If Diesel, 1 bad glow plug?

Thomas

Answered by exovcds
0 questions asked

Could also be valve stem seals leaking oil past the seal... the oil then gets burnt on start-up.

Thomas

Answered by exovcds
0 questions asked

ok thanks thomas, what about the fuel pump could that have anything to do with it...?? would the van still start and run if the fuel pump was not working ...??

Response from daren64
2 questions asked

Still don't know what engine... gas, diesel, 4, 5 6 cylinder?

Answered by exovcds
0 questions asked

diesel 2.4 non turbo ...?

Response from daren64
2 questions asked

Ok, now that I know it is a diesel... have the Injection pump timing checked.

Does the van have a "choke" that you can pull out? If yes, try starting the van with the Choke pulled out.

The choke alters the injection timing (advances it). So if the van starts better / less smoke, then I would check pump timing.

I did that recently on one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8EHzRD5r_0

Thomas

Answered by exovcds
0 questions asked

If the fuel pump were faulty, it would have trouble starting and it would be more consistent.

I have a diesel purge video (fuel pump priming)... look for it on my channel.

To rule-out fuel supply issues, run the engine off of a separate fuel source. Run it for a few minutes and then shut it
off and try to start it the following day. If she starts right away with no smoke or other issues, could be that your fuel
drains back into the tank over night when the stock items are attached...?

Thomas

Answered by exovcds
0 questions asked