Recent content by johnnyecosse

Yeah - that's what I'd call the rail type mine were just rubber hoses.

Naw - cos these were just the rubber type. I think youre talking about the rail type.

Perished pipes allow air to seep into system overnight - making 1st start after a period of time has passed (in my case about 6 hours or so) very difficult. Hopefully new pipes will be airtight. I dont even think you would necessarily see fuel leaking out - more a case of air leaking in. Make...

As I thought - not required - just wanted to be sure there wasn't something hidden away anywhere. Fingers crossed we'll have a first time start tomorrow! Thanks all

From what I remember X trails have intercooler / turbo problems due to not letting turbo chill out after driving - I steered clear of them too! As for LPG - I never had any problems when I had Jeep Cherokees running on gas apart from being difficult to get cos I'm rural. If you live near or pass...

Hopefully - pic shows what I'm talking about. This is the last injector connections - different from other 3 as LHS is not open. So - no blanking cap required? Just want to be doubly sure I'm not missing something obvious here.

Dropped the wee end cap thingy but dunno if I need it or not - I dont know what purpose it would serves as there wasnt one there before? Unless I'm missing something.

Engine running fine - no leaks now or before - as I say end one looks sealed to me and must be or diesel would pee out! I'll post a pic in 5 mins

Just been out and changed over the 3 diesel spill pipes on 97 300tdi to see if it cures starting problem - difficult if left for more than 6 hours or so then starts 1st time every time - fingers crossed n all that! Question is regarding blanking cap / end stop whatever you wanna call it. There...

Discool - you are a genius - pressed lock button 4 times and hey presto - everything locked and car is running again. So you reckon the recovery guy done what wrong? Leads off in wrong order? Many thanks to all who helped. PS As for keys not being for doors - a very good point - maybe as...

Car first reg 08/97 so late 97 I'd say. Would removing immobiliser cure problem? I'd be more than happy to do that if its an easy fix!

Battery seems OK - but not too sure bout that. Even with battery pack from truck Green Flag guy had to use easy start to fire it up. Cant rule out bad battery but I really dunno. As for locks - I can get key in OK but wont turn any way at all. Passenger lock same. As I've only had car under 1...

Green Flag jump started it today, let it run 5 mins while we blethered, turned it off while guy was still there and it started no problem. Then I went a run to charge the battery a bit. Came back and switched off, took key out (1st time since jump start)and came inside. Went back out a bit later...

The problem I have now is (at the moment anyway) not the glow plugs. It is that the key needs recoded cos when I put it in ignition everything is normal except red key symbol is lit which I assume is decoded key and engine is immobilised.

Had Green Flag out today - jump started my 97 disco 300tdi. He reckons glow plugs need replaced but I'm not sure - could be fuel pump etc because it starts perfect everytime except first thing in the morning. Anyhow went for a drive to charge battery a bit and came in to buy glow plugs online...