Runny rough diesel

Post by **Louey** » 31 Oct 2006, 11:20

Will a worn clutch affect the general running - ie. driving along at 30 in 3rd gear and it start juddering and being a bit bumpy

thought it might be the fuel filter, but I changed that last night - alos need to check for air in the fuel lines.

Post by **T'Onion** » 31 Oct 2006, 12:29

I wouldn't think so Leon , all that juddering/shuddering could have cause a line to crack therefore letting air into the system ..

Post by **Arvi** » 31 Oct 2006, 14:17

poss air or contaminated fuel ie water

try some injector cleaner and cleaning water trap if it has one

is rough running only when cold or all the time

faulty glow plug could cause issues when cold

Post by **jed the spread** » 31 Oct 2006, 15:02

could be a chip in the fuel

jed

Post by **Louey** » 31 Oct 2006, 15:56

Arvi wrote:poss air or contaminated fuel ie water

try some injector cleaner and cleaning water trap if it has one

new filter and no water came out of the previous one

is rough running only when cold or all the time

most of the time

faulty glow plug could cause issues when cold

It had new plugs earlier this year but I'll have to check their connections

Jed!!! I was wondering if it was the brand of oil, the shop had a different brand instead of the KTC I use. But, I've got 1/3 diesel at the moment.

Post by **Arvi** » 31 Oct 2006, 16:47

could it be weather related ie its getting colder now and you are using bio

Post by **Louey** » 31 Oct 2006, 18:02

I've been out and had a mess and I've found a culprit poor fuel pipe connection going onto the inlet banjo on the fuel filter housing.

Got a new clip and some PTFE and gaffer tape and took it for a little drive - feels much better

Post by **Louey** » 31 Oct 2006, 18:02

Arvi wrote:could it be weather related ie its getting colder now and you are using bio

I've got a high mix of diesel in mate, also it ran fine last week in the Brecons and it was a bit colder then.

Post by **Louey** » 31 Oct 2006, 18:03

Gotta go, off out to Kings Balti in Kings Heath - I'm 34 today

Post by **skell** » 31 Oct 2006, 18:05

happy birthday, 34 is a great age not least 'cos I am that age, but next year its halfway to 70....

Post by **Westy.Club.Joker** » 31 Oct 2006, 23:36

Check the rubber engine mounts for breaking free.

Post by **Louey** » 01 Nov 2006, 11:25

Ran nicely this morning - even if the driver wasn't quite with it

A good reminder there to check my engine moutns though - thanks

Post by **v-lux** » 01 Nov 2006, 12:39

I have very similar symptoms with my 1.6TD Syncro.

In 2nd and 3rd gear. usually at about 25-35mph ish / 2000 - 2500 rpm.

Ive noticed that if i am accelerating or have my foot off the pedal its fine, its always when trying to maintain speed that it does it. ie keeping my foot in the same position.

Any ideas

Post by **Louey** » 01 Nov 2006, 23:02

I get something like that occasionaly in 3rd or 4th at about 30-40mph.

Could be a loose engine mount or perhaps a gearbox problem

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