Cold Start Problems: Peugeot Partner Diesel Van

My Peugeot Partner Diesel Van (1868CC, year 2000 model, 121,000mls) has just
started having cold start problems on frosty mornings. Once it starts it run
OK for the rest of the day (not buring oil and fuel economy is still OK).
Changed the glow plugs and local garage checked it out overnight but found
nothing obvious wrong with it. Mechanic has advised that it could be "tight
tappets" and has advised taking it to the Peugeot dealer.

Anybody experienced the same problems and can offer any ideas etc??

Charlie

 

Charlie
Try operating the pre heaters twice in cold weather first thing This solved
the problems with my 406
Mike

 

Thanks Mike for your reply.
Tried operating the pre heaters three times in the past before attempting to
start the engine but it still takes about 30 seconds to fire the engine. It
struggles for about 20 seconds and then finally catches and fires up. Once it
is fired up and going it works ok for the rest of the day.
The temperature has to be less than 0 degrees before it causes problems. If
it is not freezing then it fires up within 10 seconds.
It has only started doing it within the past three weeks.
Charlie

 

Has it been serviced it might be some thing wrong with the pump
settings.give watson diesel a ring and ask them, they can help you in
any way.
from chris addlestone surrey

 

Once you're sure the glowplugs are working, and the right ones were fitted
as replacements.
Possible things to think (worry) about are air leaks into the fuel line (Has
it had a service or fuel filter change recently?)
and the old wagon drivers problem of freezing diesel.
(Ok I know it only goes slushy and I'd say it was about as likely as it
having rabies, but you never know if one of the pipes is very exposed)


djimbo.