CDTi jobs completed so far

chrislloydie · 22nd May 2009, 12:35

In the last few months, despite money being tight and with careful spending and a bit of help from the misses, and lots of help and info from this site, I have managed to do the following to my CDTI.

1. Fitted Synergy 2 (xmas pressie)
2. Replaced knackered maf with Pierburg maf
3. Done the intake mod 2
4. Done the bonnet release mod (only after mine failed first tho)
5. Replaced intercooler O rings with Viton ones
6. Changed PCV filter
7. Cleaned EGR ( now disconnected )
8. Replaced Pollen, Air and fuel filters.
9. Had oil and oil filter replaced.
10. Sorted coolant loss with replacement of 70pence gasket.
11. Hardwired satnav into car
12. Regularly checked Plenums and done the spyhole mod.
13. Fixed leaking washer jet bottle.

Still to do, check cooling fan operation and replace if neccessary.

The car absolutely flies now and MPG is up from 34 at a push to an easy 39-44mpg depending on driving style. Had her up to 58.8mpg on a trip to Manchester recently. (figures from IPK so not that accurate) Will wait and see if the new filters fitted today have any effect on the mpg.

Any other recommendations guys?

A big thanks to everyone who contributes to this forum and particularly those who have given me help and advice. Without which I would probably not have had the confidence to tackle half the jobs I have done and therefore spent a hell of a lot of time and money in the local mechanics!

Dragrad · 22nd May 2009, 14:49

Have you polished her? Should reduce drag and give you better mpg

chrislloydie · 22nd May 2009, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragrad

Have you polished her? Should reduce drag and give you better mpg

Its my birthday next month and guess what's on the list......

A Random Orbital polisher!

22nd May 2009, 12:35	#1
chrislloydie Posted a thing or two MG ZT 135 CDTI+ Auto Royal Blue with Synergy 2. 75 Tourer cdti club Se Auto, Royal Blue, synergy 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bancroft, Milton Keynes Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	CDTi jobs completed so far In the last few months, despite money being tight and with careful spending and a bit of help from the misses, and lots of help and info from this site, I have managed to do the following to my CDTI. 1. Fitted Synergy 2 (xmas pressie) 2. Replaced knackered maf with Pierburg maf 3. Done the intake mod 2 4. Done the bonnet release mod (only after mine failed first tho) 5. Replaced intercooler O rings with Viton ones 6. Changed PCV filter 7. Cleaned EGR ( now disconnected ) 8. Replaced Pollen, Air and fuel filters. 9. Had oil and oil filter replaced. 10. Sorted coolant loss with replacement of 70pence gasket. 11. Hardwired satnav into car 12. Regularly checked Plenums and done the spyhole mod. 13. Fixed leaking washer jet bottle. Still to do, check cooling fan operation and replace if neccessary. The car absolutely flies now and MPG is up from 34 at a push to an easy 39-44mpg depending on driving style. Had her up to 58.8mpg on a trip to Manchester recently. (figures from IPK so not that accurate) Will wait and see if the new filters fitted today have any effect on the mpg. Any other recommendations guys? A big thanks to everyone who contributes to this forum and particularly those who have given me help and advice. Without which I would probably not have had the confidence to tackle half the jobs I have done and therefore spent a hell of a lot of time and money in the local mechanics!

22nd May 2009, 14:49	#2
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