starting issues

[wildgu6]

(new forum user) I have a 98 patrol gu,2.8 turbo diesel that smokes the street out when it starts.
(only when its cold). have had glo plugs tested and ok. any ideas??

[DX grunt]

Welcome to the Forum, wild98.

What State in OZ are you from? We've got a couple of mechanics and lots of people with experience to help you.

Take care out there.

Ross
DX grunt

[patch697]

Welcome to the forum mate.

How many kms has it done?

How long ago did it have a service?

Were the injectors done?

[Woof]

Welcome, it is always better to post a introduction on forums before asking questions, as it gets everyone on your side.
There is always someone who can't help but comment on this:smiley_thumbs_up:

[wildgu6]

Cheers for that buddy,
Im from S.A (Adelaide), threw some injector cleaner in today.
Tried it a few times before with slight improvement. See what happens this time.

Cheers,

[wildgu6]

Sorry guys its all new to me.
Let me introduce myself as Pete. I am from Adelaide S.A and i drive a 98 nissan patrol, 2.8 turbo diesel.
The motor has done around 200K and last service was around 180K.
and no the injectors werent done.
I do change the oil and filters on a regular basis though. Threw some injector cleaner in today? See how it goes.

cheers buddy.

[Woof]

A BIG welcome to you Pete, thanks for the intro mate, enjoy the forum.:cool:

[Adlarplant]

Could be many things is injector pump timing out are injectors dirty is it a bad batch of fuel is the valve timing out slightly have fun with it

[RustyNails]

Would have sworn it was dodgy glow plugs.
Good luck finding the issue Pete.

Paul

[Chops]

Is it "White" or "Black" smoke. If its "White" smoke, its most likely a glow plug issue, even though you have stated they were tested. Try glow the plugs until the light goes out, then immediately glow them again and see if there is a difference.

[wildgu6]

Smoke is white.
Tried that many times. 8 out of 10 times no different.
Might look at some new glow plugs.
cheers

[Chops]

For the cost of new Glow Plugs, its not a bad idea to replace them, the SuperCheap Parts Guide will give you an idea how much to expect.

[RustyNails]

I had mine replaced recently with Bosch plugs and they were $50 a plug

[Chops]

I had mine replaced recently with Bosch plugs and they were $50 a plug

All I can say is WOW.

[Finly Owner]

Before buying new plugs, do you have a good battery system. A lot of time if power is down they won't heat properly. I also doubted as you are doubting me now. I was having exact same trouble. New battery, no problem since. And Pete welcome.
Tim

[wildgu6]

Both batteries all good Tim and thanks for the welcome buddy.

Chops the parts guide works a treat, cheers buddy and I agree "WOW" ($50)
$23 in parts guide.