Starting problems
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Starting problems
Hi all
I have an unusual problem (I think).
My 95 2.5 diesel struggles to start once the tank gets below about 2 thirds full.
While it will eventually start but just turns over until I catches and springs to life.
The accelerator pedal is also pretty non responsive for 10 secs and then the engine will rev normally.
Im not sure if this is a battery issue or a fueling issue.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Steve
I have an unusual problem (I think).
My 95 2.5 diesel struggles to start once the tank gets below about 2 thirds full.
While it will eventually start but just turns over until I catches and springs to life.
The accelerator pedal is also pretty non responsive for 10 secs and then the engine will rev normally.
Im not sure if this is a battery issue or a fueling issue.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Steve
Re: Starting problems
Try loosening the fuel cap and see if you get a 'whoosh' of air.
Possibly the breather blocked?
Possibly the breather blocked?
Re: Starting problems
Thanks Bob I'll check that out later.
If I get the 'whoosh' is there a good way to unblock it or just stick something long down there and see what happens?
Thanks
Steve
Re: Starting problems
I'm pretty sure Geoff has put up some pics on how to dismantle, and then clean, the filler cap.
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Re: Starting problems
The valve in the cap is just clipped in, there are a couple of variations can't remember if that was the diesel or petrol version but they are similar.
Re: Starting problems
Thanks guys it's much appreciated.
I'll see what happens.
Thanks
I'll see what happens.
Thanks
Re: Starting problems
Sadly no 'whoosh'.
It still stuttered with the cap off.
Thanks for the advice but any other guesses?
It still stuttered with the cap off.
Thanks for the advice but any other guesses?
Re: Starting problems
Ahh well, at least you've eliminated that.
Re: Starting problems
It must suck a bit of air somehow
Re: Starting problems
Perished seals on the diesel pump would introduce air in to the fuel line.
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Re: Starting problems
As above with the pump, try parking it nose downhill see if it improves things.