mrlobby Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Just been through a few big puddles in 300tdi disco, full sealed snorkel. Engine went really lumpy, idles just. Restarts on key - no power. Made it home just about - smoking white smoke but smells very dieselly not oily exhaust - runs like a petrol with a spark plug out. Plan A, its to crack injectors one at a time to see which one doesn't make a difference, then check timing belt make sure hasn't jumped then check compression. If bad then head off. What other none invasive checks should I make before needed new head gasket and others etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 White smoke on a 300 would have me checking the valve clearances and valve stem caps first, before the injectors,.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Fuel filter, change/ check for water ingress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Check for water ingress. They have a habit of breathing in water giving a wet air filter which makes the dust in it turn to mud, blocking the intake. Some snorkels (Safari for example) can still let water in during a big splash. Other than that, the items suggested & if the filter has been wet, a compression test to see if the water got that far.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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