> > Hiya all,
> >
> > Friend of mine has a 2.8 turbo intercooled diesel
Shogun. It has a
> performance problem.
> > Left in auto, it changes gear
about 2500rpm and is a real slug, does
not
> > kick down under hard (?)
acceleration.
> Using the 'box manually provides a bit more speed but not
much. The
car
> > has all on keeping up with normal traffic.
> >
> > We can
hear the turbo spinning up and there are no obvious air leaks.
The
> > thing
does kick out a bit of black smoke when on full throttle.
> The car starts
first time, hot or cold and doesn't make any odd
noises.
> >
> > Anybody got
any pointers as to what to check first?
>
> > Thanks in advance for any help
here.
>
> > m
> >
> EGR is stuck in open position?
> Just block it, saves
fuel and gives more power at low rpm's.
> Turbo waistgate not closing or
opening to soon?
Intercooler blocked or dirty?have a look under 2.8 Pajero
same problem different approach.