Alpinewoodsman
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My 90 was rather slow to start- even with 30 seconds heating time, it still took 10 seconds or so of cranking to catch....
Given it runs fine when going, an obvious possibility is glowplugs so I decided to change them.
Working from the front, I changed the first three, and then had some stuff to do, so ran about in it for 20 minutes. The three new plugs made no difference to starting.
After lunch, I tackled the last one- the most difficult to access due to all the hoses etc next to the bulkhead.
Tried it, and the engine cranks, but doesn't catch.
Tried putting the old one back...no good. Double checked package said 'for defender 2.5TD'
I noticed there was no earth connection at the end of the wiring loom- is that an issue? Or have I knocked a hose when I did the last one?
Advice or ideas welcome!
Given it runs fine when going, an obvious possibility is glowplugs so I decided to change them.
Working from the front, I changed the first three, and then had some stuff to do, so ran about in it for 20 minutes. The three new plugs made no difference to starting.
After lunch, I tackled the last one- the most difficult to access due to all the hoses etc next to the bulkhead.
Tried it, and the engine cranks, but doesn't catch.
Tried putting the old one back...no good. Double checked package said 'for defender 2.5TD'
I noticed there was no earth connection at the end of the wiring loom- is that an issue? Or have I knocked a hose when I did the last one?
Advice or ideas welcome!