Thanks Hippo

Hi everyone,firstly sorry I didn't reply to the two posts on this second page,only just found the page. A week ago, having run a new fuel injection pump for a few days ok I was about to come on and say problem solved, but then she broke down 3 times in one day. Same breakdown. So my...

Thanks but I am ok for a mechanic but he has been away while this has been going on,due to see him end of the week.

Thanks a lot for that Julian.

Hi sorry should have been clearer as in no she does not misfire. Also my breakdowns have been as follows...no sign of trouble until very sudden loss of power followed 5 secs (of trying to rev to keep it alive) later she stalls. She will fire up immediately but then stall though I am still...

Hi Goc3k the landy has been mine for 12 years,she used to two hire equipment before I rescued her. She doesn't misfire generally,no. Engine has done 140k so pump probably has as well. Smoke is more blue than black. And I've just remembered the smell,smells different somehow. Thank you for...

Ok thanks a lot for your answers,much appreciated

Ps kindle spellchecker responsible for the Brassy Dwarf!

Whoa there Rodeo Joe where did the new engine thing come from,wasn't expecting that! Found remanufactured pump on web for 360 quid,was considering that. Not a good idea?

Thanks Rodeo Joe. One thing I didn't mention was that the bar which moves up and down in the solenoid,which I think is hexagonal in profile,had slight wear to the edges and there was some brassy swarf knocking about as if the bar had been rattling against the inner wall of the casing. Ha, sounds...

Hi everyone,my first post on this,or any,forum.I have a 1997 300tdi,green white and rust. A few weeks ago she stalled,started again but smoky and no power.Waited long enough for the AA to arrive and she decided she was fine. This has happened again several times more recently. Also she...