Skinny Mike
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That should all help it run a bit better, and that vac pipe won't have been helping.
Mike
Mike
Gaj1612
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it does seem to be running a lot better, the inlet manifold will be having another clean when my new thermostat comes. im not sure what the vac pipe was for but im certain it was causing problems
Gaj1612
Active Member
havent updated for a while...2k misfire seems to have cleared after cleaning the inlet manifold and egr valve. also been running it on texaco fuel instead of morrisons stuff.
the misfire at idle has got worse and today it decided that it would smoke its tits off, itll rev ok but dumps smoke out the back, so i unplugged one injector at a time, when i unplugged number 4 nothing happened so im assuming thats the one causing problems, all 4 are under warranty anyway so will get that sorted this week. ive had the renault thermostat here for weeks but havent had chance to fit it yet, will do it same time as injector. also going to clean the manifold and egr again, fingers crossed all will be good when thats done.
the misfire at idle has got worse and today it decided that it would smoke its tits off, itll rev ok but dumps smoke out the back, so i unplugged one injector at a time, when i unplugged number 4 nothing happened so im assuming thats the one causing problems, all 4 are under warranty anyway so will get that sorted this week. ive had the renault thermostat here for weeks but havent had chance to fit it yet, will do it same time as injector. also going to clean the manifold and egr again, fingers crossed all will be good when thats done.
Rimini-Scott
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My 2k misfire went after switching from Morrisons fuel to BP 
Gaj1612
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mad how it makes a difference, always thought it was all the same stuff. im hoping mine will be running right tomorrow as i plan to change number 4 injector.My 2k misfire went after switching from Morrisons fuel to BP
teddywood1
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nice I wish mine had a heated front screen I now use shell V power and what a difference WOW mine did not like to go above 90 it used to struggle to get that but now 110 kl of course on a British motoerway
Gaj1612
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i havent tried v power yet, may give it ago soon. ill have to see if mine will do 110
Nodge68
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I had a wish list when I bought my latest Freelander.
1st. Leather seats.
2nd. Heated front screen.
3rd. Automatic.
4th. As cheap as possible.
Everything else I could live with or without.
I use V Power too and it's worth the extra money.
Gaj1612
Active Member
i didnt realise mine had a heated screen till i got home with it haha.
my 2k misfire has stopped since ive been using texaco fuel but think ill give the v power a go once the new injector is fitted tomorrow.
Gaj1612
Active Member
yes! new injector fitted today along with the new thermostat in the top house. smoked its tits off when i started her up but cleared soon after, running a lot better temp is steady at half way and seems a lot smoother pick up through the revs. best its been since ive owned the car.
egr and inlet was black again so ive ordered a egr blanking kit and will dose it up with petrol and clean it again before fitting. ive heard things about an inlet mod, if anyone has info on this could they please fill me in
happy motoring...for once
egr and inlet was black again so ive ordered a egr blanking kit and will dose it up with petrol and clean it again before fitting. ive heard things about an inlet mod, if anyone has info on this could they please fill me in
happy motoring...for once
Gaj1612
Active Member
i was supprised to find that after the clean, seemed a lot more punchy at low rpm.
but....
it was short lived, clattering noise from before started again, struggling to start, smoking when cold. so... i ordered a diesel leak back tester from ebay for £20 and tested it today.
as you can see
Joe_H
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Get them to change the engine oil and filter at the same time - if you suffered clouds of smoke' then you were getting unburnt fuel through - some of that is probably in the sump. Injectors can fail in many ways causing considerable diesel to cylinder leakage for example. I would not be happy at all with the old oil and filter in this situation.
Joe
Gaj1612
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ill be picking up new filter and some new oil whilst im there and will change it sometime this week, maybe this afternoon if i have time. its almost due an oil change now anyway so wont hurt.
also got a new power fold mirror coming either today or tomorrow as the other one is mashed and couldnt salvage it.
also got a new power fold mirror coming either today or tomorrow as the other one is mashed and couldnt salvage it.
Joe_H
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Give the ecu time to adapt - there is usually a self adaptation feature - it has been running on three pots for a while
- also put some good fuel in it for a while.If it doesnt clear up in a couple of days take another look.
Also, I just realised the gaps in dates in this thread - can you recap the basic history here - you had injectors fitted at some time (as they were then under warrnanty ?) - why ? - I presume a fulls set ? - again why ? - then you had an issue with 1 only - is that correct ?
Ten you said they replaced that and it was fine (in July) then you mention carbon cleaning and leak down tests and further injector replacement ? - why the last injector replacement ?
Baffling
Joe
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Joe_H
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see my edit above though please.
Joe
Gaj1612
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Give the ecu time to adapt - there is usually a self adaptation feature - it has been running on three pots for a while
If it doesnt clear up in a couple of days take another look.
Also, I just realised the gaps in dates in this thread - can you recap the basic history here - you had injectors fitted at some time (as they were then under warrnanty ?) - why ? - I presume a fulls set ? - again why ? - then you had an issue with 1 only - is that correct ?
Ten you said they replaced that and it was fine (in July) then you mention carbon cleaning and leak down tests and further injector replacement ? - why the last injector replacement ?
Baffling
Joe
basically, the previous owner bought it as a non runner for his dad, apparently it had an injector fault and replaced all 4 as a set. i then purchased it and after a while had a problem with number 4 injector ( was misfiring and smoking, struggling to start) so that got replaced under warranty. i had the carbon cleaning done as a bit of an impulse thing, i saw an advert online, someone local to me was doing it at a discounted price as hed had a cancellation, so thought id give it a go.
then last week or 2, similar symtoms as before started to develop (clattering noise, smoke, struggle to start, felt like it was running on 3 cylinders) so i bought a leak back tester and found injector 1 was returning more fuel than the other 3. so as the injectors are still under warranty, contacted euro car parts and they agreed to replace it. it now runs right again but there is still a slight noise. no smoke or difficult starting though.
hope that make sense
