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« on: January 22, 2007, 19:49:58 »
Hello
Im posting this on behalf of a computer less mate of mine, he owns a 1994 2.5 diesel surf and its a real pig to start.
He has to realy churn it over before it wil eventualy start then when it does it smokes like hell for a couple of seconds (obviously the un burnt fuel)
Under my instruction he has changed the glow plug relay and also all the glow plugs but it has made no differance.

What voltage should the glow plugs be?  
have you any ideas what else to look at?

once the engine has started it runs fine with no smoke and no over heating and no rattles

its got me stumped :?
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« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2007, 21:11:37 »
Injectors- might be worth checking/cleaning these.
Fuel filter- due for a change or water trap full?
Air filter- due for a change?
Fuel pump- working

You could always ask the question here on the Surf Forum:

http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=41
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« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2007, 05:57:13 »
Thanks, i did try registering for the surf forum but there was a technical issue with my registration, duno why but it wouldnt let me activate my account so i am waiting for there admin to reply to my email.

i will check the injectors ect when i can work on it in daylight.

Thanks again i will keep you posted.
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« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2007, 19:29:47 »
Hmmm still no reply from the surf owners club admin  :evil:
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« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2007, 13:01:53 »
correct glow plugs? milners list 2 types for the hilux

head gasket? (check oil/water for signs of contamination)

normal running meaning normal temps, oil/water levels constant etc?
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« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2007, 08:53:00 »
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correct glow plugs? milners list 2 types for the hilux

head gasket? (check oil/water for signs of contamination)

normal running meaning normal temps, oil/water levels constant etc?
 


yes mate everything else is fine, i was wondering if he had the correct glow plugs because he bought them before i was asked to get involved, do you know how i can tell which ones he should have?
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« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2007, 17:11:25 »
the experts seem to be www.milneroffroad.com, they can tell you pretty much everything, and parts are very well priced  :wink:

rule out the simple things first...

its not run on any form of "alternative diesel" such as bio derv etc.. Mr brown cow noted some issues due to the thickening of fuel on a cold morning = not much flowing through.

maybe even an electrical issue, a bad earth on a Nova (yes i know..) gave me weeks of under-bonnet sessions!

hope something here helps!  :D
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