WTI 59 Report post Posted February 8, 2013 As you know i have a Gt 06 Jtdm. I do on average 6k a year and have owned it 3 years and it has a total now of 30k on the clock. Trouble is its about a 6 mile commute to work in very busy traffic(Leeds rush hour)and it just doesnt get a good run up to speed even on motorway. Its just been serviced had the turbo boost split pipe replaced and was getting about 35-36 mpg.Now again ive been getting 31-32.Took the egr off had a look and its sooted up to hell again but the valve moves freely.Gave it all a good clean with brake cleaner put it back on. I feel il always be having this problem due to short runs and this is the third time egr valve off to clean.Will the manifold be sooted up to hell also and was wondering if my Jtdm has the swirl flaps in the manifold to further fuck things up. I wasnt looking to get a diesel when i bought it but it was mint with very low mileage. What do you think Mr Smaky? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted February 8, 2013 Regards the thread title, YES. I cant believe youre asking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WTI 59 Report post Posted February 8, 2013 I cant beleive your speaking for Mr Smaky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted February 8, 2013 It IS me you fool You had to find out at some point I spose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted February 8, 2013 Keep up eh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted February 8, 2013 Mmmm, short journeys are bad for diesels, like you've noted they clog up quickly, and it you imagine what has got past the EGR then that is what the inlet manifold will look like, it's just choking itself. Petrol maybe the way to go but JTS, nah, 3.2 Busso, well of course, but again it wont get up to temp and you'll just kill that too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted February 8, 2013 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WTI 59 Report post Posted February 8, 2013 Had a look round for 3.2 bussos not many about.Is the JTS not worth it then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted February 8, 2013 bin the diesel and get a petrol, you've just got to decide which petrol to get Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted February 9, 2013 I don't know one JTS that isn't having issues (including mine), so I 'd stay away froom them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WTI 59 Report post Posted February 9, 2013 Well then.Been looking at Brera V6s.Whats your opinion on these Smaky? Love the looks love the cabin.Is it a step up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted February 9, 2013 Its a really heavy car & doesn't 'go' as well as its looks from what i've heard. Ive never driven 1 though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted February 9, 2013 Breras with a 2.4 JTDm are the way forward Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WTI 59 Report post Posted February 10, 2013 What about the Brera V6?Its not a busso though is it.Dont know much about these or the Brera in general. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted February 10, 2013 if you like vectras...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiffy 99 Report post Posted February 11, 2013 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WTI 59 Report post Posted February 11, 2013 if you like vectras...... Had a calibra turbo years ago does that count. What a shed that was Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divadiva 15 Report post Posted February 12, 2013 Breras with a 2.4 JTDm are the way forward I test drove one last year and would agree....MPG good too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan 46 Report post Posted February 12, 2013 Tyas, I am facing a similar issue with my DERV Golf, as my daily commute has gone down from 100 miles a day to about 5 miles a day! Whilst that is excellent news for my fuel bills, it ain't great for the health of my engine. To get around this, I regularly slip 200ml of two-stroke oil in the diesel, and use Redex Diesel Treatment with every fill-up. I also treat her to an "Italian tune-up" every now and again, driving at high road speeds, in a gear lower than I would normally be. Anything over 2,500rpm for more than 15 minutes at a time is a good rule of thumb. For me, that means doing 80-90mph in 5th gear, rather than 6th. So far, touch wood, the car is as good as gold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted February 12, 2013 Cycle you lazy bugger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2013 Cycle you lazy bugger. I second that! I wish I could cycle to work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted February 16, 2013 Make it a late new years resolution andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
