Fed up with, Carbon Build up!!!

[shane6405]

picked my ml up for the second time for carbon build up, they did top and bottom manifold, egu vaulve, computer re-map, drove it about 10-15 kms and it did the same surge again, back again for the third time this week to see what they can do for it now.

[Longranger1]

They'll keep changing bits until it runs right. At this rate you may end up with a new engine .

[Newton1!]

Do we get carbon credits?

[shane6405]

back for the third time been their since wensday said it was fixed, BUT they took for test drive it got down road abouy 3km it stoped .came back on truck neads new ecu mite get it back wensday.i hope

[mattz]

back for the third time been their since wensday said it was fixed, BUT they took for test drive it got down road abouy 3km it stoped .came back on truck neads new ecu mite get it back wensday.i hope

At least it did it for them.
Usually nothing goes wrong while they drive it, and you look like a dick trying to explain what its doing and saying it does it all the time

[mudders]

has any body tried running 2stroke at a ratio of 200-1 ive been doing a bit of reading of this and it seems to help keep things clean

[Snooozy]

i did run it in one tank, first thing I noticed was how much quieter the motor ran, & it happened very quickly.

Have been meaning to run it again, just haven't got around to it

[mad992]

has any body tried running 2stroke at a ratio of 200-1 ive been doing a bit of reading of this and it seems to help keep things clean

lots of us guys add 2t but this wont fix the carbon issue it helps with lubricating the fuel system

[ellewill]

Hi there,

I'm a proud new Triton owner and am experiencing turbo surging already (only 20000k's on the clock). The truck has been back to the dealer 3 times for the same thing.

I have found that a run up the F3 for a few hours cleans it out a bit.

I'm curious about the PCV filters that have been spoken of here. What are they, how do they work, where can I get one, and where/how do I get one fitted?

I have reported my problem to Mitsubishi Australia also, but have not been told much apart from "we are working on a solution, but we have no idea of the timeframe."

Thanks in advance.

Scotty

[Cowboy Dave]

Hi there,

I'm a proud new Triton owner and am experiencing turbo surging already (only 20000k's on the clock). The truck has been back to the dealer 3 times for the same thing.

I have found that a run up the F3 for a few hours cleans it out a bit.

I'm curious about the PCV filters that have been spoken of here. What are they, how do they work, where can I get one, and where/how do I get one fitted?

I have reported my problem to Mitsubishi Australia also, but have not been told much apart from "we are working on a solution, but we have no idea of the timeframe."

Thanks in advance.

Scotty

You shouldn't really have enough carbon buildup after 20,000 to cause you surging. Is yours the MN? If so there is a whole thread on surging somewhere here - a quick search should turn it up (or look at the forum directory thread for some pointers to it). The most common surging causes have so far been dodgy suction control valves (aka SCVs) and an ECU problem fixed with a reflash.

It would help to know which model and transmission you have. Eg the 4spd auto they released a specific hotline fix for surging - it was only a reflash but it seemed to work on that particular model.

PCV filters - You want a Provent 200 I'd say. Provents you can get on ebay or direct from Western Filters. I'm guessing you're in Sydney given the F3 references. There are possibly other sources but Western Filters are fast and give good service. Do a search on provent to see pics of other member's installs etc.

Edit: Also add your location to your profile - sometimes it helps. Depending where you are someone might refer you to a better dealer for example.

[Joe]

I have reported my problem to Mitsubishi Australia also, but have not been told much apart from "we are working on a solution, but we have no idea of the timeframe."

I think you'll find the "solution" is a retro fitted catch can

[ellewill]

Hi there,

Scotty

You shouldn't really have enough carbon buildup after 20,000 to cause you surging. Is yours the MN? If so there is a whole thread on surging somewhere here - a quick search should turn it up (or look at the forum directory thread for some pointers to it). The most common surging causes have so far been dodgy suction control valves (aka SCVs) and an ECU problem fixed with a reflash.

It would help to know which model and transmission you have. Eg the 4spd auto they released a specific hotline fix for surging - it was only a reflash but it seemed to work on that particular model.

PCV filters - You want a Provent 200 I'd say. Provents you can get on ebay or direct from Western Filters. I'm guessing you're in Sydney given the F3 references. There are possibly other sources but Western Filters are fast and give good service. Do a search on provent to see pics of other member's installs etc.

Edit: Also add your location to your profile - sometimes it helps. Depending where you are someone might refer you to a better dealer for example.

Hi there,

Thanks for the info.

Mine is an MN.

It is going back into the dealership this friday, and they are sending the service manager and head mechanic with me for a drive to see what the surging is, when it happens etc. Fingers crossed!!!

[shane6405]

my ml is still at the dealers been sine wensday still want run put in new ecu wantgo still wanting

[shane6405]

its stillat the deales can not get it started have no ideal

[kujo]

hey guys been reading through a few posts here about the triton issues, my partner owns a 5 month old mn gl-r with 14,000 kays on the clock and has been experiencing some weird things recently like bad turbo lag, the fuel economy varying from tank to tank and different noises from the engine. its going in for a service next wednesday and she mentioned to the service guy about the turbo lag and told her that he had an 'idea' what the problem was and wanted the ute for the whole day. im guessing since as you guys have mentioned the kays are a bit low for carbon build-up any other ideas?

i myself am feeling a little discouraged about parting with my 05 v6 glx-r which has run trouble free and upgrading to a new mn( as i find hers a pleasure to drive) reading about their string of issues, but if its a problem with all common rail diesels its a 6 to 1, half dozen the other kind of dilemma

[shane6405]

got it back on friday afy had to put new one in itter 3 weeks it was the injector pump the

[Blue]

hey guys been reading through a few posts here about the triton issues, my partner owns a 5 month old mn gl-r with 14,000 kays on the clock and has been experiencing some weird things recently like bad turbo lag, the fuel economy varying from tank to tank and different noises from the engine. its going in for a service next wednesday and she mentioned to the service guy about the turbo lag and told her that he had an 'idea' what the problem was and wanted the ute for the whole day. im guessing since as you guys have mentioned the kays are a bit low for carbon build-up any other ideas?

i myself am feeling a little discouraged about parting with my 05 v6 glx-r which has run trouble free and upgrading to a new mn( as i find hers a pleasure to drive) reading about their string of issues, but if its a problem with all common rail diesels its a 6 to 1, half dozen the other kind of dilemma

My ML intake orifice was down to 10mm after 22,000km...

[RHKTriton]

Catch cans are a must - will eventually get to "high tide" with oil in the intercooler.