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jaworski86 · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 0:55 Post subject: Sluggish acceleration

Hi! Just bought a fantastic 1995 LWB 2.8 Pajero and I am stripping it down now, to clean all the interior and get rid of bits of body and underbody rust etc. Basically I want to make it look fabulous haha Laughing

I'm planning on having it serviced to see what needs to be done to make sure it will run as good as it looks. But after next payday Wink

I drove it only once but I noticed that it accelerate very very slowly. I mean it's like driving a bus. Overtaking virtually not possible, I think Confused

My question is: is it always that way or is there something wrong with it. I understand that this car is not made to be fast but it really seemed to be sluggish comparing to average Vauxhall
Cheers!

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peteinchad · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 7:16 Post subject:

It's a two ton lump with the aerodynamics of a barn, and an old style diesel engine - so don't expect it to accelerate like a normal car.

If you get a 0-60 mph time of 15 - 20 seconds then you are doing well.

I did once overtake an old lady on a pushbike though Very Happy

Some performance figures HERE

KEVINBUK · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 11:43 Post subject:

Have you checked to ensure that your brakes are all ok and none of them ( including the handbrake) are binding? That would not help performance eh?

K Wink

peteinchad · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 12:03 Post subject:

KEVINBUK · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 12:56 Post subject:

jaworski86 · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 15:44 Post subject:

Thanks guys! I'll check 0-60 time as well as the brakes.
peteinchad to be honest at the moment it does feel like a barn on the wheels haha smells of a wet dog.
One seat already washed up. Next waiting in line Smile

scoots · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 17:14 Post subject:

buy a v8 lol... Very Happy

peteinchad · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 17:24 Post subject:

scoots · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 17:31 Post subject:

take the seats out and jetwash them..ive done it before..ideally u need somewhere warm to dry them out but its the only way bar a professional valet

jaworski86 · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 18:37 Post subject:

Jet washing is a bit drastic way tongue3

don't you think? Question

i took them out and put them in my lounge. Cleaned all the mess underneath and the mechanism. Steamed it, sprayed with autoglym interior and wet brushed it. Wiped down with wet cloth and dry one afterwards. It's much better now. Still stinks slightly if you smell it very closely. I'm going to buy dog odour killer thing and spray it. Spray it A LOT Twisted Evil

same goes for carpets (apart from taking them inside of my house) Laughing

I just can't figure out how to take middle couch out. Took some bolts out but still wouldn't move.

scoots · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 19:58 Post subject:

jaworski86 · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 20:03 Post subject:

I actually thought of that before but was afraid that if i soak it through it might not dry properly and that would make it even worse...

scoots · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 23:02 Post subject:

if u have the means n space to dry them..just do one n see how u go