Diesel starting problem - Astramax

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Sat 20 Mar 2004 11:34
Diesel starting problem - Astramax - warren555
I use my Astramax van daily for /- 10 mile round trip, no problems. I recently did a 90 mile trip. On the way home everything was fine. Came into my drive and it conked out. Could not start at all. Still does not. A mechanic told me it was unlikely to be the glow plugs as the engine was still warm when trying to start it.Everything seems to be connected and the cam belt is not broken. Can anyone help me?
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Sat 20 Mar 2004 20:52
Diesel starting problem - Astramax - Andrew Moorey (Tune-Up)
Power supply to stop solenoid or the solenoid itself. Check the camshaft is actually rotating while cranking, the pulley may have come loose and is spinning on the shaft as it is on a taper and not keyed. If so damage will be the same as for a broken belt i.e. throwaway job.Other possibilities are failed drive to pump or air leak into filter.
Andrew


Simplicate and add lightness!!
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Mon 22 Mar 2004 09:29
Diesel starting problem - Astramax - warren555
Thanks Andrew. Eventually got mechanic to look at it. The belt had jumped (assume tensioner malfunction) going in today for repair.Thanks for the reply.
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Sat 20 Mar 2004 21:03
Diesel starting problem - Astramax - Dynamic Dave
Stupid question, but:-

1. is the fuel gauge accurate?
2. is the driveway sloped upwards?

The fuel outlet is at the front of the tank, and if low on diesel and the driveway is sloped upwards.... I need not explain further.
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Mon 22 Mar 2004 09:29
Diesel starting problem - Astramax - warren555
Thanks Andrew. Eventually got mechanic to look at it. The belt had jumped (assume tensioner malfunction) going in today for repair.Thanks for the reply.
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