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50k on the clock but its a jap import and had clocks replaced along with an engine before i had it 2 years ago.........

Well..... things took a new twist today! started up, smoking as usual drove about 100 yards, it suddently jumped on to full throttle all by itself, and shot up the road with a trail of smoke that looked like it was burning pure engine oil!! Dropped it into N and quickly turned off the engine...

No not constant, just at start up and when dropping off the throttle when cold...... In fact it weems to be even when dropping off the throttle when warm since I retarded the pump a touch! Should I put the pump back? It is starting better now! Why would the pump be fully advanced (clockwise with...

oh right! its not power i'm after just better starting and a cure for the pumes of smoke!!, seemed to start a touch better this morning, but the blue/white smoke! is terrible!! It always smells as if the engine is burning..... like the radiator has run dry and its overheated but everything...

ahhh, so where do i go from here? bad starting, plumes of smoke at start up, plumes of smoke (much worse when cold) when i take my foot off the throttle...... thought this was the tweak everyone raves about....... is there another then Daz?

Oh by the way this bit applied to mine as i have air con; Posted 08 March 2008 - 05:03 PM I presume the timing cover is replaced with the aircon idler on aircon models? I removed the aircon idler, slackened the three 10mm bolts and turned the 22mm nut clockwise about 5mm...

Just incase anyone else needs some help i found this (on another website!!) [COLOR="Blue"]I had very similar problems with an old 300Tdi Auto I had. Advancing the timing ever-so slightly was a tip given to me by Jeremy Fearn and was something that worked for me having already tried much of...

hifly, i know there is a tweak i can do but i have searched so much i feel like Indiana Jones!! hence the reason for the initial guidance request

Guys, can anyone point me in the direction of a guide to tweaking an EDC fuel pump :confused::monitor_punch:

Well guys, most of that stuff done, put new glow plugs in a 6 months ago Gunny - no better. Had a new timing belt fitted at the same time and tappets set, even made them strip it down and re check it was ok 666 George, but not looked at valve stem seals. Replaced the lift pump couple of months...

Guys, my 300tdi Auto with EDC has been struggling to start for a while with loads of white smoke when it does, but this has now developed into thick pea soup grey smoke for the first mile or so till it warms up, then fine! When cold there is smoke following you, but when you take your foot off...

Still not got any further with this problem guys, to add to the trouble, the fun i had with the throttle position sensor are back with the CEL coming on around 1700 rpm and dropping in to limp home mode........ looks like i need another replacement TPS!!! the white smoke at start up is now...

best of luck, i still have reconnected the wire, and am putting up with the intermittent problem untill i can find a replacement throttle pot........... has any body got one pleassseeee!!

Replaced the TPS last year with a second hand unit, but the same fault has now returned......... tried this solution but the CEL remains on when at idle, did you get the same problem or have i done something wrong?

Right guys, been working away so just got round to the job at hand!! removed and cleaned the fuel sedimenter - it was clean as a whistle to be honest! changed the fuel filter, changed the spill pipes, removed all the glow plugs again and checked them on the battery, all glow red within a few...

just got home and had enough time for a quick few checks. Air filter in perfect condition unfortunatly!! knew it wouldnt be that simple... had a quick look at the temp sensor under the engine cover and the wires look ok, but the plastic wind around cover on the wire shows obvious signs its been...

Blimey, as simple as a puddle eh! i'll check it this evening

Its worth a check Paul, not sure how it could get wet though, it just carries me to work and back and drags a hores trailer around every few weeks.

Hmmm sounds possible, would this throw up a check engine light? can the sensor be checked?

I'll check those tonight, changed the air filter last summer though along with the MAF valve... purrs like a kitten after a few seconds of running though, cheers Paul