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Starting a diesel after it was laid up

  • 28-06-2016 6:20pm
    #1
    Mr.Boots
    Registered Users Posts: 1,313 ✭✭✭


    I have a 2.4 diesel transporter
    It hasn't been used in 18months so I charged the battery and put fresh diesel in it
    Glow plug light comes on and goes off as normal, it turns over but won't fire.
    Any ideas?
    Do I need to bleed the system or something 😔


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  • #2
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    Do you have a multimeter? and if so check the batt voltage whilst cranking. The crank shaft sensor could do with checking also.


  • #3
    Mr.Boots
    Registered Users Posts: 1,313 ✭✭✭Mr.Boots


    Hal1 wrote: »
    Do you have a multimeter? and if so check the batt voltage whilst cranking. The crank shaft sensor could do with checking also.

    Battery is perfect


  • #4
    Interslice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,506 ✭✭✭Interslice


    Crack an injector nut open and turn it over to check for diesel/let air out.


  • #5
    ronaneire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,699 ✭✭✭ronaneire


    Hal1 wrote: »
    Do you have a multimeter? and if so check the batt voltage whilst cranking. The crank shaft sensor could do with checking also.
    Crank sensor on a diesel?
    Interslice wrote: »
    Crack an injector nut open and turn it over to check for diesel/let air out.

    Just keep turning over and it will fire.


  • #6
    shietpilot
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,881 ✭✭✭shietpilot


    Jump it so you don't drain the battery and keep cranking. It will start eventually :)


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  • #7
    fancy pigeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,865 ✭✭✭fancy pigeon


    Assuming its IDI...

    Suck the diesel through the return of the pump

    Crack each injector union at the injector when cranking (try use a crows foot if you can)

    When all 5 cylinders are bled through, cycle the glows and start as normal

    I can make a vid and upload it if you want, I have a car in a similar condition (not started in ages, IDI etc)


  • #8
    jca
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,585 ✭✭✭jca


    Give it a pull with another vehicle, old ways are best!!! Save the starter campaign.


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