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carl4u44 · Nov 8th, 2009, 16:34

I have a 440 td with 200k on the clock. They are quite slow untill the turbo kicks in around 2300 revs then its quite nippy. Yours should be the same, if not it could be a number of things. First then would be to give it a service including air and oil filter.

Does it belt out black smoke when accelerating?

Unless your clutch is 'slipping' I wouldnt bother replacing it as this wouldnt effect the sluggish speed you are suggesting.

As for the temperature gauge it could well be the sensor which I think is located in or around the thermostat housing, easly enough to get at, take it out and give it a clean or replace with one up breakers yard.

I think there a great car and there very easy to fix.

Nov 8th, 2009, 16:34	#2
carl4u44 Master Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2023 17:21 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: kk	I have a 440 td with 200k on the clock. They are quite slow untill the turbo kicks in around 2300 revs then its quite nippy. Yours should be the same, if not it could be a number of things. First then would be to give it a service including air and oil filter. Does it belt out black smoke when accelerating? Unless your clutch is 'slipping' I wouldnt bother replacing it as this wouldnt effect the sluggish speed you are suggesting. As for the temperature gauge it could well be the sensor which I think is located in or around the thermostat housing, easly enough to get at, take it out and give it a clean or replace with one up breakers yard. I think there a great car and there very easy to fix. Last edited by carl4u44; Nov 8th, 2009 at 16:36.