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Didn't even think of that, unfortunately engine has already had at least one new head and been skimmed as a result of a long running overheating problem, do you think a recon is still viable. Is there anywhere you would reccomend, I'm in Essex but would have no problem travelling further to get the ...

Having just sorted out the poor starting of my van it appears the engine is so tired it needs replacing. My van is 1.7 deisel 1989 lhd with a 4 speed box. Whats going to be the best and least difficult transplant. Is the 4 speed box going to be a problem.
Richard

Just put in new glow plugs, have also put in manual switch for glow plugs so I can turn them on when engine is warm. Seems to work , starting much better when hot.
Thanks for help.
Richard

Hi, thanks for that , I'll get a new set of glow plugs tomorrow. Do you think it's worth getting relay as well?

Having problems again starting my 1.7 deisel. Starts ok from cold, but still takes a couple of turns then chucks out loads of smoke. however when the engines hot and been left a few minutes it is a nightmare to start, sts eventually but not confinced it always will. It has blown 3 or 4 main 50amp fu...

Thanks, I'll try that and see what happens.

I'm sure this has probably been asked many times but my camper is very slow to start. It turns over and fires slowly, not too bad when it's cold but gets worse when it's warm and will take several attempts when trying to restart when hot after a long journey. It's got a well charged battery and a ne...