KiwiMR2

Hey guys

Popped around and collected my bro's 1990 Terrano (TD27T) to give it a clean and tidy up for him. It was really quite hard to start after sitting over night, turned over heaps and even with the chock out full it would slowly die down and stall. Once I got it down onto the flat it was much better but still I stalled while driving 3 times in 10 mins until I finally decided to just sit in it & wait for some time. After another 5 mins just sitting it was fine, perfect even. After cleaning it I started it again it it jumped to life straight away no probelm.

I've been told to check the fuel lines to make sure there isn't any air getting in (splits etc.) and Im also wondering about the glo plugs??

What could be causing it to struggle when cold?? Any idea's what we can do to sort it?? Im new to diesels so could use some help smile.gif

Cheers
KiwiMR2

Dogz

because it's a diesel you need to let it heat up before you start it.
turn the key to on & the lights on the dash will come on, down on the left is the heat light, wait a few seconds for this to turn off then you can start the car, should start straight away after it's heated.
also, the car doesn't have a choke, that's the hand throttle.

Terrano R3m

Have the glow plugs checked. It should glow from the center outwards. If it only glows on the edges, then its about time to change to new ones.