mr s balderick
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I have a 90 2.5 TD (1988). When starting, the engine produces lots of white smoke and revs by itself. Having removed the air supply tube to the turbo, I found it was full of fuel which was blowing into the engine when starting. After generating lots of smoke, this eventually clears and the engine runs normally. I discovered that when the engine has stopped, fuel is leaking back from the fuel pump back into the turbo through the boost pressure pipe. The problem is much worse (more smoke) when the engine has not been run for a day or so.
I have also noticed that there is a pressure build up in the fuel tank. I suspect that this is causing the loss of power on inclines at motorway speeds due to fuel starvation.
I suspest that the fault lies with the fuel pump. Has anyone had a similar problem? Is a repair possible or does it require a complete pump replacement? If a repair is possible, what does it involve?
Many thanks
I have also noticed that there is a pressure build up in the fuel tank. I suspect that this is causing the loss of power on inclines at motorway speeds due to fuel starvation.
I suspest that the fault lies with the fuel pump. Has anyone had a similar problem? Is a repair possible or does it require a complete pump replacement? If a repair is possible, what does it involve?
Many thanks