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In need of help !!!!

Posted: 21 Mar 2012, 07:24
by antonscott2080
Frist a big hello to all the largoers out there
Ok can you help me out
Iv just got my largo high way star 2 week ago
Love it to bits but it done like to drink a lot of diesel
Iv done the all filters changed the oil
But she still drinks a bit more then she should be
I want to make her 2wd cos I was told that it would help out a lot
Now some people said to take out the prop and diff some said change
The gear box and so on
Fill abit lost on what to do :(
Could I just not take out the prop at frist to see how she runs ?
If you can help me out or know of a vid or down loads I could read
Or watch that would be a big help
Well think that's me for a min
All the best to all :)))

Re: In need of help !!!!

Posted: 21 Mar 2012, 10:38
by N.r.g
Alright m8 glad to have you aboard. Welcome to the forum.
Right yes just take front prop off . But I'd need to know a few more things about your mpg.
What do you actually get mpg. Any smoke from exhaust ? What's it run like since service.

Re: In need of help !!!!

Posted: 21 Mar 2012, 14:05
by tommy
just remove the front prop as it is dirrect drive to the rear and chain and clutch to front. also timing the pump with a dial gauge can make a big difference.

Re: In need of help !!!!

Posted: 21 Mar 2012, 14:55
by gixxerboy
what sort on mpg are you expecting, i know there are a few sellers on ebay that say there getting better mpg than they really are. i have a diesel and im lucky to get 28 around the town and 35-38 on a run at about 60-70mph.mine is the 2wd

Re: In need of help !!!!

Posted: 21 Mar 2012, 17:57
by Smudge
The Diesel's aren't the best for MPG's :(
Have a look at my signature for an idea of my MPG's (not updated for a short time, just being lazy)
Oh and I have a Diesel, rear wheel drive SX-G.

Re: In need of help !!!!

Posted: 21 Mar 2012, 21:10
by gixxerboy
signature ?

Re: In need of help !!!!

Posted: 21 Mar 2012, 21:59
by tommy
27.5 MPG at the bottom gixxer

Re: In need of help !!!!

Posted: 23 Mar 2012, 09:30
by antonscott2080
Thanks to all
She only smokes abit on start up
Runs really nice
I put £30 in and got about 45 miles
I've only got one box on the exhaust tho is that right.
Hav seen bit of oil coming out the top of the engine goin to look at
This weekend to

Re: In need of help !!!!

Posted: 23 Mar 2012, 20:43
by Smudge
Next time you fill up, keep a note of how much fuel you use, stick the info in here to get your MPG's ;)
http://www.torquecars.com/tools/uk-mpg-calculator.php

Re: In need of help !!!!

Posted: 24 Mar 2012, 00:08
by revolvor
antonscott2080 wrote:Thanks to all
She only smokes abit on start up
Runs really nice
I put £30 in and got about 45 miles
I've only got one box on the exhaust tho is that right.
Hav seen bit of oil coming out the top of the engine goin to look at
This weekend to
:o FRIGGIN HELL My 6 litre blown Chevy does more than that