hi,
I'm having trouble getting my T4 Multivan 2.5 tdi started first thing in the morning -- the starter turns, the engine fires but stutters and stalls again unless I pump the accelerator like crazy. Then it seems to 'take' and run fine after a few seconds. I initially thought glow plugs but if it's that then presumably pumping the (cold) gas wouldn't be helping... They're seemingly awkward to get at so I won't change em now unless necessary.
I changed the fuel filter not so long ago and I'm now wondering if it's to do with that -- any ideas anyone? Having done the school run 20kms it seems to start fine the rest of the day. It's 1997 and has always started fine the last 5 years that I've had it.
any thoughts much appreciated!
mike
I'm having trouble getting my T4 Multivan 2.5 tdi started first thing in the morning -- the starter turns, the engine fires but stutters and stalls again unless I pump the accelerator like crazy. Then it seems to 'take' and run fine after a few seconds. I initially thought glow plugs but if it's that then presumably pumping the (cold) gas wouldn't be helping... They're seemingly awkward to get at so I won't change em now unless necessary.
I changed the fuel filter not so long ago and I'm now wondering if it's to do with that -- any ideas anyone? Having done the school run 20kms it seems to start fine the rest of the day. It's 1997 and has always started fine the last 5 years that I've had it.
any thoughts much appreciated!
mike