've had 2 tanks in the 40sUS(50sUK), but am on a climbing trend( hopefully ). My fills are going to stay at 2 weeks as my current employer now pays every two weeks  .
320touring- Does your fuel pump use an electric shut off solonoid on the end of the pump? Mine does, but is a bit older than either of yours. Mine is a "CR" code engine, making it an 80-82 engine, no turbo. Anyway, mine has a solonoid and I run the power to that solonoid through the contacts of a relay and use that for shut-off/DFCO engine braking. Works great( so far  ). |
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03-06-2013, 04:57 AM
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I've stayed in the Top 10 so far this winter, and things are warming up around here. I've had 2 tanks in the 40sUS(50sUK), but am on a climbing trend( hopefully ). My fills are going to stay at 2 weeks as my current employer now pays every two weeks .
320touring- Does your fuel pump use an electric shut off solonoid on the end of the pump? Mine does, but is a bit older than either of yours. Mine is a "CR" code engine, making it an 80-82 engine, no turbo. Anyway, mine has a solonoid and I run the power to that solonoid through the contacts of a relay and use that for shut-off/DFCO engine braking. Works great( so far ). |
Ah, the Master has arrived!
I believe I do have an electric Fuel shut off solenoid- best not go OT though, I'll pap a fuller reply on my build thread!
as for my climbing back up the rankings- this 55mph tank is looking good so far- may even see 200 miles from an indicated 1/4 tank
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03-06-2013, 10:17 PM
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"The Master", good one  .
AndrzejM- Are cam belts an issue on older engines(like mine)? I haven't looked up the replacement interval yet, but I could still see the writing on the outside of the belt when I got this engine. I've only put 9,000 miles(14,400km) on it, but was using P&G before winter and a slipping clutch made me stop. I'm thinking I might replace the belt, idler and tensioner anyway when I do the clutch in the spring. |
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03-07-2013, 04:14 AM
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"The Master", good one .
AndrzejM- Are cam belts an issue on older engines(like mine)? I haven't looked up the replacement interval yet, but I could still see the writing on the outside of the belt when I got this engine. I've only put 9,000 miles(14,400km) on it, but was using P&G before winter and a slipping clutch made me stop. I'm thinking I might replace the belt, idler and tensioner anyway when I do the clutch in the spring. |
Cam belts on older VW Diesel engines should be replaced with tensioner and idler after 60000km (37000miles), some say fter 70 or even 80 thousands. And you have to be careful with bump starts so maybe that's not the best idea to P&G using bump starts anyway, regardles clutch. There's nothing against to P&G using starter of course. And if you want to use bump start for P&G you should remember to warm up the engine before you'll try it. I've seen engines destroyed after bump starts because cam belt missed a tooth. I was changing cam belt more often (50000km) just to be on a safe side. It's fairy easy to change it without any specialized tools, and the cost isn't great. Hope this helps.
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03-07-2013, 07:59 AM
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That helps quite a lot . I have been wondering how to treat my wee diesel engine. Maybe I'll change the belt at half of the normal interval and keep bump start P&G, maybe not. I'll have to think about that. I have been doing it once warmed up enough to not smoke on restart. I recently changed my oil to full synthetic Rotella 5w40 and noticed a MUCH easier cold start, smoother idle, and more power. Hopefully that translates into easier bump starts also .
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