320Touring - Back in the game with a Berlingo..ROBIN BASTARDS 02/04/22

[chancer]

This is the setup in mine....oily as fuck but its keeping the rust at bay. If only i could direct the oil towards the rear arches ? ? Siemens pump...

[320touring]

8 hours ago, chancer said:

This is the setup in mine....oily as fuck but its keeping the rust at bay. If only i could direct the oil towards the rear arches ? ? Siemens pump...

Exactly what I have. So that's it confirmed then:)

[rainagain]

Piggy power on YouTube do a guide on moding this engine with the Siemens setup 

[Dave_Q]

I think you would need to shorten the arm for more boost, it's definitely worth trying a bleed valve though just because without a remap you will probably find a point where too much boost causes fault codes etc and going under the car repeatedly to tweak it to find the right level is a pain.

 

£12 eBay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383617649054

 

The internet says the turbo is good for 22psi if you add an intercooler, less as it is but couldn't find a number as most people put an IC on straight away if they are modding.

 

 

[320touring]

6 hours ago, rainagain said:

Piggy power on YouTube do a guide on moding this engine with the Siemens setup 

Sounds interesting - do you have a link cheers?

6 hours ago, Dave_Q said:

I think you would need to shorten the arm for more boost, it's definitely worth trying a bleed valve though just because without a remap you will probably find a point where too much boost causes fault codes etc and going under the car repeatedly to tweak it to find the right level is a pain.

£12 eBay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383617649054

The internet says the turbo is good for 22psi if you add an intercooler, less as it is but couldn't find a number as most people put an IC on straight away if they are modding

22psi? Shiiiiiiit! Best actually make sure it is mechanically sound before I do any of that.

 

[320touring]

Yesterday was the last day of the trip.

We started out with a leisurely stroll round Portree, taking in the sights.

including a Scotoshite Industries Fishing Vessel

Next up was the schlep down to Fort William for the lunch break.

A word here about folks with VW type 4/5/6 camper vans. Get a fucking move on. 40mph is not helpful.

Pop n bang remaps, 19" wheels and coilovers, and going so slow the cyclists were held up.?

Also, stop braking randomly to grab #fuckwitinstagram pics.

*Public information broadcast ends*

For William was looking every bit as pretty as it was on Friday

The last bit down to home was ok, if a bit slow. I just pootled along, wondering if I'd make it home on one tank.

At Doune, the light binged on. I pulled over to put the can of fuel I had in - thinking better of running out on the m80 with the Burd in the car.

Final scores for the trip:

 

I went in the house, conducted some ablutions, and then headed straight back out to meet some mates for a Socially Distanced meet up.

Overall, it acquitted itself very well. It's comfortable enough, and poky enough.

 

 

 

[320touring]

Been out and had a scout at it now..

Things to note:

Yes, I had overfilled the oil when topping it up.

Swift deployment of the Pela sorted that

I imagine that can't have helped with cooling climbing the pass of the cattle..

 

Then it was time for a quick look at the mechanical things.

First up, locate the oil filter so I know what type to buy.

Looks like a metal one.

Thermostat check next. It's there but it doesn't look too clever (nor does the coolant)

Then work out how the throttle position sensor works and mounts (2x10mm bolts underneath). I suspect this is the cause of the throttle hesitation - cheap enough and easy to change.

A mystery connector was discovered - dunno what it is for - anyone any suggestions?

Lastly, I'd heard the backbox rattling and it seemed to be hanging low.

 

A look at the mount explained why

A temporary fix was applied

 

So, at the moment it needs the following:

Full service (Oil + filter, air filter, fuel filter)

Coolant change and Thermostat

Throttle position sensor

Brake fluid change

New front discs and pads (need to find out what ones they are)

Turbo oil drain seal (suspected source of leak)

[rainagain]

Piggy power:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SohPdGhOA8

This isn’t the first episode but it’ll let you find it 

[Lacquer Peel]

The front discs and pads look pretty new to me. I only had one wheel off though. 

I actually have exhaust hangers for this that I can post with the Haynes manual.

[Austat]

19 hours ago, 320touring said:

I went in the house, conducted some ablutions, and then headed straight back out to meet some mates for a Socially Distanced meet up.

Overall, it acquitted itself very well. It's comfortable enough, and poky enough.

Who owns the Toledo now?

[320touring]

2 hours ago, Lacquer Peel said:

The front discs and pads look pretty new to me. I only had one wheel off though. 

I actually have exhaust hangers for this that I can post with the Haynes manual.

That'd be ace cheers chief:)

[320touring]

1 hour ago, Austat said:

Who owns the Toledo now?

@blackboilersuit is he wot has it.

[320touring]

Filled up the tank today:

640.1 miles from 57.78L.

50.52mpg at a cost of £63.96 (9.9p a mile in fuel)

[Jim Bell]

That's good going man. Was it all pump derv?

[320touring]

5 minutes ago, Jim Bell said:

That's good going man. Was it all pump derv?

Yep, all derv. Didn't want to chance it hauf way up a mountain!

[Jim Bell]

Wise indeed. 

[320touring]

Today was a lazy day for the Bloodylingo, just the 270 miles

At the rdv for the start of the day..

Not on fire, despite appearances.

 

This was all in aid of helping @davehedgehog31 on a collection mission.

 

Spot of the day: a Lancia version of a Pug 806

"Challenging" best describes the looks from every angle..

[320touring]

 

More work for this today - first tip run in our ownership..

It takes a fair old whack!

[320touring]

Today it was time for this to be spoiled.

As last of the big spenders, I had splashed out £28.85 on some service items..

5L 5W40 Fully Synthetic oil from Asda (£15)

Oil filter

Air filter

Fuel filter (totalling £13.85)

After a spirited run to the unit, the Pela was deployed.

Whilst that chooched away, attention was turned to the air filter

Despite appearances, the two screws on the airbox came out cleanly:

after removing the maf connector the lid was lifted off and the filter extracted

The old one didn't look too bad - but as I had the new one in stock, it'd be rude not to change it.

Next was the fuel filter:

As this is a late MK1  2.0hdi Berlingo, it has a Siemens (snigger) fuel system. Earlier ones came with a Bosch setup.

In their infinite wisdom, this means that the fuel filter housings are different too. The two fuel filters I had in-stock were for the earlier Bosch system - an embuggerance!

Nevertheless, I acquired the correct filter and could press on with the job.

Removing the filter lock ring required the use of a screwdriver and finishing hammer

Much like the lock ring on an in-tank fuel pump.

That removed, the electrical connector (!?) Off and the leftmost fuel pipe removed, it was time to get the filter out.

This had obviously been in post for quite some time.. 

New filter in, and it was time to change the seal at the top of the housing - handily supplied with the filter.

Then the locking ring, fuel pipe and connector were refitted

By now, the oil had been sooked and drained out. Time for the oil filter then.

Nicely accessible at the bottom front of the engine.

Time to play "hunt the oil leak"

Firstly, time to get it skywards (pictured here with a motley crew of assembled scrap)

Then crawl underneath and see what was what.

The answer? Who knows? It's a maze of pipes and everything was honking

I cleaned up as best I could, then turned my attention to bleeding the brakes.

That improved the pedal feel somewhat, and made the most of what looks like very recent front discs and pads!

The rear drums were externally crusty, and I suspect the rear brakes could do with some adjustment (I think the auto adjusters are not), but I didn't want to start stripping them down without spare parts available.

That done, fresh oil (4.5L) was put in and leaks checked for. All good - only the pre-existing oil leak present.

An initial start showed it to be happy, so the service light was reset - apparently 12500 miles to the next one.. I reckon it may be more like 8-10k if it stays on fleet that long.

The last things to do were - apply a temporary* fix to the air duct locator.

Note down the paint code lest I lose my mind and attempt to sort some of the bodywork issues.

 

 

It drove the 40 miles home with no issue, so calling that a win!

[beko1987]

My 2 0hdi starts to hunt and judder if I keep a stable low speed with low revs (45/50 in 5th type of waft), I'm hoping when I do my fuel filter it comes out in a similar state and cures it! 

Either that or engine mounts or something fun*

[Dave_Q]

My old Blingo did used to judder actually when doing 30ish in 5th.

I fixed it by changing down when it happened.

[320touring]

1 hour ago, beko1987 said:

My 2 0hdi starts to hunt and judder if I keep a stable low speed with low revs (45/50 in 5th type of waft), I'm hoping when I do my fuel filter it comes out in a similar state and cures it! 

Either that or engine mounts or something fun*

Changing it has helped a bit, but I still suspect either TPS or engine mounts

50 minutes ago, Dave_Q said:

My old Blingo did used to judder actually when doing 30ish in 5th.

I fixed it by changing down when it happened.

Either that or booting it is the current strategy..

[jaypee]

No a bad wee purchase! 

[Kiltox]

7 hours ago, 320touring said:

Today it was time for this to be spoiled.

As last of the big spenders, I had splashed out £28.85 on some service items..

5L 5W40 Fully Synthetic oil from Asda (£15)

Oil filter

Air filter

Fuel filter (totalling £13.85)

After a spirited run to the unit, the Pela was deployed.

Whilst that chooched away, attention was turned to the air filter

Despite appearances, the two screws on the airbox came out cleanly:

after removing the maf connector the lid was lifted off and the filter extracted

The old one didn't look too bad - but as I had the new one in stock, it'd be rude not to change it.

Next was the fuel filter:

As this is a late MK1  2.0hdi Berlingo, it has a Siemens (snigger) fuel system. Earlier ones came with a Bosch setup.

In their infinite wisdom, this means that the fuel filter housings are different too. The two fuel filters I had in-stock were for the earlier Bosch system - an embuggerance!

Nevertheless, I acquired the correct filter and could press on with the job.

Removing the filter lock ring required the use of a screwdriver and finishing hammer

Much like the lock ring on an in-tank fuel pump.

That removed, the electrical connector (!?) Off and the leftmost fuel pipe removed, it was time to get the filter out.

This had obviously been in post for quite some time.. 

New filter in, and it was time to change the seal at the top of the housing - handily supplied with the filter.

Then the locking ring, fuel pipe and connector were refitted

By now, the oil had been sooked and drained out. Time for the oil filter then.

Nicely accessible at the bottom front of the engine.

Time to play "hunt the oil leak"

Firstly, time to get it skywards (pictured here with a motley crew of assembled scrap)

Then crawl underneath and see what was what.

The answer? Who knows? It's a maze of pipes and everything was honking

I cleaned up as best I could, then turned my attention to bleeding the brakes.

That improved the pedal feel somewhat, and made the most of what looks like very recent front discs and pads!

The rear drums were externally crusty, and I suspect the rear brakes could do with some adjustment (I think the auto adjusters are not), but I didn't want to start stripping them down without spare parts available.

That done, fresh oil (4.5L) was put in and leaks checked for. All good - only the pre-existing oil leak present.

An initial start showed it to be happy, so the service light was reset - apparently 12500 miles to the next one.. I reckon it may be more like 8-10k if it stays on fleet that long.

The last things to do were - apply a temporary* fix to the air duct locator.

Note down the paint code lest I lose my mind and attempt to sort some of the bodywork issues.

 

 

It drove the 40 miles home with no issue, so calling that a win!

I wonder when it last had Michelin tyres on  

[beko1987]

9 hours ago, 320touring said:

Changing it has helped a bit, but I still suspect either TPS or engine mounts

Either that or booting it is the current strategy..

That's pretty much what I do, feel the judder and just move the throttle either way a few mm, stops it! 

 

[SRi05]

On 8/9/2020 at 7:41 PM, 320touring said:

Foolish.

adjective

1.Resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise:

 

2.Lacking forethought or caution.

 

3.Buying a cheap french car on Tuesday, humping it up the steepest climb in the UK on the Sunday. Preparation included cleaning the seats and topping up the screenwash

 

Only 14 miles from Portree there is a place called Applecross. It has a lovely Inn, and glorious views. Sounds ace. There's only the small matter of the sea in the way.

 

Instead, one must drive 75 miles down off Skye, then up to Strathcarron and round through Lochcarron before tackling a road that sorts the wheat from the chaff.

 

The Pass of the Cattle.

 

I could wax lyrical regarding this road up and over to Applecross. But hopefully will at least know of it.

If not, start here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bealach_na_Bà#:~:text=Bealach na Bà is a,Ross in the Scottish Highlands.&text=The name is Scottish Gaelic,used as a drovers' road.

 

"The historic mountain pass was built in 1822 and is engineered similarly to roads through the great mountain passes in the Alps, with very tight hairpin bends that switch back and forth up the hillside and gradients that approach 20%. It has the steepest ascent of any road climb in the UK, rising from sea level at Applecross to 626 metres (2,054 ft), and is the third highest road in Scotland."

 

Ideal.

 

Now, what you need to know is that road is open to pretty much everything bar large lorries and learner drivers.

 

That means motorcycles, cars, bicycles runners and walkers.

And me in a 15 year old Berlingo with the Burd and both her 73 year old parents.

 

 

With the varied traffic, one is often slowing until people get to passing places to allow you to carry on. Passing bikes up hill is best done courteously, holding back and letting the rider work on the arduous climb!

All the time I am doing this on the climb up, I see the temp gauge moving upwards.

It has always run cold. I suspect the thermostat is gubbed.

80...

90...

The road:

100...

The road:

Stop.

Start.

Climb.

Glance.

Repeat.

 

The main climb was then over. Into the side we go.

She is somewhat toasty.

Nice view though

Time to deploy the age old trick.

Fans to full, heater to max warmth. A wee Tate of throttle too, to get the coolant circulating. The coolant circuit was full, and no steam/bubbling.

The Burd n parents are distracted by the view, and photos aplenty are taken.

A few minutes later:

Getting there...

I called the Burd and Outlaws over. Time for lunch! 

Down the other side with the heaters still running and by the bottom she was bang back at normal.

despite the "toasty at the top" incident, we were still 30mins early for lunch, so had the for a short perambulation.

We've (the Burd and I) have been here a few times. The scran is always good, and the views are tremendous regardless of the weather.

Both parents loved it but suggested it may be a touch more than remote in the winter. In particular, the Burd's maw is not a fan of mountain roads. She made the mistake of looking out the window a few times!

 

After a fine repast and a refreshing coffee, it was time to go right back over it again.

In a rare display of learning, the heaters were put onto full heat and 1/2 fan as soon as the car was started.

Much happier this way, we crested the rise with a needle at 90 and no worries.

this never gets old. Even when it's covered in mist (quite the fun drive).

Down the other side was grand. Temp normal, few cars coming the other way. Lovely. Maw-outlaw calm too.

The ride home was uneventful, and included a stop at the Co-op in Kyle of Lochalsh

Home and the scores on the doors..

Paw-outlaw seems very relieved he didn't have to drive his Volvo XC60 there and back.

Only 230 miles to do tomorrow.

 

 

I done the same climb in the Saab only a week or so before yourself ! Kinda gutted it was a cloudy morning, the view at the car park area was a bit obscured. Typically it brightened up in the afternoon. Absolutely loved the drive though

[Supernaut]

I would really like to do that road in one of my current cars at some point.

Last time I drove over there was in 2015 in the Audi A4 of money-eating bastardness. It then cooked one of its rear calipers on the way home, the ungrateful sod.

[SRi05]

44 minutes ago, Supernaut said:

I would really like to do that road in one of my current cars at some point.

Last time I drove over there was in 2015 in the Audi A4 of money-eating bastardness. It then cooked one of its rear calipers on the way home, the ungrateful sod.

I'm dying to get up north for a road trip again, hoping to do so in October. Was a lot more I wish I could have fitted in, but we only spent 3 days up that way.

Favourite road outwith Applecross was the A838 Lairg-Durness. Something like 34 miles of single track road, but plenty of open bits to see ahead so could get the foot down in parts. At one point there was a mad bastard in a HGV practically up my arse when I was doing around 70mph downhill

[Lacquer Peel]

1 hour ago, Supernaut said:

I would really like to do that road in one of my current cars at some point.

Last time I drove over there was in 2015 in the Audi A4 of money-eating bastardness. It then cooked one of its rear calipers on the way home, the ungrateful sod.

I last did it in a Golf 1.9D which was quite tragic and suffered from mega brake fade. 

[loserone]

Reg Local did a video on unfamiliar roads last week where he drove it.  

 

I last did it as a passenger, with Mrs L1 driving as her learning to drive holiday..