Dead Diesel

[Danny-Boy-Wonder]

Good afternoon all,
My Pick up has decided today was a good day to not start, it has been running poorly the last few days and today nothing I have tried the things i can think of, it has fuel, glowplugs all working it turns over just wont fire into life. All suggestions greatfully recieved......

Thanks in advance

Danny

[jamesc76]

try bleeding it ?

[Danny-Boy-Wonder]

By bleeding it you mean the fuel system? if so how?? sorry know nothing about diesels.......

Danny

[nevill3]

Also have you drained off any water from the fuel filter, should be done regularly I believe. There is a drain plug on the bottom of the filter and I think you need to slacken the nut on the top too, I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong!!

[Danny-Boy-Wonder]

No i haven`t drained the water out the fuel filter, will have a look at that tomorrow, thanks

Danny

[R0B]

Check power is getting to the fuel cut off valve.no 11 on this diagram.(click on the picture to enlarge)

[Danny-Boy-Wonder]

Thanks Rob, will check that tomorrow too, i`m hoping for something simple as need to have it running for Monday.......
Thanks for all the advice so far folks

Danny

[kit]

When did you last replace the fuel filter?

[Danny-Boy-Wonder]

Only had the Crewie for just over a month.........i havent replaced the fuel filter, will try and get one tomorrow.

Danny

[kit]

And at some point in the very near future I would suggest fitting a non return valve in the fuel line between the pump and the filter most of us diesel owners have done that and it seams to cure a lot of non starting problems.

[hulky]

Does it smoke when you turn it over

try cracking one of the injectorpipes at the injectors then turn over to see if fuel is getting to injectors,if not try...
As Rob has said check fuel cut off valve by taking wire to it off then turn egnition on. At same time touch wire back to valve you should here it click open and shut each time you touch it.if there is no click,you need a new one.
change filter
make sure there is no air or fuel leaks in fuel system,tighten all fuel pipes

Good luck
John

[Danny-Boy-Wonder]

Ok, changed fuel filter, checked fuel cut off valve which IS clicking, there is smoke when it turns over, i`m assuming unburnt diesel........but still it wont start, dont know what else to try

Danny

[Oldiebut goodie]

How did you check that all the glow plugs were working?

[Danny-Boy-Wonder]

Well, I checked that each one was getting a power feed, but didn't take each one out, do I have to remove the pump to do that??

Danny

[Oldiebut goodie]

Could you feel any warmth on the glow plugs after heating?
99% of the time it is glow plug failure.
Current draw for glow plugs:



I don't remove the pump or anything - it all depends upon how dexterous you are - some people can't do it without removing bits.