KZ-TE heavy fuel consumtion
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KZ-TE heavy fuel consumtion
Good Day Gentleman,
I have trolled the forum, but I do not seem to get the answers that I need. I have recently noticed that my 2002 KZ-TE has become extremely heavy on diesel. Previously I could easily count on 9.5 to 10.5 Km per litre, but recently I struggle to get 7km per litre :wth:
I have done some research and I have checked that my break linings do not bind and my air cleaner is new out the box. Yet I still suffer between trips to the pump and back.
Please can someone that has had similar problems maybe help with advice of what to look for or what to fix. I know that taking my baby to the "stealers" will probably also help, but if I can go with a few arrows in my quiver, chances are less that I will be taken for a ride. .
I have trolled the forum, but I do not seem to get the answers that I need. I have recently noticed that my 2002 KZ-TE has become extremely heavy on diesel. Previously I could easily count on 9.5 to 10.5 Km per litre, but recently I struggle to get 7km per litre :wth:
I have done some research and I have checked that my break linings do not bind and my air cleaner is new out the box. Yet I still suffer between trips to the pump and back.
Please can someone that has had similar problems maybe help with advice of what to look for or what to fix. I know that taking my baby to the "stealers" will probably also help, but if I can go with a few arrows in my quiver, chances are less that I will be taken for a ride. .
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Re: KZ-TE heavy fuel consumtion
Hi Julian.
I had the same problem.Turned out be my diesel pump Hope its not the same in your case.
You can read more here viewtopic.php?f=3&t=34941
I had the same problem.Turned out be my diesel pump Hope its not the same in your case.
You can read more here viewtopic.php?f=3&t=34941
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Re: KZ-TE heavy fuel consumtion
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Re: KZ-TE heavy fuel consumtion
Is it smoking black smoke under load?
What is the mileage?
Maybe check the injectors and pump
When diesels get old their injectors and pump need to be replaced/services otherwise they become heavy on fuel.
What is the mileage?
Maybe check the injectors and pump
When diesels get old their injectors and pump need to be replaced/services otherwise they become heavy on fuel.
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Re: KZ-TE heavy fuel consumtion
Try a new fuel filter aswell.
Maybe check the air inlet pipe for restrictions, even before the air cleaner.
What about an airleak on the fuel pipes?
Maybe check the air inlet pipe for restrictions, even before the air cleaner.
What about an airleak on the fuel pipes?
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Re: KZ-TE heavy fuel consumtion
What is the cost on injectors for these bakkies?
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Re: KZ-TE heavy fuel consumtion
Thanks for the replies so far guys.
My truck now has 265000km on the clock. This is the first time I am having a "major" issue. Have enjoyed 150000km trouble free km's.
I have done all the checks (except air lock in the fuel system)
Piet there is a bit of smoke under load (like driving uphill), but not excessive. I have seen other diesels that smoke very heavy. My truck just leaves a bit of a haze.
Grant, I have received a quote to replace the tips of the injectors for R 1300 for all four.
My truck now has 265000km on the clock. This is the first time I am having a "major" issue. Have enjoyed 150000km trouble free km's.
I have done all the checks (except air lock in the fuel system)
Piet there is a bit of smoke under load (like driving uphill), but not excessive. I have seen other diesels that smoke very heavy. My truck just leaves a bit of a haze.
Grant, I have received a quote to replace the tips of the injectors for R 1300 for all four.
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Re: KZ-TE heavy fuel consumtion
Thanks if you could PM me who you got the quote from please.4x4 Junkie wrote:Thanks for the replies so far guys.
My truck now has 265000km on the clock. This is the first time I am having a "major" issue. Have enjoyed 150000km trouble free km's.
I have done all the checks (except air lock in the fuel system)
Piet there is a bit of smoke under load (like driving uphill), but not excessive. I have seen other diesels that smoke very heavy. My truck just leaves a bit of a haze.
Grant, I have received a quote to replace the tips of the injectors for R 1300 for all four.
Have you done any adjustments to the van ie: handbreak cable things that may cause resistance?
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Re: KZ-TE heavy fuel consumtion
Hi Grant, I have made sure that the brakes aren't binding, yes.4x4Grant wrote:Thanks if you could PM me who you got the quote from please.4x4 Junkie wrote:Thanks for the replies so far guys.
My truck now has 265000km on the clock. This is the first time I am having a "major" issue. Have enjoyed 150000km trouble free km's.
I have done all the checks (except air lock in the fuel system)
Piet there is a bit of smoke under load (like driving uphill), but not excessive. I have seen other diesels that smoke very heavy. My truck just leaves a bit of a haze.
Grant, I have received a quote to replace the tips of the injectors for R 1300 for all four.
Have you done any adjustments to the van ie: handbreak cable things that may cause resistance?
The guys that quoted me is local here in Cape Town. My mechanic is in Gordon's Bay and the diesel technicians are somewhere in Brackenfell.
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Re: KZ-TE heavy fuel consumtion
Hi, was it by any chance Archman power diesel in Brackenfell? They recently rebuilt my dieselpump, and i can feel the lux is now much more alive. Still have to drive out a full tank to see "new" fuel consumption figures, but i am excited.
In all probability it could be fuel pump timing. Archman has the Denso kit to set it correctly - speak to Vian. They are in Okavango industrial area.
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In all probability it could be fuel pump timing. Archman has the Denso kit to set it correctly - speak to Vian. They are in Okavango industrial area.
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Re: KZ-TE heavy fuel consumtion
Its the same guys that did my pumpPolarbear2008 wrote:Hi, was it by any chance Archman power diesel in Brackenfell? They recently rebuilt my dieselpump, and i can feel the lux is now much more alive. Still have to drive out a full tank to see "new" fuel consumption figures, but i am excited.
In all probability it could be fuel pump timing. Archman has the Denso kit to set it correctly - speak to Vian. They are in Okavango industrial area.
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Re: KZ-TE heavy fuel consumtion
Ja 12.5k later!george wrote:Its the same guys that did my pumpPolarbear2008 wrote:Hi, was it by any chance Archman power diesel in Brackenfell? They recently rebuilt my dieselpump, and i can feel the lux is now much more alive. Still have to drive out a full tank to see "new" fuel consumption figures, but i am excited.
In all probability it could be fuel pump timing. Archman has the Denso kit to set it correctly - speak to Vian. They are in Okavango industrial area.
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Mikem load springs with greasable shackles and polybushes
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National Luna Dual battery system
Frontrunner roofrack with s/steel table
Twin rear high lift jack points
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Re: KZ-TE heavy fuel consumtion
One of the reasons I went for the Colt option.(R4700)Ja 12.5k later!
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Re: KZ-TE heavy fuel consumtion
Thanks guys.
My mechanic quoted R15K
So the R12.5K is already an improvement. Will give Vian a call.
I don't like the Colt option. My research suggests that the rev counter will no longer work after this conversion. This is due to the stock pump being connected through the ECU and the Colt pump is mechanical and therefore the rev counter don't work anymore.
Then I rather save up and do it right.
My mechanic quoted R15K
So the R12.5K is already an improvement. Will give Vian a call.
I don't like the Colt option. My research suggests that the rev counter will no longer work after this conversion. This is due to the stock pump being connected through the ECU and the Colt pump is mechanical and therefore the rev counter don't work anymore.
Then I rather save up and do it right.
If you still have blank pages in your passport, it's probably time for a road trip.