Info needed please

Hello All,

Im in need of some info. Ive got a P38 diesel thats kicking out black smoke when i boot it and puffs it out on gear changes,,,,, also get a misfire/fluttering at 1500/1700 rpm.... im sure its fuel related and been advised i need a live diagnostic done,,, does anyone know of a mobile set up in Birmingham as i cant move the car with no tax or MOT that dont charge an arm and a leg. Cheers lads

Black sooty smoke can be attributed to a clogged Intercooler and/or EGR valve too....A clogged EGR will also cause low power lower in the rev range!

mine did the same it was a clogged maf sensor pipe

Thanks Lads ill have a butchers this morning,,,, Saint, I havent got an EGR,,,, i think the rav says its on the left inner wing near the bulkhead ,,,,, nowt there mate... as for the intercooler thats a poss , hows the best way to flush it out,,,, it is a bit oily on the outside on one end.
The MAF pipe was new not 200miles ago but i think the bits it goes to could well be full of **** ive never checked. cheers maties

Cogswell&Harrison said:

Thanks Lads ill have a butchers this morning,,,, Saint, I havent got an EGR,,,, i think the rav says its on the left inner wing near the bulkhead ,,,,, nowt there mate... as for the intercooler thats a poss , hows the best way to flush it out,,,, it is a bit oily on the outside on one end.
The MAF pipe was new not 200miles ago but i think the bits it goes to could well be full of **** ive never checked. cheers maties

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EGR is on the front of the manifold Tom. Check the MAP take off at the manifold isn't blocked.
Soak the intercooler in Acetone overnight to clean it, rinse with more Acetone and allow to dry before you refit it.

Thanks Keith.
Acetone ! blimey where do i get that from ?????

Cogswell&Harrison said:

Thanks Keith.
Acetone ! blimey where do i get that from ?????

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No idea in the UK but it's on the supermarket shelves over here

Ask your girlfriend...

Nail polish remover....or ask at B&Q and pay the earth.

Cant Storm shes at home in Bremen, and darnt ask the wife lol lol lol

Got ya nail polish remover

Cogswell&Harrison said:

Got ya nail polish remover

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That would be an expensive way to buy the 5 litres you will need

Be prepared to pay £20 for 5 litres.
Dont most women have gallons of this stuff lying in their handbags, in the bathroom, under the dog etc?

That was my next question Keith,,, looks like a fibre glass firm for that much,,,,, does Strandglass still trade

Maybe they do Storm,,, £20 well worth it if it gets ride of my smoke for the MOT

Gentlmen, im going out side with a box of spanners " I maybe some time "

Good luck. Try a paint shop, this ones an example.

Acetone

Got my Acetone,,,,,,,,,,, 5Lts delivered 24 hour £17............... god bless feabay

Right now to throw some spanners and rude words at it lol lol see ya later lads

Well i found the egr thing, couldnt tell if it was blocked or not but there was a lot of black gunk on it so washed it a blow it out till it looked like new ( fingers crossed) cant do the intercooler till the acetone arrives tuesday..... Something i did notice was No1 injector had wet black gunk around its base, the other 5 were clean and dry,, could this be a blow back prob or just a bit of bleeding,,,, Had all the hoses off and checked for splits or blockages all seem ok bit ***ty on the ouside but ok inside. Had a good look at the pump too, no signs of any leaks, was bone dry on the outside,,,,, hehehe im running out of cheap options aint i , something i did notice this morning when i started her up from cold i got quick cloud of crap the it went clear,,, ticking over even stone cold there wasnt a trace of any smoke, just the usual belch of black when i hit the gas,,, ohwell onward and upward