1994 Renault Espace renault espace diesel smokes and misses

1994 RENAULT ESPACE
192,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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MISTERBUMP
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i have a renault espace diesel, first thing in the morning when started from cold i get blue smoke and it misses, but after 5 mintues it clears and runs fine all.any know why it doe,s that on cold starts, all filters and oil been change.
Dec 22, 2008 at 8:59 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Sounds like you are in need of glow plugs to get it going.
Dec 22, 2008 at 10:15 AM
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MISTERBUMP
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it has had new glow plugs, and filters fitted.
Dec 29, 2008 at 4:18 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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When cold check voltage at glow plugs if none then temp sender or timer is faulty
Dec 29, 2008 at 7:34 AM
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