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Runny rough diesel
Posted: 31 Oct 2006, 11:20
by Louey
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.
Posted: 31 Oct 2006, 12:29
by T'Onion
I wouldn't think so Leon , all that juddering/shuddering could have cause a line to crack therefore letting air into the system ..
rough engine
Posted: 31 Oct 2006, 14:17
by Arvi
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
Posted: 31 Oct 2006, 15:02
by jed the spread
could be a chip in the fuel
jed
Re: rough engine
Posted: 31 Oct 2006, 15:56
by Louey
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.
rough
Posted: 31 Oct 2006, 16:47
by Arvi
could it be weather related ie its getting colder now and you are using bio
Posted: 31 Oct 2006, 18:02
by Louey
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
Re: rough
Posted: 31 Oct 2006, 18:02
by Louey
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.
Posted: 31 Oct 2006, 18:03
by Louey
Gotta go, off out to Kings Balti in Kings Heath - I'm 34 today
Posted: 31 Oct 2006, 18:05
by skell
happy birthday, 34 is a great age not least 'cos I am that age, but next year its halfway to 70....
Posted: 31 Oct 2006, 23:36
by Westy.Club.Joker
Check the rubber engine mounts for breaking free.
Posted: 01 Nov 2006, 11:25
by Louey
Ran nicely this morning - even if the driver wasn't quite with it
A good reminder there to check my engine moutns though - thanks
Posted: 01 Nov 2006, 12:39
by v-lux
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
Posted: 01 Nov 2006, 23:02
by Louey
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
