Lewis.Moore
New Member
Hi All,
Please bear with me on my first post of this epic forum!
I have a 96 2.5 diesel P38.
It has an issue starting, particularly first thing in the morning, and even worse in the cold.
I have read about Fuel lifter pump and leak off valves, both seem to be in good order. I also have a on return valve in after the fuel filter which is always full of fuel.
the glow plugs are also fairly new, and getting 12v as they should.
once she's running, she's smooth as anything and reasonably good on fuel consumption.
It just turns and turns not catching until eventually it starts with a plume of grey smoke.
once its started, it has the usual few turns and fires up hot start type of situation, which is fine.
If i run the glow plug sequence 4 or 5 times its better, but still takes a few attempts to get it to start.
I have seen that the fuel cut of solenoid could be the issue. I thought i could give the rest button a push (the one thats behind the little flap near the bonnet release, but theres just a white plug in there.
Where is the solenoid located? how can i test it? are the easy to replace?
Could it be a totally different issue?
There is a box near the inlet (that i think is the injection pump) that seems to be covered in silicone sealant. I know these are a very expensive part to replace and get set up; do these symptoms sound like it could be a crappy FIP, or a timing issue?
any help appreciated!
Many thanks
Lewis.
Please bear with me on my first post of this epic forum!
I have a 96 2.5 diesel P38.
It has an issue starting, particularly first thing in the morning, and even worse in the cold.
I have read about Fuel lifter pump and leak off valves, both seem to be in good order. I also have a on return valve in after the fuel filter which is always full of fuel.
the glow plugs are also fairly new, and getting 12v as they should.
once she's running, she's smooth as anything and reasonably good on fuel consumption.
It just turns and turns not catching until eventually it starts with a plume of grey smoke.
once its started, it has the usual few turns and fires up hot start type of situation, which is fine.
If i run the glow plug sequence 4 or 5 times its better, but still takes a few attempts to get it to start.
I have seen that the fuel cut of solenoid could be the issue. I thought i could give the rest button a push (the one thats behind the little flap near the bonnet release, but theres just a white plug in there.
Where is the solenoid located? how can i test it? are the easy to replace?
Could it be a totally different issue?
There is a box near the inlet (that i think is the injection pump) that seems to be covered in silicone sealant. I know these are a very expensive part to replace and get set up; do these symptoms sound like it could be a crappy FIP, or a timing issue?
any help appreciated!
Many thanks
Lewis.
