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1.8 Tdci Opinions

Damon Cook
Damon Cook
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Can anyone share their opinion on the 1.8 tdci engines i have. Mk1 and it seems rly sluggish in 1st pulling off is a nightmare 115bhp it says in the paper work for it seems slow anyone have the same problem???

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    Mines not sluggish off the mark mines .a mk2.5 1.8 could be something to do with the turbo or possible knackered clutch what's it like actually on a run not the fastest of motors but safe enough to get out of a junction nippy if needed .only prob I have with mine is a bit jumpy between 50/55 that said I do have a leaky injector so it might be that .

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    My MK2 1.8 isn't the quickest in 1st/2nd gear, but once in 3rd the power soon kicks in quite nicely. I wouldn't say it was anywhere near sluggish though.

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    In 3rd upwards its ok but in first it seems i have to rev alot so i dont stall pulling off and i dont get power till the turbo kicks in then it wheel spins as im turning which makes me look like a knob

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    have you blanked your EGR? that will help in pulling away

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    Yeh but is still struggle and its the complete blank not the one with the hole in the middle

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