Were a lower ratio diff to be fitted, what would that mean for fuel
consumption on the highway, I wonder?
Very little, I'd think. Diesels aren't nearly as sensitive to
throttle position as gassers. You want the engine running in
its sweet spot anyway, so if the gearing is too high you'd be
off
Hi there, Max
Yes, I remember our conversations. Thanks for your comments this time too.
Apart from a thrust bearing renewal last year, nothing has been touched
in the clutch. It's the original.
Another possible cause (that I learned about in intervening years) would be an
incorrect clutch
Howdy Euan, we had an exchange re: juddering several years ago when I also
owned a car like yours.
Mine would make an obnoxious noise at low RPM in 1st and 2nd, and keeping above
2000 RPM would eliminate it. The noise came from either the engine or the
transmission to my ears, and my mechanic
