Thanks Gizmoman.Yep, after messing with the pump timing today, I'm beginning to think it's time to consider new/rebuilt injectors. And if that doesn't help then time to spend some serious cash for a Giles pump upgrade/rebuild.On the injectors, I've found some 130bar injectors that fit, but are those too low? I believe the JX came with 155bar. What kid of difference will the lower pressure injectors make?
The whole probably isn't cost effective, you should probably just sell the truck to me and make it my problem
Hey all, I have a new to me 1989 Syncro Tristar (Vanagon pickup) that came from the factory with a 1.6TD JX engine. A couple years ago the PO had a shop install a new AAZ long block using all the JX peripherals (pump, exhaust, intake, turbo, etc).I'm working on getting it to run smoother. The beast smokes real bad at start-up and has loud diesel "nailing" Once warmed up it runs OK, but still very loud rattling and my milage is not what I'd expect (about 20mpg).I have bought the necessary tools and checked the engine timing (good) and the pump timing ( at .99mm, .039in ) That timing seems good for the JX, but being on a AAZ block should I be timing for the AAZ ( about .80mm )??From what I have read the symptoms indicate the timing being too advanced. What do you think? Should I time it closer to the AAZ at about .80mm?Thanks!!