sambodisco

New Member

• Jan 21, 2009

• #1

hiya guys, after cleaning the fuel sediment and fuel filter starting is still a bit crappy and it still struggles with power up hills.

im going to change the glow plugs on friday.
im sure i read some where about being carfull of some part dropping into the head ???

or am i mistaken? is there anything i shud be aware of other than just take out and put in ?

thanks. sam

 

Paul D

Old, nackered 'n broke, but the Landy is fine . :)

Events Planner

• Jan 21, 2009

• #2

Dunno about the glow plugs, I just swapped 'em carefully ...

But if the sedimenter and fuel filter have been changed, especially if the sedimenter was dirty, then it might be worth undoing the fuel pipes at each end and using an airline to blow them through to clean any debris/goo from them. If you don't fancy this then maybe try a diesel additive that's specifically made to clean pipes injectors etc ... Can't recommend one 'cos I've never used one but it seems logical to try one if you've tried doing other stuff that hasn't fully worked ...

 

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Wilbert

New Member

• Jan 21, 2009

• #3

spray wd around plugs any time the engine is cool enough,
as said take your time, ffs, dont snap any or the fun begins.

 

sambodisco

New Member

• Jan 21, 2009

• #4

thanks for that guys. well the turbo ceased and blew oil all over the head so there shud be enough oil already soaked in there as it was sat for a week nackerd lol. haha

thankyou

 

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Wilbert

New Member

• Jan 21, 2009

• #5

i would still lash the wd on it will only help believe me.

 

sambodisco

New Member

• Jan 21, 2009

• #6

have just done it. then going to put some more on tomoro. ready for friday. thanks again mate.