Just had first frost this morning, bit nippy. Went out about 8:30 to start the Defender after clearing all me windows. Turned key to position II, glow-plug/choke light came on for 4-5 seconds before going off as it always does, I left it in position II for a further 20-30 seconds before starting.
Started quickly, within about a second. But idle was rough, seemed like it wasn't running on all four. Kicked out clouds of wispy white smoke that hung around, until about 15-20 seconds had passed, then idle smoothed out a bit and smoke reduced to a slight puffing from exhaust. Got in and drove away, bit sluggish up the road but as to be expected from a cold diesel, perked up soon. No smoke from exhaust on idle when warm, usual black/grey cloud if you boot it.
Mainly looking for advice on what to check first about this problem, as it's only gonna get colder. Been readin' Buster's guide for glow-plug renewal, worth checking them all first and giving it a new set? I'm assuming plug timing is correct, the light always goes off after 4-5 seconds, I normally leave it another 15-20 seconds at least before turning key though.
Started quickly, within about a second. But idle was rough, seemed like it wasn't running on all four. Kicked out clouds of wispy white smoke that hung around, until about 15-20 seconds had passed, then idle smoothed out a bit and smoke reduced to a slight puffing from exhaust. Got in and drove away, bit sluggish up the road but as to be expected from a cold diesel, perked up soon. No smoke from exhaust on idle when warm, usual black/grey cloud if you boot it.
Mainly looking for advice on what to check first about this problem, as it's only gonna get colder. Been readin' Buster's guide for glow-plug renewal, worth checking them all first and giving it a new set? I'm assuming plug timing is correct, the light always goes off after 4-5 seconds, I normally leave it another 15-20 seconds at least before turning key though.
Might stop me sitting there for ages once the light goes off. 
