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by **thrud** » Sun May 04, 2008 1:37 pm

Hi all, my 'new' van, a T reg 190, banana, has a problem, white smoke and is down on power,
i've searched and read some similar post's,
and this is what i've changed,

head gasket set
decoked head + pistons
reground the valves
reconditioned injectors
adjusted rockers ( found two loose bolts, over pot's 3 + 4 )
blocked EGR + tied open butterfly
changed oil + filter
fuel filter + cleaner
air filter
timing belt + new tensioner

and she still smoke's, any idea's guy's???

by **AndyG** » Sun May 04, 2008 9:06 pm

Sounds like air is getting into the fuel system :idea:

Also, what injector is the one carrying the fuel return :?:

(No.1 or no.4 :?:

)

by **MrMPuk** » Sun May 04, 2008 9:32 pm

From the list above of things you've already done I said new pump required. White smoke is unburnt diesel.

by **thrud** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:08 pm

i moved the fuel return from no.4 to no.1,
how tight should the fuel filter be? it located ok and with the collar tight i can still rotate the filter

also the 'banana's' were lined with oily slime, from butterfly to valves, i clean them as best i could but coulden't get it all out
please don't say that MrMPuk :cry:

by **fishman** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:14 pm

hi have you done the valve stem seals if worn oil gets in inlets

by **MrMPuk** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:16 pm

fishman wrote:hi have you done the valve stem seals if worn oil gets in inlets

That would be blue smoke though!

by **Guy88** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:17 pm

fishman wrote:hi have you done the valve stem seals if worn oil gets in inlets

Inlets gunking up is the EGR :wink:

You shouldnt be able to turn the filter, when you fit one you turn it until it located and goes up further then fit the collar

by **MrMPuk** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:18 pm

thrud wrote:i moved the fuel return from no.4 to no.1,
how tight should the fuel filter be? it located ok and with the collar tight i can still rotate the filter
also the 'banana's' were lined with oily slime, from butterfly to valves, i clean them as best i could but coulden't get it all out
please don't say that MrMPuk

I have to be honest I would say you've wasted your money on most of what you've already done.

by **Guy88** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:19 pm

also white smoke can be caused by low compression i.e rings

Get it compression tested and report back

by **thrud** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:31 pm

stem seals are new,
i'll check the filter in the morning,
anyone near croydon got a compression tester?? :cry:

by **thrud** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:35 pm

would this cure my probs guys??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-5Di-Ford-Transi ... dZViewItem

by **Guy88** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:38 pm

thrud wrote:would this cure my probs guys??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-5Di-Ford-Transi ... dZViewItem

maybee depends if thats whats at fault

by **thrud** » Sat May 10, 2008 1:25 pm

can anyone tell me if this will fit my van?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DIESEL-ENGINE-COM ... 286.c0.m14
as i can't find anyone local to test it :cry:

by **thrud** » Sat May 24, 2008 1:21 pm

right, finally got my hand's on a compression tester,
no.1 - 25 bar
no.2 - 24 bar
no.3 - 24 bar
no.4 - 14 bar

so a very shagged engine

by **madmark** » Sat May 24, 2008 3:59 pm

no 4 then ,drop the head off and sump pull the piston and have a look! :wink:

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