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diesel magic trick
« on: 06 May 2009, 12:40:16 »
had great interest in cockyt1,s thread,as certain things pertain to me. my question is - can i just drain the fuel filter via drain plug ,remove top banjo bolt and fill with d m . the fuel filter has only been on two weeks. my tractor has no probs in hot or cold starting, but 64 is showing. peizo lead may be at fault as suggested on cockyt1 thread,as apart from eml light and a moments lack of power (only occasionly) the tractor runs ok.  Ps, its been like this for a long time. :-/ :)
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Re: diesel magic trick
« Reply #1 on: 06 May 2009, 12:49:36 »
As far as I am aware, the drain at the bottom of the filter is only to let water out which may have accumulated (correct?).

The best bet is to whip the filter off and empty it out, you can then just fill it with diesel magic (in the centre hole) and refit. When you start it up, hold the revs at about 1500 for a minute or two and then take it out for a blast for 10 mins.

I have done this every 6k since I had the car (about 6 times), and it runs better now than it ever has done - don't expect ti to be perfect after the first go, it might take a couple of flushed over time.
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Re: diesel magic trick
« Reply #2 on: 06 May 2009, 12:49:50 »
As far as I am aware, the drain at the bottom of the filter is only to let water out which may have accumulated (correct?).

The best bet is to whip the filter off and empty it out, you can then just fill it with diesel magic (in the centre hole) and refit. When you start it up, hold the revs at about 1500 for a minute or two and then take it out for a blast for 10 mins.

I have done this every 6k since I had the car (about 6 times), and it runs better now than it ever has done - don't expect it to be perfect after the first go, it might take a couple of flushed over time.
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Re: diesel magic trick
« Reply #3 on: 06 May 2009, 13:03:16 »
I have been doing the diesel magic thing, its much easier to take the filter and housing off. Its so easy Ive had it off 4 times this week! In cockyt1 thread they talked me through how to do it, or was that 2.5 td trouble starting :D :D :D Ive had a lots of questions  ; ;D ;D and lots of help ;D
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Re: diesel magic trick
« Reply #4 on: 06 May 2009, 14:47:53 »
cheers  :y :y :y .tomorrows job if weathers ok  :y
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Re: diesel magic trick
« Reply #5 on: 06 May 2009, 20:59:31 »
LOL reading this thread has made me wonder just how many people the diesel magic trick has helped? i first discovered it by accident but it has cured so many tractors and rangerovers and BMWS now ive couldnt even begin to guess!!!!! and it all came about cos vauxhall wanted a fortune to change the injector pump!!!! of course me being me had to find a way of sorting it meself, wonder how much money they have made out of poor running tractors !!! :y
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Re: diesel magic trick
« Reply #6 on: 06 May 2009, 21:16:47 »
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LOL reading this thread has made me wonder just how many people the diesel magic trick has helped? i first discovered it by accident but it has cured so many tractors and rangerovers and BMWS now ive couldnt even begin to guess!!!!! and it all came about cos vauxhall wanted a fortune to change the injector pump!!!! of course me being me had to find a way of sorting it meself, wonder how much money they have made out of poor running tractors !!! :y

Do you reckon that Diesel Magic is better than Forte?

Forte's not always easy to source, and is around 13 to 15 quid a bottle, though I've had good results.
Any idea where I can source it, and how much? Thanks mate!
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Re: diesel magic trick
« Reply #7 on: 06 May 2009, 21:29:21 »
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LOL reading this thread has made me wonder just how many people the diesel magic trick has helped? i first discovered it by accident but it has cured so many tractors and rangerovers and BMWS now ive couldnt even begin to guess!!!!! and it all came about cos vauxhall wanted a fortune to change the injector pump!!!! of course me being me had to find a way of sorting it meself, wonder how much money they have made out of poor running tractors !!! :y

Do you reckon that Diesel Magic is better than Forte?

Forte's not always easy to source, and is around 13 to 15 quid a bottle, though I've had good results.
Any idea where I can source it, and how much? Thanks mate!

to be honest they are both about the strongest on the market thanks to H .and Safety piilocks saying the brit public are idiots and cant handle strong chemicals, diesel magic is sold in halfords stores mate, forte is usually available on ebay if you look but both do an equally good job!!
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Re: diesel magic trick
« Reply #8 on: 06 May 2009, 21:29:27 »
omegatoy , it was a guy like you that probably invented the wheel. seriously i was in awe at the guys stuck in mddle of a footie pitch (york) doing tasks with ease that a vx dealer would charge the earth. it amazed me how clean they kept themselves too. yes it was good to watch.  :y :y :y :y
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« Reply #9 on: 06 May 2009, 22:12:41 »
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LOL reading this thread has made me wonder just how many people the diesel magic trick has helped? i first discovered it by accident but it has cured so many tractors and rangerovers and BMWS now ive couldnt even begin to guess!!!!! and it all came about cos vauxhall wanted a fortune to change the injector pump!!!! of course me being me had to find a way of sorting it meself, wonder how much money they have made out of poor running tractors !!! :y

do a poll ;D
I actually enjoy doing the diesel magic thing and have it down to under 10mins now.On my 3rd go now ;)  Not like the first time running in and out of the house, with clingfilm on the lap top asking daft questions :D :D :D :D Im very pleased you found it and so is my bank balance :y
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Re: diesel magic trick
« Reply #10 on: 07 May 2009, 00:15:45 »
Should I treat my tractor to some DM then?

Or should I leave it since it now starts on the button and runs ok? Ie - If it aint bust, dont fix it!  ;D
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Re: diesel magic trick
« Reply #11 on: 07 May 2009, 10:08:27 »
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LOL reading this thread has made me wonder just how many people the diesel magic trick has helped? i first discovered it by accident but it has cured so many tractors and rangerovers and BMWS now ive couldnt even begin to guess!!!!! and it all came about cos vauxhall wanted a fortune to change the injector pump!!!! of course me being me had to find a way of sorting it meself, wonder how much money they have made out of poor running tractors !!! :y
Have done it once a couple of weeks ago to try to cure misfire (only when cold) but has had no effect, believe I have a dribbling injector
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« Reply #12 on: 07 May 2009, 10:10:49 »
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LOL reading this thread has made me wonder just how many people the diesel magic trick has helped? i first discovered it by accident but it has cured so many tractors and rangerovers and BMWS now ive couldnt even begin to guess!!!!! and it all came about cos vauxhall wanted a fortune to change the injector pump!!!! of course me being me had to find a way of sorting it meself, wonder how much money they have made out of poor running tractors !!! :y
Have done it once a couple of weeks ago to try to cure misfire (only when cold) but has had no effect, believe I have a dribbling injector



Your brave to admit that on here ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D guess its an age thing ;)
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« Reply #13 on: 07 May 2009, 20:21:59 »
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LOL reading this thread has made me wonder just how many people the diesel magic trick has helped? i first discovered it by accident but it has cured so many tractors and rangerovers and BMWS now ive couldnt even begin to guess!!!!! and it all came about cos vauxhall wanted a fortune to change the injector pump!!!! of course me being me had to find a way of sorting it meself, wonder how much money they have made out of poor running tractors !!! :y
Have done it once a couple of weeks ago to try to cure misfire (only when cold) but has had no effect, believe I have a dribbling injector



Your brave to admit that on here ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D guess its an age thing ;)

lolololol :y
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« Reply #14 on: 07 May 2009, 20:23:11 »
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LOL reading this thread has made me wonder just how many people the diesel magic trick has helped? i first discovered it by accident but it has cured so many tractors and rangerovers and BMWS now ive couldnt even begin to guess!!!!! and it all came about cos vauxhall wanted a fortune to change the injector pump!!!! of course me being me had to find a way of sorting it meself, wonder how much money they have made out of poor running tractors !!! :y
Have done it once a couple of weeks ago to try to cure misfire (only when cold) but has had no effect, believe I have a dribbling injector

possible but diesel magic should have improved it if it was? would have thought that stuck egr or poor quality fuel was more likely ifits only when cold?? :y
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