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Arty1

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I have a 2002 land rover freelander td4 i have just changed the fuel filter due to a starting problem and it being smokey it will start in the morning and will smoke until it is up to temp which means i have to leave ticking over for a while or i cause problems on the road for the cars behind me once i switch it off and leave it for wee while and try and start it it takes a bit to fire up again any idea's to what is causing this thank for you time lads
 
Have you checked the Crankcase Breather at the back under engine cover. A lot of full services forget this filter. Some like mine have been adapted to the BMW mod. Also check you servicing schedule when this was done. Another would be get a good quality Diesel cleaner and give the engine a good run.
 
Thanks for the reply mate
i have ordered all new filters i take it you mean the small cylinder type filter down by the air filter
 
Yarp! Take care with the fuel return line and when you pull the injector leads. The screws are torx set. the filter will have a kit with seals to replace the old ones. Not to sure if the BMW mod is still available.
 
I have been told that it has a mod filter in it so i will order a new one of these and change it or as madmustang says clean it out
Thanks Lads for your reply's I'll give it a try
 
Arty1 said:
I have been told that it has a mod filter in it so i will order a new one of these and change it or as madmustang says clean it out
Thanks Lads for your reply's I'll give it a try
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Just a thought, What happens when you disconnect the MAF sensor?
 
CambridgeSteve said:
What colour is the smoke? Could it being burning oil?
Not sure why being warm would stop it burning oil though.
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It sounds like it’s over fuelling and the MAF isn’t injecting the correct fuel air mix when cold. By disconnecting the MAF senor it will run a default program and that will either confirm or rule it out :).
 
The smoke is a grey blue colour not sure what that means i'll do a check and see where the MAF sensor is
 
Arty1 said:
The smoke is a grey blue colour not sure what that means i'll do a check and see where the MAF sensor is
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It should be plugged into the inlet manifold at the front of the engine. Looks like the image (See Attached) with a pipe going into it. You should be able to unplug the multi connector to disable it. I can’t remember if you should disconnect the battery first so I would just in case.
 

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Arty1 said:
The smoke is a grey blue colour not sure what that means i'll do a check and see where the MAF sensor is
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Is the EGR valve still active? If so that could be the cause of the smoke.
The MAF sensor is at the rear of the engine on the end of the air filter.
 
Thanks for the input lads the egr valve has been blocked off, can the MAF sensor be replaced without having the car remapped or even cleaned thanks for the image that has really helped alot
 
Arty1 said:
Thanks for the input lads the egr valve has been blocked off, can the MAF sensor be replaced without having the car remapped or even cleaned thanks for the image that has really helped alot
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Yes it can but try disconnecting it first to see if thats the issue. After that you are going down the HPFP leading to injector rabbit hole.
 
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