fouga
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Post by fouga on Jun 17, 2023 14:47:08 GMT 1
I'm considering purchasing a 2018 Vauxhall Grandland and would like to know if there are any problems to watch out for on the 1.6 diesel (120bhp) version?
I've also read about wet-belt problems on the 1.2 petrol version. Does the 1.6 diesel engine have a wet-belt?
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Post by remmington on Jun 17, 2023 17:09:59 GMT 1
Both 1.5 DV5 and 1.6 DV6 diesels have dry belts.
1.6D belt job is only 1.5hrs - not a bad job to do.
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Post by fouga on Jun 17, 2023 17:23:17 GMT 1
Both 1.5 DV5 and 1.6 DV6 diesels have dry belts. 1.6D belt job is only 1.5hrs - not a bad job to do. Thanks for your reply. Thats reassuring to know! Have your experienced any other issues with Grandlands? |
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Post by remmington on Jun 17, 2023 18:05:24 GMT 1
Both 1.5 DV5 and 1.6 DV6 diesels have dry belts. 1.6D belt job is only 1.5hrs - not a bad job to do. Thanks for your reply. Thats reassuring to know! Have your experienced any other issues with Grandlands? I would not buy a diesel one for myself - petrol one would be OK. I driven both 1.2 and 1.6 petrol Turbo engine ones and they are OK |
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Post by fouga on Jun 17, 2023 23:16:04 GMT 1
Thanks for your reply. Thats reassuring to know! Have your experienced any other issues with Grandlands? I would not buy a diesel one for myself - petrol one would be OK. I driven both 1.2 and 1.6 petrol Turbo engine ones and they are OK Any particular reason you wouldn't buy a diesel version? The 1.2 petrol don't appeal due to the numerous wet-belt engine failures I've read about |
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Post by remmington on Jun 17, 2023 23:38:23 GMT 1
I am on my last diesel car - when it is time to go - I am only having non hybrid petrols for myself.
Euro 6 diesels are just a costly nightmare in my car repair workshop.
I don't wanna be paying the same bills as my punters.
Wet belts are OK - if you use the right oil and change it at the right times.
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Post by OldGit on Jun 18, 2023 21:04:36 GMT 1
If you're only doing a few thousand a year, then petrol is the way to go, less issues due to the engine not getting up to 'self cleaning' temperature often enough, less issues with emission control equipment and round town or commuting, comparable mpg anyway. I'm starting to have the same 'internal conversations' as remmington - only mine would be a 4.2 or 5.0 V8 SC.... |
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Post by fouga on Jun 21, 2023 21:30:36 GMT 1
Thanks for the replies. They make for interesting reading!
I have since viewed two diesel Grandlands.
The example I viewed today (2018, 1.6 diesel, 61k, FSH) had an issue which concerned me.
With the engine running, I slowly removed the oil filler cap... which revealed 'blowback'/ smoke coming frombthe engine. I assume this is not normal on modern diesel engines??
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Post by fouga on Jun 21, 2023 21:39:45 GMT 1
...having read the replies, I'm reconsidering a petrol Grandland!
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Post by OldGit on Jun 21, 2023 21:46:45 GMT 1
Thanks for the replies. They make for interesting reading! I have since viewed two diesel Grandlands. The example I viewed today (2018, 1.6 diesel, 61k, FSH) had an issue which concerned me. With the engine running, I slowly removed the oil filler cap... which revealed 'blowback'/ smoke coming frombthe engine. I assume this is not normal on modern diesel engines?? Difficult to say 100% without seeing it, but positive crankcase pressure is pretty normal on most EU6 diesels due to the high compression ratios (amongst other bodges) to get the emissions down. |
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Post by Karl on Jul 8, 2023 20:53:35 GMT 1
Both 1.5 DV5 and 1.6 DV6 diesels have dry belts. 1.6D belt job is only 1.5hrs - not a bad job to do. The newer 1.5 dv engine They’ve gone back to twin cam set up across the head And guess what loads are braking Causing carnage as you would imagine Chain thickness has changed from 7mm to 8mm Not seen any in the Fords fail yet They are branded as 1.5 eco blue engines |
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Post by tk18 on Mar 20, 2024 8:37:21 GMT 1
Looking to buy a December 2019 reg 1.5 diesel turbo Grandland X. Found out from the garage that it has a wet cambelt (odd as I thought the diesels had chains). Could this have the same issues as the 1.2 petrols with wet cambelts?
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Post by chippie on Mar 20, 2024 11:03:44 GMT 1
I’d say any wet belt engine is asking for trouble…just look at the Ford eco boost engine’s design and the issues around that….to the point Ford have turned their backs….or Karl is it a load of tripe hype ?
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Post by Karl on Mar 20, 2024 18:24:51 GMT 1
The wet belts on the petrol Peugeot engines are quite straight forward replacement
I wouldn’t be put off buying one
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Post by Karl on Mar 20, 2024 18:28:00 GMT 1
I’d say any wet belt engine is asking for trouble…just look at the Ford eco boost engine’s design and the issues around that….to the point Ford have turned their backs….or Karl is it a load of tripe hype ? I don’t quite know what you mean In my experience it’s all done to how often the oil has been changed I’ve changed belts on 10 year old cars where the pick up is free of debris and clean as a whistle On the other hand I’ve seen 5 year old ones with maybe 1 or no oil change strip the teeth |
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