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Something like this really needs to be put in the guides section.
With Ruan 100% on this one...I'm all for the XUD in terms of simple motoring and not a lot to go wrong but as said, people just need to maintain them and there would be next to no hassle given. Before my engine even did a mile on the road I had Darren overhaul the pump and injectors also equipped with a cambelt, tensioners and water pump, oil drain and a set of new seals here and there (bar the headgasket) the engine hasn't given me any trouble. Well apart from a dodgy start stop solenoid.
Its when you start pushing the power limits they have the potential to be troublesome, big turbos, increased torque levels etc etc.
So keep them maintained, have some mechanical sympathy and the XUD will continue to run fine.
Something like this really needs to be put in the guides section.
With Ruan 100% on this one...I'm all for the XUD in terms of simple motoring and not a lot to go wrong but as said, people just need to maintain them and there would be next to no hassle given. Before my engine even did a mile on the road I had Darren overhaul the pump and injectors also equipped with a cambelt, tensioners and water pump, oil drain and a set of new seals here and there (bar the headgasket) the engine hasn't given me any trouble. Well apart from a dodgy start stop solenoid.
Its when you start pushing the power limits they have the potential to be troublesome, big turbos, increased torque levels etc etc.
So keep them maintained, have some mechanical sympathy and the XUD will continue to run fine.