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    TD4 Smoke Problem

    How many times - it's not the crankcase: was changed 15 months ago and has been double checked! It's diesel getting into the system, rather than oil. Turns out all 3 of the remaining injectors need attention I can get each reconditioned injector for £150. Still over £900 all totaled (4...
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    TD4 Smoke Problem

    All been checked and all okay. Well it could be 1, 2 or all 3
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    TD4 Smoke Problem

    Well now not fixed.... smoke re-appeared with a vengeance! Took it back to the local diesel specialist (who did the injector) and there may another (or all 3) injectors needing reconditioning/replacing. Up to £1k bill possible. Anyone know if replacing one injector then puts strain on the...
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    TD4 Timing Chain

    Just wondering if, and at what interval, the timing chain on a TD4 should be changed?? And is it a big job - ie expensive??? I have a 55 plate sport with nearly 90k on clock. I ask as my works transit has just gone bang with a snapped timing chain, which has destroyed the engine (luckliy I...
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    TD4 Smoke Problem

    Turns out it was an injector (no.4) problem. Been reconditioned and problem solved. Local garage also relieved me of £336 for the privilege (handbrake also needed some attention) Disconnecting EGR has also made a slight improvement to performance. Will get the blanking kit when I have some...
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    TD4 Smoke Problem

    Hi, new to the forum and looking for some advice. Read lots of useful info on smoking TD4's already, but nothing concrete to diagnose my symptoms. Got a 2005 Sport which has started smoking white/blue smoke from the exhaust, especially noticeable under heavy acceleration and when reverse...