Thanks Fery, I'd seen that but it's a fairly superficial explanation (on p424 of my copy of RAVE BTW!). The document you linked to earlier was a generic one describing all sorts of glowplugs and I wasn't sure which type we have fitted or how applicable it was.

I might try that some time. Presumably it only tells you they're switched on, not that they're actually doing anything?

Yes indeedy. I assume the post-start operation is as Fery describes. I can't find that description in RAVE - could you provide a link Fery?

Mine has always started in all weathers without using the glow plugs at all. And it runs as sweet as a nut after 170,000 miles..... No visible smoke on starting and as long as I leave it running for 20 seconds to get the oil round the auto box none on take-off either. Just my experience not any...

"Voyage of discovery" - how apt! We're all on one of these but maybe in different places......

That's perfectly normal in my (70,000 mile) experience. As said, it takes a few seconds for the oil to circulate.

I've kept a running total of every litre of diesel that's gone into my auto D2 for 70,000 miles. And I get 22 mpg over that period - about 25% pulling a 1400 kg caravan.

Something like this (but operating an alarm rather than a cutoff) might be a good idea?

Time for a new spider obviously.

Well I cruise at 70 on the motorway. Interestingly, the mpg with the van on the back is only a couple worse than it is solo. Of course I'm then driving at 60 rather than 70..... It's been consistent over 10 years and I have changed the MAF at one point during that time. My brother did once...

I've never got anything like that. Over 70,000 miles, checking at each fill, it's slightly over 22 mpg. That does include towing a caravan for about 20% of the time, otherwise a fair bit of town work and driving at the speed limit elsewhere.

There's no way you can stop exhaust fumes getting in other than setting the climate control (assuming you have it) to recirculating - even then it's not 100%. There is an attempt at a pollen filter across the air intake plenum at the rear of the bonnet opening but even when in good condition...

It sounds as though the MOSFETs did take something else with them. Why not go for a replacement ecu - plenty on ebay for under £200. Seems better than scrapping it.

Best of luck changing the MOSFETs. Hopefully their going down hasn't damaged anything else.......

I'd rather have it noisy than broken..... Actually the only time I hear mine is if I'm stood outside it with the engine running which is hardly ever.

Is that safe with the electrical injector actuation? We're always being told to use the right oil......

If it happens when stationary it's just the ABS self testing. They all do that sir.

That's why I got someone else to do mine. The first FPR was faulty and leaked so he had to fit another.... Very glad I wasn't doing it.

The petrol engine is much the same as the D1 as far as I know. Anyway, I much prefer RAVE to Haynes. Plus it's free!

Replace the fuse as the first step. It's unlikely to be anything else.