Following Steve's success, I tested my Cam sensor. Drove the car for 5 miles to warm it up. Turned the engine off and left the car standing for an hour (outside temp was about 25 Celsius). Tried to start the engine and it failed. Removed the Cam sensor and put it in the freezer for 5 minutes...

In response to marksurry's post: "uh huh, sounds like a potential cam sensor fault. These sensors seem to be so fragile. I had one go on a Vauxhal Vectra. Engine management light came on and the engine was restricted to around 2500 rpm (petrol motor). If this sensor goes on a Hippo does the...

Still having problems. Definitely not the glow plugs, changed them and checked all the circuit. Anyway glow plugs aren't required when the outside air temp is 25 celsius. Glow plugs aren't required when the engine is warm, and that's when the problems happen. Very frustrating in this...

I have a 2001 Freelander TD4 that has an intermittent starting problem. Engine always starts first time when it is cold or if the engine is at normal running temperature (temp needle horizontal). However, if you drive the car so the engine is at normal running temperature then leave the car for...