Starting problems p38

Manx rangie · Apr 21, 2012

Hi guys. Got a problem starting my 96 p38 2.5 diesel. Stupidly let it run out of diesel. Had a lot of trouble to get it started. Got it going and it runs perfect! But when I go to start it again it takes 5 or 6 or more times to get it to start then again it runs perfect until nxt start. Can anyone help??? Would be very appreciated! Thanks!!!

Datatek · Apr 21, 2012

If the problem is only cold starting then it could be glow plugs, otherwise as you ran out of fuel I would be inclined to check the intank pump is still working.

Manx rangie · Apr 21, 2012

It seems to have trouble starting wether hot or cold. Sorry if I'm a bit stupid sounding but how do I tell if the in tank pump is working. If the pump wasn't working wouldn't it not start at all?

Datatek · Apr 21, 2012

Manx rangie said:
It seems to have trouble starting wether hot or cold. Sorry if I'm a bit stupid sounding but how do I tell if the in tank pump is working. If the pump wasn't working wouldn't it not start at all?

The FIP will eventually suck the fuel through if the in tank pump is dead.
If you take the fuel filter off, check it's not full of ****, then get someone to turn on the ignition while you hold a bowl under the fiklter housing, you should get a good burst of fuel, if there is none the pump is dead. You could also check the pump relay but running out of fuel is the clue.

Manx rangie · Apr 21, 2012

I'll give that a try. Thanks a lot for that! Appreciate ur help!

MrGorsky · Apr 21, 2012

Don't diesel engines have pressurised fuel systems and if you run out you risk getting an airlock.

You might need to bleed the fuel system of air.

Datatek · Apr 23, 2012

MrGorsky said:
Don't diesel engines have pressurised fuel systems and if you run out you risk getting an airlock.

You might need to bleed the fuel system of air.

He says it runs fine, just difficult to start, more or less rules out the need to bleed the system

THE BUDDAH · Apr 23, 2012

Hello,
Sorry for hijacking post but how does one bleed the fuel system?

Thanks

Mike.

Chrisfrain2007 · Apr 23, 2012

Datatek said:
He says it runs fine, just difficult to start, more or less rules out the need to bleed the system

Could be leak off pipes, just done mine,

Datatek · Apr 24, 2012

THE BUDDAH said:
Hello,
Sorry for hijacking post but how does one bleed the fuel system?

Thanks

Mike.

Undo the banjo joint on the FIP and repetedly cycle the ignition until all the air is out of the pipe, then crack the injector pipes open while cranking the engine.

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