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2000 Opel Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Diesel, Engine, Exhaust.
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Asked on August 15, 2008

2000 Other Opel Models Difficulty in Starting


My car is opel zafira, 2.0 diesel engine, computerised.
It is difficult to start when it's cold. Its starts after several attempts. It normally happens in the morning and when it has been packed for some hours during the day. A thick grey smoke emits from the exhaust when it starts and stops after moving a few kilometers.
Please, what is wrong with my car?
Avatar Asked by Kofi Patrick

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Replied on February 27, 2009

check or replace the glow plugs

Tiny Answered by Dave H (expert)
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