Dieselboy getting his goal with his heavy SUV!

[TimV]

What is the best/easyest way to kill a turbo commonrail diesel?

I want to do a killswitch.

[oldtamiyaphile]

I wouldn't mind knowing the answer to that, because I have a push button starter that won't allow EOC what so ever. Four+ years of warranty left before I can do that though.

But with turbo diesel EOC opportunities are limited so I think the key is good enough? Here with RHD the right hand turns off the key while the left moves the shifter so there's even less to be gained from a switch, normally.

[me and my metro]

Disrupt the crank or the cam sensor signal and the computer will shut it down. This will set a code. You might try unplugging the computer power relay, this may not set a code. The computer may see this as a key off condition.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by TimV

What is the best/easyest way to kill a turbo commonrail diesel?

I want to do a killswitch.

Diesels are often pointed out to be not so suitable to intermittent operation because they usually take longer to reach their optimum temperature but, if you manage for the engine to retain some heat in-between the idle shut-off cycles, the restart might not be so troublesome and the brake-specific fuel-efficiency might be not compromised so badly.

[oldtamiyaphile]

Originally Posted by me and my metro

Disrupt the crank or the cam sensor signal and the computer will shut it down. This will set a code. You might try unplugging the computer power relay, this may not set a code. The computer may see this as a key off condition.

These days you'll see a CEL if you're lucky, but just as likely to go into limp home mode...

[TimV]

Look what is uploaded to youtube.

How much hp (and fuel) is your mechanical fan stealing?

[TimV]

Brand new record. I was so close to drop below the 5liter consumption/100km..

1387km with 69,96l = 5,04l/100km

[teoman]

Awesome!

Keep up the good work.

I wonder how i can create such a battery pack without investment.

I suppose i should start scavenging for dead laptop batteries.

[teoman]

Originally Posted by TimV

Look what is uploaded to youtube.

How much hp (and fuel) is your mechanical fan stealing?

That is not hwo i imagined the clutch working.

I was under the impression that if the engine was kept cool enough then the fans would not engage at all.

[TimV]

Elektric fans do not engage. They spin a bit, but that is because of the passing air trough it when driving. I have a viscosity clutch fan. And it is always spinning. Slipping when not needed. Non slipping when needed. So i removed it an placed an electric fan. Good for around 5% savings!