brianp38dse
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Have you checked the glow plug fuse in the box behind the battery as it sounds like the plugs are not working.
P38 Diesel injectors leaking?
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dubbleRR
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Try changing the diesel filter ....And is it better or worse on a low tank of fuel ..
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Chains stretching/stretched?
Pump static timing?
Wammers is about to go into doctors questions with you. This is how it rolls.
Every answer you give will lead to another question and bring you closer to an answer.
Trust him, this is how a good mechanic gets an idea before he even lifts the bonnet!
Good luck and run with him
Pump static timing?
Wammers is about to go into doctors questions with you. This is how it rolls.
Every answer you give will lead to another question and bring you closer to an answer.
Trust him, this is how a good mechanic gets an idea before he even lifts the bonnet!
Good luck and run with him
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Chains stretching/stretched?
Pump static timing?
Wammers is about to go into doctors questions with you. This is how it rolls.
Every answer you give will lead to another question and bring you closer to an answer.
Trust him, this is how a good mechanic gets an idea before he even lifts the bonnet!
Good luck and run with him
Not playing never mind eh. From his description and if it does run and start normally hot then he needs to be having a close look at glow plugs, glow relay fuse, relay function and connections to glow plug feed cables. .
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Time for the crystal ball Tony! He posted it took 10 seconds to start on Easystart
wonder if its down on compression ,it's wonderful stuff for breaking piston rings. How are you today mate, still waiting for the head to come back so I can finish the engine. May fall in love with it again and put the replacement on hold. Speak soon.
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Time for the crystal ball Tony! He posted it took 10 seconds to start on Easystart
A bit better thanks. Depends what it does warm, from his description does sound like glow system problem. Doesn't really matter how good the plugs are if they are not being powered.,
tomcat59alan
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True
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Just been down to mine started, checked tyre pressures. Lad is taking it for MOT later. I can't at the moment still a bit crook, but has not been used for six weeks started first turn.
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We expect yours to be perfect.Just been down to mine started, checked tyre pressures. Lad is taking it for MOT later. I can't at the moment still a bit crook, but has not been used for six weeks started first turn.
Unlike your punctuation, tut tut.
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Starts and runs fine when hot. The garage are convinced it' s leaking injectors which are letting air in overnight and so engine trying to prime the engine first thing hence difficulty in starting. So I'm going to put in a one way valve to see if that helps. If it does then at least it might be worth getting injectors tested. Or consider taking a punt and getting second hand off the auction site. Can't really justify spending yet more money on a sinking ship!
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Just a thought could be dodgy cps
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If spill pipes are sound they are talking rubbish. The problem is the glow system. Check voltage at each plug, if low or none, take out the glow relay check that 80 amp fuse is sound. Check plug wire terminals and those on the relay are sound and making good contact. Glow relay is in box behind battery along with ECU. Disconnect battery before playing with relay. The white smoke on startup is unburned fuel accumulated whilst cranking without start and NOT leaking injector nozzles..
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Or down on compression but as the op says its fine when hot then I concur with Wammers .
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Have you checked the leak off pipe at the back of the diesel pump and the blanking cap on number 6 injector..Also how long do the glow plugs get power before the power goes off ....
