Member Since: 31 May 2008
Location: Praha (Prague)
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ShootersRest wrote:
which is usually red. You must read the label though as I think there's a green one available now also.
A point to note though, I always carry the pot with me, as the police around my area love dip testing. The slightest hint of red in the fuel and they won't take any excuses.
didn't I read in another thread that the color is not the issue, that's just put in for visual aid but some try to use Red every few tanks and hope putting normal in will dilute.
however while the color may dilute the real identifier is a chemical which is virtually impossible to clean out.????Experience is a difficult teacher, because she gives the test first and then the lesson afterwards!!!!
5th Oct 2013 3:14 pm
chalky
Member Since: 22 Aug 2008
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 3145
That's correct, I think the red dye is a form of bacteria and this is what they look for when they dip the tank !
The red diesel is an idiots guide of what not to do with it so that its a visual aid.
Unless you're colour blind ?
But the VOSA inspectors know exactly what they are looking for and it isn't 2T oil
I had mine dipped last year by an inspector who came to the estate where I work and he did a spot check on all vehicles. This was purely because loads of red Diesel was disappearing and the estate manager called them in. Mine was in the clear and I had totally forgot about the 2T having any effect on it ?Only dead fish go with the Flow !
5th Oct 2013 4:57 pm
Spinney
Member Since: 18 Aug 2013
Location: DEVON
Posts: 48
I cleaned the MAP sensor 6 weeks ago on my 2008 TDV6 which had a fairly heavy build-up of the usual crud.
As the engine cover was off today I thought I would take a look at the sensor again to check all was well only to find that about 20-25% of the original amount of crud has already reformed. The car was new to me in August so I don't know if it had been cleaned before.
I have only covered about 400 miles in the 6 weeks mostly short runs to from work and have been adding 400ml 2so when filling the tank twice - last fill this week. Ave MPG 24.
Do people think this this a problem or just a "characteristic" of the D3?
I am wondering what the situation might be if I leave the MAP alone for 6 months !
5th Oct 2013 5:21 pm
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
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With the your EGRs pumping in crud from the exhaust they will get dirty again. Only those with blanked EGRs stay clean.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
Member Since: 04 Aug 2013
Location: Germany
Posts: 2
Hi folks,
I cleaned my MAP sensor yesterday. It was fully cloaked, no hole visible. Sorry, was so excited that I forgot to take a photo...
Experienced a remarkable difference afterwards. The engine sounds quite different now, smoother and softer. Moreover the car pulls noticeable stronger under 2000 revs.
Thanks guys for the quick tuneup!!!
Andreas.
9th Oct 2013 5:13 pm
Airbus321
Member Since: 15 Oct 2013
Location: Surrey
Posts: 16
Hello everyone,
Have read this post with interest after suffering power loss with Tesco diesel. I thought I'd give this a go and found the sensor fairly well covered but not totally blocked. Put it all back together and she ran fine on tick over in neutral. 24 hrs later and she starts but no power and EML now on continuously with really black, funny smelling exhaust. Tried to check codes with my Argos / RAC code reader but can't seem to get a connection. Had to give up and come to work in my girlfriend's car - she not happy...
Please help. I only used WD40 and tissue paper but I think I've killed it.
15th Oct 2013 8:16 pm
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
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Sounds likely, they are incredibly fragile.
Sadly they are not cheap either so worth seeing if anyone near you can do a check with their sensor before paying money. If you do need to buy one check the price for the complete intake too as for quite a while it was cheaper to buy the intake complete with sensor than the sensor on its own.
Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
Member Since: 28 Jul 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 565
CAn someone explain the EML TLA please?regards
tony
05 "Battlestar Galactica"
In 7 years ownership
09/13 New Battery (I did that)
11/13 new alternator. (I did that)
2 x EGR Blanked. (I did that )
15th Oct 2013 9:17 pm
Airbus321
Member Since: 15 Oct 2013
Location: Surrey
Posts: 16
Engine Management Light. It's orange and looks like an engine and tells you there's a fault somewhere that needs downloading and de-coding. Hopefully I've used the right TLA for a Land Rover - some manufacturers call it the CEL - Check Engine Light.
15th Oct 2013 11:29 pm
tony bennett
Member Since: 28 Jul 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 565
Thanks for that.regards
tony
05 "Battlestar Galactica"
In 7 years ownership
09/13 New Battery (I did that)
11/13 new alternator. (I did that)
2 x EGR Blanked. (I did that )
16th Oct 2013 9:05 am
Airbus321
Member Since: 15 Oct 2013
Location: Surrey
Posts: 16
Update....
Have now cleaned the sensor another 6 times using WD 40 and tissue paper. Result: now running smoothly, no smoke and enough power to reverse out of the drive! 5 mile test drive and she's no worse than she was before. However, EML is still on. I still can't clear the light or read the code so will take it to my usual LR specialist.
Will post again with any more news.
16th Oct 2013 6:36 pm
jh972
Member Since: 19 Feb 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 37
Robbie wrote:
With the your EGRs pumping in crud from the exhaust they will get dirty again. Only those with blanked EGRs stay clean.
Well, not quite. At 146000k I cleaned mine today for the first time. EGRs not blanked off, but it was so clean I needn't have bothered. No T2 in the fuel either.
So for some reason, some stay clean2007 TDV6 SE Stornoway Gray
Llams Ride Height Controller, Traxide dual battery system,
20th Oct 2013 3:48 am
Andy Foster
Member Since: 27 Dec 2009
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 6551
Just had a look at mine.
08 D3 with just over 68k on the clock. EGR's not blanked cos I can't.
Cheers
AndyD4 MY15 SE TECH
D3 gone but never forgotten.
20th Oct 2013 3:53 pm
Thaz my boy blue
Member Since: 01 Jul 2013
Location: Fareham
Posts: 34
Just checked mine and had some muck over it but still a hole visible. Given it a good clean and all is good! Don't know if it has had a clean before but quite good for 90k if it hasn't and no blanks an valves any more tips like this are great to know!!!!Steveo
20th Oct 2013 5:19 pm
conman69
Member Since: 11 Aug 2012
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 431
Checked mine this morning, not sure if this is the first time though. EGRs not blanked MY07, 73K
Discovery3 TDV6 GS
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Belts, pulleys, oil pump replaced, double tow-bar electrics
Land Rover rubber mats throughout, tinted windows, wind deflectors, smoked side repeaters, retro fitted Garmin, smooth leather steering wheel, cruise control + radio switches, 19" HSE wheels, Bearmech side-tubes, BAS IFBH module, roofbars.
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