Gazbo
Well-Known Member
The parking nose downhill was only to test the theory. I already had a "Facet" electric pump in the supply system, changed the fuel cut off solenoid, checked filters in fuel line, replaced some hoses that were slightly suspect, checked glow plugs, it made no difference the engine would not start if left overnight with the nose uphill, (my driveway is a medium uphill) as soon as I started parking the Disco by reversing up the drive I had no problem starting in the morning. After replacing the throttle shaft seal it would first start in any position and has done so for the past 4 years.
(Trax), as for this particular type of leak being the same as any other air leak in the system, I disagree, different leaks give different symptoms, I was a Diesel fitter for 45 years, I have seen most types of starting problems with old tech diesel engines.
(Trax), as for this particular type of leak being the same as any other air leak in the system, I disagree, different leaks give different symptoms, I was a Diesel fitter for 45 years, I have seen most types of starting problems with old tech diesel engines.