Diesel starting (White Smoke)

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Fri 2 May 2003 12:36
Diesel starting (White Smoke) - secretsquirrel
Hi,

My vehicle is a 1998 Motorcaravan based on a Fiat Ducato 1.9td (i think it is a Peugeot engine)
The problem started Just recently and appears to be getting worse, when starting from cold, although it starts easily it runs rough for about 30 seconds with white smoke from the exhaust. after this it runs perfectly.(passed the MOT smoke test yesterday at a reading of 1.21) The fuel and air filters have been Changed (after the problem first appeared),also oil and filter,it has a low mileage (13000mls)
Any suggestions much appreciated.
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Fri 2 May 2003 13:14
Diesel starting (White Smoke) - Pete F
Quite likely to be a failed glow plug. This cylinder is not firing to start with and the fuel is pumped out of the exhaust as white smoke. Check for open circuit on a glow plug.
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Fri 2 May 2003 14:49
Diesel starting (White Smoke) - Altea Ego
Yup one failed glow plug, Exact same thing on my old 1.9d pug 405. If you get more than one go starting becomes harder.
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Fri 2 May 2003 15:14
Diesel starting (White Smoke) - glowplug
Sorry to butt in but could RF take a look at my 405 alarm question? Any comments would be welcome.

Thanks.

Steve.
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Fri 2 May 2003 18:59
Diesel starting (White Smoke) - secretsquirrel
Pete F
Thanks for the prompt reply. i wont be able to check until next week, but your diagnosis sounds promising. i take it i have to remove the metal strap that connects the glow plugs before i take ohms readings, and can find any duff plug without removing first (really difficult to get to)
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Sat 3 May 2003 00:22
Diesel starting (White Smoke) - glowplug
Yes you have to remove the strap first or you will be measuring all the plugs, expect a reading of around 1 ohm or less for a working plug. If the engine layout is the same as my 1.9 405 TD then to remove the strap you'll need a 8mm spanner and for the plugs a 12mm ring/combi spanner, the one on the behind the injector pump can only be done using a deep offset ring spanner on my Pug, a magnetic pickup is really helpful here. If you need to replace any plugs make sure you use Beru or Bosch. Other brands can fail within weeks. For Beru plugs you could try German, French and Swedish -

www.gsfcarparts.com/

Steve.
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Tue 6 May 2003 11:33
Diesel starting (White Smoke) - secretsquirrel
Managed to get a set of Beru glow plugs and have now fitted them.

Problem is cured. Thanks to all concerned.
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