16-03-2016, 11:15 AM
(This post was last modified: 16-03-2016, 11:27 AM by steve1001.
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Thanks for the other suggestions.
I'm at work this week and will have another good go at it on Friday and Saturday.
I'll disconnect the boost pipe and remove the plugs again. Everything is dry and clean in inlet pipes leading to the turbo. This time, I'll do a hand crank with the plugs out and see how it feels.
I'll check the exhaust. Hope I can split it without do any damage to it, as it is quite old. I'll try and see if the back box is blocked. Edit: Thinking about it, I'll get someone to turn it over while I feel for any pressure with my hand over the end of the exhaust.
I think the starter is ok. It turns the engine over briskly with the plugs out.
I think the fuel pump is ok (lift pump?). I disconnected a fuel line at the fuel heater to gain access to a glow plug. I later bled the air out of the fuel system by undoing the drain on the fuel filter housing, and turning the ignition on 4 or 5 times, to activate the fuel pump. It pumped fuel out of the drain, so I guess it is ok.
I was thinking something electrical as well. I'll get under and inspect all the connectors and relays and do a few tests (long job). I'll maybe cover the whole front with a sheet and put a fan heater under it for a while. I'm still seeing puddles in a few places in the engine bay. Everything on the front of the engine was soaked (including alternator). The ecu area was dry. I'll have thorough look in case there is anything to be seen. All lights indicators horn alarms etc work fine.
I've got Lexia3 PP2000 coming in the next day or so. Got it on the bay for £65. I'll see what that finds.
I think I need to do a compression test, but I can't find any cheap diesel kits, only petrol ones. The diesel kits are all over a £100!
Steve
I'm at work this week and will have another good go at it on Friday and Saturday.
I'll disconnect the boost pipe and remove the plugs again. Everything is dry and clean in inlet pipes leading to the turbo. This time, I'll do a hand crank with the plugs out and see how it feels.
I'll check the exhaust. Hope I can split it without do any damage to it, as it is quite old. I'll try and see if the back box is blocked. Edit: Thinking about it, I'll get someone to turn it over while I feel for any pressure with my hand over the end of the exhaust.
I think the starter is ok. It turns the engine over briskly with the plugs out.
I think the fuel pump is ok (lift pump?). I disconnected a fuel line at the fuel heater to gain access to a glow plug. I later bled the air out of the fuel system by undoing the drain on the fuel filter housing, and turning the ignition on 4 or 5 times, to activate the fuel pump. It pumped fuel out of the drain, so I guess it is ok.
I was thinking something electrical as well. I'll get under and inspect all the connectors and relays and do a few tests (long job). I'll maybe cover the whole front with a sheet and put a fan heater under it for a while. I'm still seeing puddles in a few places in the engine bay. Everything on the front of the engine was soaked (including alternator). The ecu area was dry. I'll have thorough look in case there is anything to be seen. All lights indicators horn alarms etc work fine.
I've got Lexia3 PP2000 coming in the next day or so. Got it on the bay for £65. I'll see what that finds.
I think I need to do a compression test, but I can't find any cheap diesel kits, only petrol ones. The diesel kits are all over a £100!
Steve