diesel engine probs, any advice really welcome

[farmhouse]

hi there folks...

i have broken down in south france in my t25.. i started losing power going up hills.. then it got worse.

it starts fine, idles nicely.. but when i increase the revs i get problems.. spluttering/juddering.. and some blue smoke..

this got worse until i virtually had no power at all to get up even the slightest incline..

i'm now stationed in an industrial park which has a garage around the corner, so i'm going to ask in there later, but thought i'd try and get some advice on here first.. (plus my french is really bad) . .

i could really do with a friend right now..

and on the off-chance that anyone knows any vw clubs in the area of biarritz/bayonne that would also be truly welcomed info..

ok, thanks for your time

Lawrence

[protexblue]

Have sent you a PM
There is a french forum, but cannot remember the name, hopefully some one else can help.
Bon chance
Paul

[farmhouse]

much thanks paul, i'll give those guys a call...

[Hacksawbob]

Type of engine and or code would help with a possible diagnosis.

[kit]

I am guessing you have checked the fuel filter?

[lloydy]

My 1.6td had exactly the same symptoms, compression was tested and was found to be half what it should be, suspected piston rings. I got a replacement engine

[farmhouse]

yeh i should've mentioned that it's a 1.9 diesel (non-turbo) . .

i took it to a garage yesterday and was lucky to find a friendly english speaking chap in there who had a quick look at it . .

he found a couple of things that he wants to out-rule before fully diagnosing it . . mostly the fact that there are air bubbles running through my fuel line . .

but yes, others have mentioned the fuel filter as well..

also, i'm told the injector pipes could be sucking in air... so i'm not going for the replacement engine/piston rings route just yet . .

she's been in the garage all day today, going back there at 5.30 for the verdict.. wish me luck people, i reckon i could do with it . .

thanks for all comments