Transit mk7 2.2 85bhp - black smoke under acceleration

[Karst]

I get 600+ miles per tank with my lwb 2.2 and when i was driving swb 85 ps it was 700mls on a tank so you've got a problem if you only getting 400mls

ANDZ

Sheeesh, 600+ miles??? Has it got a bigger fuel tank?

I know the copper washers cost pence Andz, but i was too scared to change them myself in case I dropped something into the engine.

[andz327]

I get 600+ miles per tank with my lwb 2.2 and when i was driving swb 85 ps it was 700mls on a tank so you've got a problem if you only getting 400mls

ANDZ

Sheeesh, 600+ miles??? Has it got a bigger fuel tank?

I know the copper washers cost pence Andz, but i was too scared to change them myself in case I dropped something into the engine.

Both have standard 80ltr tank mate, even if I'm towing a 1000kg boat with my lwb 2.2 I'd get more than 450mls in fact my old 2.0 tddi medium roof mwb would do 600mls per tank
Had a problem with my 130 it became quite thirsty after fitting a cheap prv also engine became very quiet, After changing to a proper ford prv the power was back, fuel consumption was better and engine was slightly noisier ((diesel crack)) but
even though it had done 330,000mls by that time she would hit 100mph+ most days at some point

ANDZ

[knobby1]

I get 600+ miles per tank with my lwb 2.2 and when i was driving swb 85 ps it was 700mls on a tank so you've got a problem if you only getting 400mls

ANDZ

Sheeesh, 600+ miles??? Has it got a bigger fuel tank?

I know the copper washers cost pence Andz, but i was too scared to change them myself in case I dropped something into the engine.

Both have standard 80ltr tank mate, even if I'm towing a 1000kg boat with my lwb 2.2 I'd get more than 450mls in fact my old 2.0 tddi medium roof mwb would do do 600mls per tank
Had a problem with my 130 it became quite thirsty after fitting a cheap prv engine became very quiet, After changing to propero ford the power was back, fuel consumption was better and engine was slightly noisier ((diesel crack))

ANDZ

Even my LWB 2.4 RWD Mk7 170+ does over 1000km or 600+ miles to a tank....(if I nurse it)...

Lord Knobrot

[Karst]

Last tank gave me 400 miles only.

So now the copper washers have changed lets see if it helps.....

Should I be thinking maybe the prv needs changing??

[daraioj]

Is there any point in comparing fuel consumption without taking (at least) transmission and diff ratio into account?
My 2.4 high roof 100ps does about 500 miles with a full tank but I've got the stupid 5.11 diff.



There's seems to be quite a significant difference between all the different specs...
Plus I guess where you usually drive and how would also make a difference..
I live in a fairly hilly area.

Having said that... 400 miles does seem a bit low

[andz327]

Is there any point in comparing fuel consumption without taking (at least) transmission and diff ratio into account?
My 2.4 high roof 100ps does about 500 miles with a full tank but I've got the stupid 5.11 diff.



There's seems to be quite a significant difference between all the different specs...
Plus I guess where you usually drive and how would also make a difference..
I live in a fairly hilly area.

Having said that... 400 miles does seem a bit low

Yours is about as thirsty as it can get without going twin rear axle and your still a 100mls better than the dudes swb fwd that has same gearbox as my 2.2 fwd lwb and I'm over 200mls more so yes it tells me Houston we have a problem

ANDZ

[knobby1]

Mine looks about normal at ~8 lietrs/100km.

Lord Knobrot

[Karst]

Is there any point in comparing fuel consumption without taking (at least) transmission and diff ratio into account?
My 2.4 high roof 100ps does about 500 miles with a full tank but I've got the stupid 5.11 diff.



There's seems to be quite a significant difference between all the different specs...
Plus I guess where you usually drive and how would also make a difference..
I live in a fairly hilly area.

Having said that... 400 miles does seem a bit low

Hey Daraioj . I've got a 2.2L, don't know at the moment what the diff is.

I have a hint from the thingy that records journey length that now I am getting greater fuel economy. BUT it still smoke like an 1880s steamer when I accelerate, and hey presto, the oil leak is back.

The mechanic invited me back to check it over right quick.

...............>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[Karst]

Oh hang on, I think I've found the axle ratio - 4.23 - So what is the interpretation oracles and sages?

[andz327]

Mine looks about normal at ~8 lietrs/100km.

Lord Knobrot

Yeah mine looks spot in on those tables Sir....... although ive a bit more wind drag nowadays

ANDZ

[Karst]

Oh dear Andz, that does not look enviable!

[andz327]

Oh dear Andz, that does not look enviable!

Yuip you said it brother, levered out some bit , duct taped headlamps in, and ratchet strapped bonnet down and got her 30mls down the road to home, once all the isurance crap is done I'll have it sorted in a couple days, it's the 500 sheckles that's the bastardo

ANDZ

[Karst]

Here's the latest -

Today I got some advice from someone "who knows a mechanic". He said he would drive a few miles down the motorway at high speed in second gear, and this would clear out coking in the engine which is causing the black smoke...

He swore he'd done it a few times and it always worked.

Anyone heard of this?

[knobby1]

Here's the latest -

Today I got some advice from someone "who knows a mechanic". He said he would drive a few miles down the motorway at high speed in second gear, and this would clear out coking in the engine which is causing the black smoke...

He swore he'd done it a few times and it always worked.

Anyone heard of this?

Tell him he's dreaming....might work for a day or two but unless you fix the issue, it will happen again.

Lord Knobrot

[Karst]

Here's the latest -

Today I got some advice from someone "who knows a mechanic". He said he would drive a few miles down the motorway at high speed in second gear, and this would clear out coking in the engine which is causing the black smoke...

He swore he'd done it a few times and it always worked.

Anyone heard of this?

Tell him he's dreaming....might work for a day or two but unless you fix the issue, it will happen again.

Lord Knobrot

Thank you Lord Knobrot.