chip2366

Member

• Oct 18, 2010

• #1

hi all i have a 9 p38 2.5 diesel manual .
the problem is it is givin me some trouble starting i have changed the glow plugs the pipes between the injectors a new non return valve near the fuel filter new battery and it still wont start any ideas would help thanks

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Oct 18, 2010

• #2

OEM BERU glowplugs? Any messages like "Engine Disabled" Cranking speed OK?

 

chip2366

Member

• Oct 18, 2010

• #3

ngk glow plugs cranks ok i do have a air bubble in the clear fuel pipe every morning but i carnt find the air leak this is the only thing i can think of

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Oct 18, 2010

• #4

Check that the fuel filter is sealing properly, not a ****part filter by any chance?

 

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Donater

• Oct 18, 2010

• #5

chip2366 said:

ngk glow plugs cranks ok i do have a air bubble in the clear fuel pipe every morning but i carnt find the air leak this is the only thing i can think of

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Check the O rings where the pipes go in and out of the filter. Well know leak area and covered in Land Rover technical bulletins.

 

chip2366

Member

• Oct 18, 2010

• #6

just removed the manifold pressure switch and it is broken would this stop it from starting when cold it runs perfect when started

 

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stevierob

New Member

• Oct 19, 2010

• #7

Could be a weak fuel delivery from fuel pump! This was a common fault on BMW cars with the 2.5 diesel engine..



steve

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Oct 19, 2010

• #8

chip2366 said:

just removed the manifold pressure switch and it is broken would this stop it from starting when cold it runs perfect when started

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Could be worht doing a current check on the in tank pump to see if it functioning.

 

chip2366

Member

• Oct 20, 2010

• #9

thanks for your help i will fit a new fuel filter and check my tank pump tomorrow it is starting to effect me now getin stressed

 

chip2366

Member

• Oct 21, 2010

• #10

just removed the fuel pipe from the diesel filter and turned on the ignition and the fuel only trickeled out its not pumping so i get fuel starvation at 3000 revs does the tank have to come off or is there a inspection cover in the floor

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Oct 21, 2010

• #11

Canyon did a good write up on changing the pump without dropping the tank. Should find it with a search.