Ok every one, how does one shift the diesel exhaust that gets blown on to the draw bar of my caravan, i have tryed just about all of the heavy duty car and truck wash soaps ( even CT20 ) that are on the market. And while these keep the tug and caravan clean, when it comes to the draw bar, well it just doesn't cut the mustard. Any one have a idear of what else i could use!!!!
Legendts said
06:08 PM Aug 3, 2014
Have the exhaust tip angled downward then re paint it. If you're blowing smoke then a service would be in order to rectify it.
Cloak said
06:14 PM Aug 3, 2014
Truck wash works on my Isuzu.....
Cruising Cruze said
09:19 PM Aug 3, 2014
Hi Valiant
I would recommend that you get a 2 dollar degreaser spray can from Supercheap Auto
spray it on , than run a brush or sponge over it and hose it direct off with water
that should do the trick for you ( them can's are not that caustic, so safer for paint )
Good luck
John
Aus-Kiwi said
12:05 AM Aug 4, 2014
Get tailpipe to exit out the side and down. Maybe fitting an exhaust tip that angles it away ?
Check air cleaner if it's smoking ??
deverall11 said
07:11 PM Aug 4, 2014
If you are blowing so much smoke so as to stain your drawbar, a service is your priority.
Larry
valiant81 said
09:47 PM Aug 4, 2014
Hi;
Thanks for the replys one and all.
As for the service on my tug, i have a 95 pajero and have had it for several years now, as for the Kls, well just over 208,000. Serviced every 12 Months or 5000 Kms. All of the usuall things, oil / fuel / air filters, and any thing else that has come up ( glow plugs for one ) and needs replacing. Only blows black smoke when the caravan is on the back and the motor is working a lot more than usual. This is all normal, I think ??I have had the injector pump checked and recalibrated and the injectors replaced, so no problems there and that was just before we went up to Darwin last year. While this helped with the fuel consumption, I still have the soot problem
Yes your are right Legendts, maybe haveing the exhaust pipe angled down and /or even turned 90 degrees would help and this would problerly work ok and would be the cheapest way around.
And Cruseing cruse, I have used the $2.00 degreaser, great for the engine bay, but useless on the drawbar.
-- Edited by valiant81 on Monday 4th of August 2014 09:50:21 PM
-- Edited by valiant81 on Monday 4th of August 2014 09:50:55 PM
Bello said
06:29 AM Aug 5, 2014
I am on my 2nd 4x4 and on both I have had the exhaust turned out the side and down at a 45 degree angle.
Works a treat, and did not cost much.
Legendts said
12:34 PM Aug 5, 2014
Mines just turned down and straight out with no issues. Just remember more bends equal more restrictions.
TAJ said
07:10 PM Aug 5, 2014
valiant 81 does your catalytic converter need replacing
they get chocked up after a while
suenray
Aus-Kiwi said
07:37 PM Aug 5, 2014
TAJ wrote:
valiant 81 does your catalytic converter need replacing
they get chocked up after a while
suenray
With glow plugs ?? I would say its a diesel ? Except for much latter models ..
diesels don't have them ..
TAJ said
06:28 AM Aug 6, 2014
when you google pajero did NP catalytic converter will find
that diesels do have them replaced mine at 150.00ks
valiant81 said
08:09 AM Aug 6, 2014
Hi all;
Sorry for not making myself clear with the Pajero, re the motor. Mine is a 95 model with the 2.8 Ltr Intercooled turbo diesel motor and coupled to a 5 speed manual gearbox. It has no cat fitted to the exhaust. While the motor is not common rail ( and a engine managment system to control the injectors ) all it has is a mechinal fuel pump that also feeds the fuel under high pressure and the pump does the 'timeing'. Four fuel lines , one to each injector. Simple and easy and less electronics to go wrong. In other words ' Old School '.
Thanks every one for the replys .......looks like i'm off to have the end of the exhast turned a way from pointing straight out the back, will see the the exhaust mob say !!!!
-- Edited by valiant81 on Wednesday 6th of August 2014 08:09:56 AM
Aus-Kiwi said
01:11 PM Aug 6, 2014
Changing tail pipe would be so easy for me ..I cut it back ! Fit 90* bend fitted over original with support strap ..
Why I suggest to check air cleaner ? If there's any intake restriction the motor will run rich..
Another thing when pulling some weight and engine is loaded .. Try backing off throttle a little ..
The injector pump is the only power , rpm control through throttle pedal via the amount injected...
In the older systems ...
mr glassies said
08:19 PM Aug 25, 2014
oven cleaner but dont get mixed up with barby cleaner it dont work oven cleaner also cleans of rust marks to.
Hi every one;
Ok every one, how does one shift the diesel exhaust that gets blown on to the draw bar of my caravan, i have tryed just about all of the heavy duty car and truck wash soaps ( even CT20 ) that are on the market. And while these keep the tug and caravan clean, when it comes to the draw bar, well it just doesn't cut the mustard. Any one have a idear of what else i could use!!!!
Hi Valiant
I would recommend that you get a 2 dollar degreaser spray can from Supercheap Auto
spray it on , than run a brush or sponge over it and hose it direct off with water
that should do the trick for you ( them can's are not that caustic, so safer for paint )
Good luck
John
Check air cleaner if it's smoking ??
Larry
Hi;
Thanks for the replys one and all.
As for the service on my tug, i have a 95 pajero and have had it for several years now, as for the Kls, well just over 208,000. Serviced every 12 Months or 5000 Kms. All of the usuall things, oil / fuel / air filters, and any thing else that has come up ( glow plugs for one ) and needs replacing. Only blows black smoke when the caravan is on the back and the motor is working a lot more than usual. This is all normal, I think ??I have had the injector pump checked and recalibrated and the injectors replaced, so no problems there and that was just before we went up to Darwin last year. While this helped with the fuel consumption, I still have the soot problem
Yes your are right Legendts, maybe haveing the exhaust pipe angled down and /or even turned 90 degrees would help and this would problerly work ok and would be the cheapest way around.
And Cruseing cruse, I have used the $2.00 degreaser, great for the engine bay, but useless on the drawbar.
-- Edited by valiant81 on Monday 4th of August 2014 09:50:21 PM
-- Edited by valiant81 on Monday 4th of August 2014 09:50:55 PM
Works a treat, and did not cost much.
valiant 81 does your catalytic converter need replacing
they get chocked up after a while
suenray
With glow plugs ?? I would say its a diesel ? Except for much latter models ..
diesels don't have them ..
when you google pajero did NP catalytic converter will find
that diesels do have them replaced mine at 150.00ks
Hi all;
Sorry for not making myself clear with the Pajero, re the motor. Mine is a 95 model with the 2.8 Ltr Intercooled turbo diesel motor and coupled to a 5 speed manual gearbox. It has no cat fitted to the exhaust. While the motor is not common rail ( and a engine managment system to control the injectors ) all it has is a mechinal fuel pump that also feeds the fuel under high pressure and the pump does the 'timeing'. Four fuel lines , one to each injector. Simple and easy and less electronics to go wrong. In other words ' Old School '.
Thanks every one for the replys .......looks like i'm off to have the end of the exhast turned a way from pointing straight out the back, will see the the exhaust mob say !!!!
-- Edited by valiant81 on Wednesday 6th of August 2014 08:09:56 AM
Why I suggest to check air cleaner ? If there's any intake restriction the motor will run rich..
Another thing when pulling some weight and engine is loaded .. Try backing off throttle a little ..
The injector pump is the only power , rpm control through throttle pedal via the amount injected...
In the older systems ...
dibs