LT35 Losing Power

**rayl** · 06-12-2009,08:57 PM

lee lt does the vehicle run normal again if switched off and started again ?

rayl

**lee lt** · 06-12-2009,09:11 PM

yes i when i turn the ingnition off then on whilst moving

**boisty** · 07-12-2009,07:16 PM

Originally Posted by rayl

Thanks for posting that lee lt, can you say wheather its when you have used your right foot a bit heavy , ie,( on the motorway) for a period of time ?
mine and boisty have the problem when this is done , plus i have heard of two more this weekend that have the same problem and many more in the past,but, only happens when slightly heavy with the right foot to maintain a high speed, so it seems a sensor or mechanical part comes into play when these higher speeds are used for a period of time.
is there any one on this forum who works with these motors that can shread some light on a part thats most likly to cause this kind of problem, as replacing this or that item is going to work out very expensive as a try and see cure.
thanks
rayl

Thanks for all the info guys, looks like we are all suffering with the same problem and as Rayl says, sounds like some sensor or mechanical part tripping in at higher speeds.
So, who's the technical whizz who can shed some light on the problem??????

**lee lt** · 08-12-2009,05:49 PM

IIspoke to a mechanic today he said it could be a build up of carbon in the turbo and exhaust. mine still has the original at 440000 miles,he also sugested the wastegate actuator could be sticking , Whats the millage on your vans guys?

**rayl** · 08-12-2009,07:25 PM

i've got over 400,000 on mine 2nd turbo 1st changed in warranty around 20,000 or so exhaust is new, engine does'nt burn oil and sounds as sweet as a nut

**boisty** · 09-12-2009,07:00 PM

Mines showing 150,000

**lee lt** · 10-12-2009,10:08 PM

Has you van been stood idle for a time?

**rayl** · 11-12-2009,03:18 PM

mine has been stood now for 9 months but it is started up often, and first time every time, i am seriously thinking of putting it back on the road again to take the pressure off the new sprinter, (this vehicle can't cope

), in the 4 years that the lt did 400,000 miles from new i had no problems with her just the usual pads , belts, oil & filter changes, they were and still are good motors if looked after,
rayl

**boisty** · 11-12-2009,06:39 PM

Originally Posted by lee lt

Has you van been stood idle for a time?

No, used every day. I don't do big mileage, mostly local stuff with the odd, shortish motorway journey once or twice a week but I can guarantee the fault will show up once on the motorway.

**boisty** · 21-03-2010,05:13 PM

Still having the same problem with no clue yet as to the cause so thought it might be worth resurrecting this thread in the hope that someone new spots it and has the answer....