Dum-Dums 325 TDS Touring

[sweeney1987]

You need a 325TDS in your life, everyone whos driven mine now wants one. Id decided I was having one within 200 yards of test driving my first one. TBH even 325 power is pretty shit compared to a properly tuned 306 diesel, its only 10 seconds 0-60 but it makes a fapping epic noise and is so smooth. I cant wait to get my VE pump on and feel what its like tuned as I reckon itll be incredible.

I am honestly getting in the low 30mpgs however I drive it. The trip computer lies, its saying about 50mpg every tank.

I dont think my issue is the lift pump as the lift pump operates when the glow plugs are on and turns off once the engine is warm and its when its warm that im having the problems. Its a relatively normal VP pump so shouldnt really even need the lift pump at all.

I think my issue is sensor related, either TPS or MAP (or both) but I CBA to try and fix it as id rather just have my VE fitted though once the ECU goes im gonna have the glow plugs and a facet lift pump on switches in the dash.

VNT is entirely possible but I think im gonna go for something with a twin scroll exhaust housing and make myself a quick spool valve and that should solve alot of the issues without having to worry about a potentially fragile VNT mechanism. Also though I could make the VNT work mechanically or off its own ecu my main ecu is going and TBH theyer a PITA to map, they need a new EPPROM chip soldered in and then clever shit to map it. Again another bonus of getting a VE for big power.


Good luck on the E36 coupe mate, theyer all starting to rust these days. Ive seen less than 10 year old E46s go for under a grand in full working order so Im hoping i can get it rust proofed before it actually starts to go.

would of bought a 325 but tax over here is a killer(1000 a year compared to the 500/year for the 318)

Are you sure it doesnt though when caning it?
Im near certain itll cure mine, if i lift off when i feel it cutting it sort of rectifies itself and can shoe on a bit again
Also hot starting is a pita i need to fix

Rust is a pain but looking can get 316 coupes with engine problems pretty cheap(not much more than scrap value so cant go far wrong)

Out of interest whats the bosch VE coming off?