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More Smoke than Alex Higgins!
Posted: 24 Sep 2007, 13:49
by Tee
I've just a acquired a Karmann Gipsy 1.6TD, seems to run and drive fine, but under stress (hill, acceleration etc) it pumps out clouds of black smoke. Any ideas of where I should begin to get rid of this problem?
Many thanks - Tee
Re: More Smoke than Alex Higgins!
Posted: 24 Sep 2007, 14:37
by Ian Hulley
Tee wrote: it pumps out clouds of black smoke. Any ideas of where I should begin to get rid of this problem?
Swap it for a petrol engine ?
When was it last serviced ? Air filter ? Pump set-up issues ?
Ian.
Posted: 24 Sep 2007, 14:41
by Tee
Thanks Ian, bit sketchy as to the last service (I've just bought it) - I guess a service is my first move.
Cheers - Tee
Posted: 24 Sep 2007, 14:47
by trickydicky
Black smoke on an oil burner can be a few thing's. Worn injectors is one option but it might just be the timing. If I was you book it into a diesel specialist.
Posted: 24 Sep 2007, 14:52
by toomanytoys
Brickwerks
Posted: 24 Sep 2007, 15:21
by Tee
Thaks Folks, I'll let yo know how it goes!
Peace - Tee