(26-05-2013, 09:18 PM)daddyfixit Wrote: I only do 12 miles a day going to/from work---hardly ever gets above 40 mph anyway as I drive like a pensioner (not quite that old yet) it wont be getting boosted at all !!! a mate of mine collects citroen bx diesels.........I know he has spare motors about the place so he is getting an unexpected visit from me this week, with a view to either getting a lucas compensator or go for a bosch conversion instead--------nows as good a time as any.
If he has another lucas boost compensator he wants to sell I'll be interested. - Thanks.
(26-05-2013, 07:58 PM)DarkInferno Wrote: Blocking the pipe will reduce power as you won't get the fuelling adjusted for the boost pressure. AFAIK there are no long term problems with blocking the pipes off while you get the problem fixed.
Edit:
Just had a look because I ripped my (dead) lucas apart to see how it went together when I took it off... I thought I saved a load of bits, and thought I'd kept the boost compensator, unfortunately I was mistaken, I can't find any lucas pump bits, just the injectors and lines, so I'm guessing I've scrapped the lot, sorry.
Well thanks for looking anyway, I can live with a drop in power so that's no prob and I suppose if the pump can't respond to a demand for more fuel then I may get a few more MPG even, I'll try for a replacement compensator somewhere. Thanks for your help.