Starting Problems...

[berty1702]

hey,

Any advice please.... the van wont start.... no glow plug light on dash??.... power is getting to them.... tested the plugs and they seem fine... relay is fine.... 50amp fuse is fine. Battery brand new... starter fine!

Is there anything i have missed? pretty stumped and p'd off with the thing now and its getting close to beng rolled into a lake!!!

Cheers guys!!

1985 t25 1.9 turbo diseasel

[Aidan]

is it turning over ?
does it smoke after a few seconds, ie unburnt fuel ? gets worse after a minute clouds of smoke

[berty1702]

no smoke at all mate!!

[jamesc76]

is the braded earth ok??? might be power to um but if the earth is bad then it wont get the glow plugs hot!

[Hacksawbob]

http://www.syncrosport.com/data/currflo ... _KY_JX.pdf this might help

[Aidan]

no smoke I guess means no fuel , in diesels I've come across with duff glow plugs the engine will eventually start as long as there's enough battery power to keep turning it over, but that's accompanied by clouds of smoke
btw I am no diesel expert but they seem to be in short supply on here and rarely post in technical for some reason
well worth cultivating your local diesel specialist, most towns have one

[jamesc76]

You checked the wire to the stop soliniod???

[berty1702]

ive checked the earth lead and thats fine.... wheres the stop solenoid located mate? thanku for the replies guys!!!

[Mocki]

the real diesel expert live in the brickyard.......

have you drained the water trap / filter..... you should be able to see the fuel in the clear pipe from the filter to the pump....