PaulN Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 My money is on an air leak in a fuel line. If you get air into the injection lines, the contents then becomes compressible effectively retarding the timing (white smoke) until the air is cleared. I'd run a line to/from the injection pump into a bottle of clean diesel in the engine bay then run to ensure all air is cleared, and eliminating the rest of the fuel system. Leave overnight and try starting in the morning. You're not alone my friend.....Thanks for your clear instructions. We'll attempt that test along with a cold compression test in about a week's time when both garage, me and car are all available. Truck needs to be cold for both tests for proper process of elimination. For my part I hope you are right as it's head off next and all that might reveal!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wilson Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Hi - I have the same problem, only mine seems much worse when the engine is on over-run (such as touching the accelerator when driving down a shallow hill) but like yours it only lasts for the first few minutes. It then won't happen again until the engine is properly cold and has been stood for a while. Did you ever try the clear fuel-line test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard1978 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 have you checked the diesel spill of pipes? If you are clutching at straws... unions to FIP, unions to injectors or main fuel line to FIP. sedimenter... run it with a bootle straight to FIP as suggested then you will know if it is one side or other of the FIP. most likely you would see leak marks around injectors or pipes if it was there though. best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave t Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I had a very same problem clouds of white/blue smoke on startup, cleared after a bit of a run, turned out to be a stretched timing belt. Perious owner had fitted a carp timing kit and the cheap belt had stretched. Repaced with OEM timing kit and problem has gone away HTH Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinck Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Mine was the same last winter, did lose some water also. Proved to be a blown head gasket!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.