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Gu-newbie
8th June 2019, 06:47 PM
Hey everyone iv just picked up a gu patrol td4.2 the guy i got it off said it had been sitting for a year or so iv sinced drained the tank and got a new battery and primed fuel aswell
Im new to diesels and havnt a clue where to start just wanted to see if anyone can help me out before i send it to the shop and end up with a huge bill haha
Cheers fellas
Gu-newbie
8th June 2019, 07:00 PM
Forgot to add i put in fresh fuel
the evil twin
8th June 2019, 07:27 PM
Check the glow plugs
Crack the injectors and check for good fuel pressure and no air.
If thats all Ok next test would be a leak down (compression) check
Its an old school diesel... if it has glow, compression and decent spray pattern it should fire up
Gu-newbie
9th June 2019, 12:41 PM
Check the glow plugs
Crack the injectors and check for good fuel pressure and no air.
If thats all Ok next test would be a leak down (compression) check
Its an old school diesel... if it has glow, compression and decent spray pattern it should fire up
Alright cheers mate ill have a sus
Ill let you know once iv had a look
0-TJ-0
9th June 2019, 04:51 PM
Also check the stop solenoid on the pump is getting power.
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