940 Diesel MPG?

[tofufi]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

If it's been off the road for a year or more, the cam belt is virtually a necessity to change ASAP, possibly before even trying to fire it up.

Agreed, cambelt is important on the d24 engine family. It's an interference engine and parts to rebuild after a belt snap are pricey. Do the fuel pump timingbelt at the same time.

I've got the tools to do the cambelt if you want to borrow

[05XC90]

Originally Posted by tofufi

Agreed, cambelt is important on the d24 engine family. It's an interference engine and parts to rebuild after a belt snap are pricey. Do the fuel pump timingbelt at the same time.

I've got the tools to do the cambelt if you want to borrow

Cheers for the offer dude but we're a wee bit far from you, what sort of £ for the belt etc and is it feasible DIY job??

[tofufi]

Originally Posted by 05XC90

Cheers for the offer dude but we're a wee bit far from you, what sort of £ for the belt etc and is it feasible DIY job??

I believe they can be done DIY but a few tools are useful to undo some of the bolts. There are a few DIY guides online. I've not done mine yet as it isn't needed for another few miles yet - I only have the tools as I saw them for sale and thought they might be handy sometime soon!

You also need a dial gauge and adaptor to set the pump timing.

[05XC90]

Cheers for advice! Think he's going for a nosey tomorrow so maybe get some pics up. Meant to be a decent spec with full leather etc.

[rwdkev]

Originally Posted by tofufi

I've not got the exact figure to hand, but mine has done an average of approx 44mpg in the 30k+ miles I've done in the last 3 years. I'm disappointed these days if I don't get 45mpg.....If I sit with the lorries I can top 50mpg.

Shows that higher final drive you fitted really is paying off Jim.....

[tofufi]

Originally Posted by rwdkev

Shows that higher final drive you fitted really is paying off Jim.....

As well as gaining 1-2mpg, it's made a rather big reduction in cabin noise. Surprising how much a 7% drop in revs can do!

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by rwdkev

Shows that higher final drive you fitted really is paying off Jim.....

Originally Posted by tofufi

As well as gaining 1-2mpg, it's made a rather big reduction in cabin noise. Surprising how much a 7% drop in revs can do!

I had Jims old 3.54 axle Kev to replace my knackered 3.91:1 axle. Has given me a vast improvement in cabin noise when cruising and (surprisingly) slightly better acceleration once the initial inertia is overcome, mainly due to "hanging on" to the lower gears slightly longer.
Day to day economy is about the same but on a run, definitely improved. It gives me about a 10% drop in revs which is very useful!

[05XC90]

Update: Purchase made!
It's a 1995 SE with 145k 2 owner car. Needs the rear calipers and a bit of recommissioning (inc belt!).

Hopefully get a few pics up when he gets transport sorted to get it home.

Cheers for all the advice, I'd say there'll be more questions to come

[J liddy]

Originally Posted by 05XC90

Update: Purchase made!
It's a 1995 SE with 145k 2 owner car. Needs the rear calipers and a bit of recommissioning (inc belt!).

Hopefully get a few pics up when he gets transport sorted to get it home.

Cheers for all the advice, I'd say there'll be more questions to come

Hi hopefully got some. Info tips about this engine for you on my posts also the D24.com website is good source too .im doing a oil and filter change now been useing millers xfe semi synthetic 10.40 and. VW mann filter every 5000 miles since i had car 20 years ago!

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by 05XC90

Update: Purchase made!
It's a 1995 SE with 145k 2 owner car. Needs the rear calipers and a bit of recommissioning (inc belt!).

Hopefully get a few pics up when he gets transport sorted to get it home.

Cheers for all the advice, I'd say there'll be more questions to come

Congrats on the purchase!