4petedaniel Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Has any one got a suggestion on what I can do to improve the the performance of my 2.4 VW basic diesel autosleeper clubman? I am in Spain and the mountains have made me realise that I should have brought a turbo insted. Pete Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twooks Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 well, if it was the Lake District fells that you were struggling with you could try here http://www.turboboost.co.uk/ whether there is somewhere similar near you ..?? ..?? ..?? B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred grant Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 don forget pete my biddy, for every mountain yous climbs theres a lot of downhills behind. proper job f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philman Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 If it is a newish disel perhaps you could get it remapped. Otherwise the best answer is to get a turbo fitted. There should be companies in your area that specialize in fitting them retrospectively. Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenewellhome Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 As it is a non turbo diesel it is also not electronically managed so a remap is a non starter. You need to speak to TB Turbo in Lancaster about having a turbo fitted and probably an intercooler as well. Be warned though, this is not cheap work. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4petedaniel Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 Maybe I should change it for a later model. but I would be unhappy to part with it as is suits me down to the ground, but for the lack of power. and i under stand that the replacement motor which is expencive would not add much to it's exchange value. Pete daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 You don't need to replace the motor, just get a turbo (and possibly an intercooler) added. TB Turbo in Lancaster are just about the best in the business in UK so give them a call first. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philman Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Sorry about mentioning remapping, I was not aware that nonturbos could not be done. My M/H is only a 1.9 TD, but I can certainly tell when the turbo is providing the extra power needed for the long climbs etc. Last year my front exhaust pipe failed on my Ducato and a replacement was not available even from Italy. I was told about TB Turbo and contacted them, they were very helpful and I went for a day out in Lancaster while they made a complete exhaust ( in Stainless Steel ) and fitted it. They have facilities for you to park in their compund overnight and provide EHU if you want it. Very nice people to deal with and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. They specialise in motorhomes and seem to have all the necessary equipment to handle quite big units. Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred grant Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 fred as sum bleddy big equipment me ansums but he dont brag about it - well not too often anyway! fancifulfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 You may have Fred, but I bet it's clapped out and rusty. Like most Farmers. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Great forum - I was just about to ask about chipping my engine when I get all this knowledge coming through to me - thanks Twooks! As suggested, we rang Turbobooster and they couldn't have been more helpful - they're sending all their info and I'll let you know how I get on. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twooks Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 hi alan - don't know how far you've got to travel - but it's a nice spot - handy to walk into the the town oops city - and the people are friendly and once sorted you'll be home in no time :-> B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecal Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 pete, I dont know how mechanically minded you are but here goes. When had you your timing belt changed? Check to see if the fuel pump cable is loose. It is on top of the fuel pump. Get somene to rev up the mororhome and check there is a good blast out the back of the exhaust and what colour. By the way was the motorhome always down on power or only since you went down through France / Spain. You should not need to change your motor as they are quite good at pulling when tuned properly. If you want any more on above I can give you all the help you need. Regards, Brendan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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