Diesel running rough and hot

Alternative power-plants and transplants (GTi, Porsche, Subaru, Audi, diesel etc). Discussion and Q&A last answered over 2 years ago.
You may also want to visit the Wiki(pedia) for a more structured index of T25 repair, maintenance, technical and ownership topics.

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

User avatar
ewenmaclean
Registered user
Posts: 293
Joined: 16 Nov 2006, 19:32
80-90 Mem No: 7306
Location: Edinburgh

Re: Diesel running rough and hot

Post by ewenmaclean »

Hello,

sorry to hear this - bit of a nightmare - you can replace the head without taking the engine out - you can probably get yours sorted and skimmed somewhere, but it depends on how good you think your block is I suppose.

Ewen

psychonaut
Registered user
Posts: 883
Joined: 07 May 2009, 09:17
80-90 Mem No: 6751
Location: Cardiff
Contact:

Re: Diesel running rough and hot

Post by psychonaut »

At the 3 o'clock position in this photo on both injectors, you can just about make out the cracks - I really should have noticed earlier....

Image
"There are many paths to redemption.
Not all of them are peaceful...."

Click here for some Visionary 'Nauts.....

For more unchartered heights of disgrace just ring 07872 069462

User avatar
weldore
Registered user
Posts: 5595
Joined: 17 Aug 2008, 22:36
80-90 Mem No: 5833
Location: North Notts

Re: Diesel running rough and hot

Post by weldore »

FFS !! Greg ...what a complete and utter one :(
and all this because of that damn glow plug wiring :evil:

what are you thinking of doing ?..there are other petrol options now you have that big garage to play in

if you do the work yourself you will be looking at around 100 quid for the bits and the skim on a second hand head(plus the cost of the head on top of course).the other option is to buy a donor car ..
the word 'pissing' is safe

Dave and gail.....1983 Pop Top 1.9n/a diesel (aka Ready Steady Eddie)

psychonaut
Registered user
Posts: 883
Joined: 07 May 2009, 09:17
80-90 Mem No: 6751
Location: Cardiff
Contact:

Re: Diesel running rough and hot

Post by psychonaut »

shenglu wrote:If you have not returned, it may leak jet fuel ... Although it seems very strange, to determine if they may be worth considering them before .... diesel expert checks and balances ..
What the blithering heck?! :roll: :lol:
"There are many paths to redemption.
Not all of them are peaceful...."

Click here for some Visionary 'Nauts.....

For more unchartered heights of disgrace just ring 07872 069462

User avatar
Titus A Duxass
Registered user
Posts: 5778
Joined: 24 Nov 2007, 08:22
80-90 Mem No: 4475
Location: Cologne

Re: Diesel running rough and hot

Post by Titus A Duxass »

psychonaut wrote:
shenglu wrote:If you have not returned, it may leak jet fuel ... Although it seems very strange, to determine if they may be worth considering them before .... diesel expert checks and balances ..
What the blithering heck?! :roll: :lol:

Another spammer mate.
VW T3 GTi Camper 2,0l

kap
Registered user
Posts: 740
Joined: 25 Jan 2011, 19:57
80-90 Mem No: 9086
Location: glos/worc. now moved to newzealand

Re: Diesel running rough and hot

Post by kap »

Thats a good idea, I think if my engine went id be steering towards gti or tdi ,fly up those hill around wales. Wouldnt take me too long to get down to red roses to visit family sitting at 70. :ok
Sounds like a golf

psychonaut
Registered user
Posts: 883
Joined: 07 May 2009, 09:17
80-90 Mem No: 6751
Location: Cardiff
Contact:

Re: Diesel running rough and hot

Post by psychonaut »

Thanks Kap - Tdi is an option, but I need the van back on the road as soon as really, and a replacement head is also a lot cheaper than a Tdi lump!!
"There are many paths to redemption.
Not all of them are peaceful...."

Click here for some Visionary 'Nauts.....

For more unchartered heights of disgrace just ring 07872 069462

camper
Registered user
Posts: 357
Joined: 30 Oct 2005, 20:26
80-90 Mem No: 1710
Location: Bookham Surrey

Re: Diesel running rough and hot

Post by camper »

Could you not go petrol engine its a bit of a hassle with the wiring for the ECU and gettng a down pipe fit to the silencer.BUT VW 2E or AGG possible 100 bhp + and LPG conversion option.I was looking on ebay and seen a few listed £125 to £250. My 1y engine has had an oil change&fiter running sweet but could do with the inlet manifold porting&polish after the cut&shut weld to get a few extra MPG out of her.If The engine goes on her i am going petrol for a VW AAG.

billy739
Trader
Posts: 2373
Joined: 20 Oct 2005, 10:00
80-90 Mem No: 1541
Location: gloucester

Re: Diesel running rough and hot

Post by billy739 »

swap the injectors ,see if it changes

psychonaut
Registered user
Posts: 883
Joined: 07 May 2009, 09:17
80-90 Mem No: 6751
Location: Cardiff
Contact:

Re: Diesel running rough and hot

Post by psychonaut »

Thanks guys - camper, I really want to stick with diesel if I can. I like the economy, I've got a Triumph for speed, and it makes a reassuring chug behind me :) Billy - two of the injector seats are cracked, hence all the over-fuelling issues and running hot. I need to do a head swap at the very least... :cry:
"There are many paths to redemption.
Not all of them are peaceful...."

Click here for some Visionary 'Nauts.....

For more unchartered heights of disgrace just ring 07872 069462

billy739
Trader
Posts: 2373
Joined: 20 Oct 2005, 10:00
80-90 Mem No: 1541
Location: gloucester

Re: Diesel running rough and hot

Post by billy739 »

opps sorry read the first page then posted a reply!

User avatar
ringo
Registered user
Posts: 2245
Joined: 14 Oct 2005, 05:41
80-90 Mem No: 1375
Location: Nottingham

Re: Diesel running rough and hot

Post by ringo »

Greg,

This is really bad news - sorry to hear it. I've just got back off hols...

For future reference, there is no need to take out the injectors to change the glow plugs. I've always found that taking off the injector pipes is sufficient.

Yes, the head can be changed with the engine in situ - i think its even possible to leave the manifolds on when taking it off - but i would leave the manifolds off until the new head is back on safely.

Good luck

Ringo
Now driving a big bad VW LT Florida.

psychonaut
Registered user
Posts: 883
Joined: 07 May 2009, 09:17
80-90 Mem No: 6751
Location: Cardiff
Contact:

Re: Diesel running rough and hot

Post by psychonaut »

Thanks Ringo. I'm looking for a head as I type. I've found one which I think *may* fit, but it is a slightly different part number, mine is 028 103 373 and came off a '98 Seat Ibiza, and I've found one from a '99 Caddy, part number 028103374.

I'll post in a new thread to see if anyone knows if they are interchangeable :)
"There are many paths to redemption.
Not all of them are peaceful...."

Click here for some Visionary 'Nauts.....

For more unchartered heights of disgrace just ring 07872 069462

kap
Registered user
Posts: 740
Joined: 25 Jan 2011, 19:57
80-90 Mem No: 9086
Location: glos/worc. now moved to newzealand

Re: Diesel running rough and hot

Post by kap »

Hello, I havent been on here for a while, how are you getting on with the head ? :ok
Sounds like a golf

Locked