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Date:   Sun, 09 Feb 1997 03:14:12 +0200
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From:   zeidler@NTCNTG02DU.ntc.nokia.com (Zeidler Helmut NTC/Dusseld.)
Subject:   Re: Questions About Buying Diesel Westi

>negatives: > loud, underpowered. no A/C. No hydraulic valve lifters -- > needs valve adjustments pretty often.

valve adjustments pretty often? My Diesel has now 150,000 km and I had no need for valve adjustments. I would not say any wrong, but there should be hydraulic lifters.

>a quick note: > gas mileage is not as great as it is said -- maybe a savings > of 5 mpg.

I think it's a little bit more.

>what to look for: > have someone drive it (hard), and follow behind. Too much > diesel smoke may mean at the very least neglected valve > adjustments.

Black smoke on full acceleration means worn-out injection jets. I still have the first jets in, pushing out the black smoke.

> Look for signs of excessive blow-by: too much engine oil > dripping.

Helmut '80 Camper


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