draper40 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Hey, The 200TDi engine in my 90 starts fine when cold or warm but after having run to normal temperature will not restart if turned off - it feels and sounds tight. Once cooled it starts fine again. I believe it has been recently re-shelled and so is this the cause? What action should I take- will it ease off with time? Thanks Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Well it shouldn't do that - even after new shells are fitted. My 300TDi is rebored, new shells etc, and it turns fine. It sounds like the metal expands and tightens-up when its warm. I would suggest you try to turn it by hand (ratchet and socket), when it's warm. If you can't, then I would take a look at the crank shells and see what's going on. If the shells are binding, then there's a chance that the crank could get damaged. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 could be the wrong size big end shell bearings were fitted making the engine lockup when hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Could be a knackered starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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