Henk Coetzee Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Over the past while my Disco has had to sleep outside in the driveway. Since it got colder (or thereabouts) I have noticed an issue when starting up. It coughs on the first crank but doesn't start and then takes a bit of cranking to get it going. Once the motor starts it runs like a dream, is as powerful and economical as ever. Restarting after this wasn't a problem until yesterday. I've been on a course at a place which involved parking on a slope with the nose facing up (much the same as my driveway, although a fair bit steeper). On both days it's also taken a fair amount of cranking to get the motor going. The other restarts have been largely on level ground. My immediate thoughts are: 1. Cold weather, although the past two afternoons tend to suggest something else. 2. Lift pump struggling. 3. Blocked fuel filter. I reversed up the drive this afternoon to see if this is related to the gradient. Any ideas? Henk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8SMYMATE Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Over the past while my Disco has had to sleep outside in the driveway.Since it got colder (or thereabouts) I have noticed an issue when starting up. It coughs on the first crank but doesn't start and then takes a bit of cranking to get it going. Once the motor starts it runs like a dream, is as powerful and economical as ever. Restarting after this wasn't a problem until yesterday. I've been on a course at a place which involved parking on a slope with the nose facing up (much the same as my driveway, although a fair bit steeper). On both days it's also taken a fair amount of cranking to get the motor going. The other restarts have been largely on level ground. My immediate thoughts are: 1. Cold weather, although the past two afternoons tend to suggest something else. 2. Lift pump struggling. 3. Blocked fuel filter. I reversed up the drive this afternoon to see if this is related to the gradient. Henk I had a issue on starting my 300tdi the problem was sorted by changing the fuel filter and draining the rear filter it was full of some yellow gunk. poss lift pump. long shot could be the tank has it ever been replaced? Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hi, mine had the same problem, after changing the fuel filter (which had a nice green growth of moss on it) and putting an earthing strap from the battery to the engine it never failed to start (20 degrees below, i live in scotland). Hope this is some help. Regards, Rocky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henk Coetzee Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 I reversed up the drive this afternoon to see if this is related tothe gradient. And it started with no complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Not sure if it applies here but P38's used to have problems with hot starts. Problem was caused by fuel draining back to the tank. Maybe you have the same problem when parked facing uphill. LR fix was to insert a one way valve into the fuel line to prevent the fuel draining back. Rgds Ivan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henk Coetzee Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 After a while not driving the vehicle I got my act together and replaced the lift pump on Monday evening. Everything is working fine again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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