bobbycrispbox wrote:

Correct on both counts. However, I'm holding off until I get this hole in the exhaust plugged, and work out why efficiency is still generally down.

bobbycrispbox wrote:

The major problems - engine fan noise and low power when the engine and gearbox have had a thorough workout

Congrats on the 1000, Rob


I get the same problem as this, usually in the summer months though (which implies temperature related). Think I'll have to give the intercooler a going over.....

Ent wrote:

bobbycrispbox wrote:

Correct on both counts. However, I'm holding off until I get this hole in the exhaust plugged, and work out why efficiency is still generally down.

Could be pie related.

You rotter.

bobbycrispbox wrote:

Correct on both counts. However, I'm holding off until I get this hole in the exhaust plugged, and work out why efficiency is still generally down.

I think it's probably back to normal now, it's difficult to be sure though because I don't drive the same routes or the same style as I used to, and I never take the roof rack off and rarely travel on road tyres. I think the biggest improvement came from the intercooler cleanout, but various software updates, plugging the hole in the egr pipes, the tune will all have had an effect.

I found a new route to work recently, speeds range between 10 and 80 depending on how much of the road ahead I can see. After doing this for a week I was averaging 19mpg However, a run to Boughrood at ~55mph yeilded 27mpg which is alright for loaded vehicle with roof rack, MTRs and a beer fridge on constantly.

To be honest, I don't care any more. Now that it costs > £100 to fill it up, I've taken the alternative view that I might as well enjoy it

Ent wrote:

Could be pie related.

Pie consumption has not altered over the last two years