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[Tonka]

Ok lets see who picks it.

The vehicle: 1998 Nissan Patrol 2.8 ST Turbo Diesel. Recent engine and clutch replacement. Recent injectors service done (injectors replaced)

The Issue: Every day when i go to start it, it wont start.. kicks over for about 2 minutes off and on with me on the key, lots of white smoke (like batman hit the smoke screen button on the batmobile) then bang she kicks. Then for the rest of the day the truck is perfectly normal. No white smoke and restarts everytime like a breeze.

ECU Talk shows no errors.

Truck is going in on monday arvo.. should know issue by Tuesday or Wednesday.

Pick that fault!

[Glort]

The mechanic that did the recent engine rebuild/ replacement has Farked something up!

[Tonka]

Well, ive had it for a while since rebuild, the white smoke only started recently.

When i say recent engine replacement, it was a year ago but i havent done many ks since... maybe 5000 ks if that

[carnaby]

Hi tonka ,

sounds like glow plugs problem to me

Alan

[Oldmate]

Yeah could be glow plugs but the white smoke? Mmmm. I'll get back too you. Maybe

Something to do with turbo maybe?

Edited May 18, 2012 by Oldmate

[Dye-04]

Glow plugs. White smoke is unburnt diesel

[dronus4x4]

Yep sounds like glow plugs. Listen to hear if the glow plug relay engages when you key to ign. Could also use a multi meter to check for voltage at the plugs.. sounds like none of them are working so probably a wiring issue from the relay to the plug rail, or fuse.

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[Ray!]

Defeinitely sounds like glow plugs. I had one defective glow plug in my MQ and on cold, winter's days, it would blow white smoke until it warmed up a bit.

Cheers

Ray

[RTD13]

Get rid of the stupid 2.8 glow relay system and do GOLDTROL's manual glow plug mod. Did it to mine, use 4.2 plugs brand new 750cca battery and starts straight away every time, very little smoke.

[gottheshits]

As dye said white is unburnt fuel. Fuel is there obviously so it must be spark. If its not glow plugs check the rail for loose connections.

[Tonka]

Get rid of the stupid 2.8 glow relay system and do GOLDTROL's manual glow plug mod. Did it to mine, use 4.2 plugs brand new 750cca battery and starts straight away every time, very little smoke.

Link?

By the way thanks for the input gents, im hoping its glow plugs too as its a cheap fix right?

[Ray!]

It shouldn't be too difficult to fix, but whether it's cheap is another thing. It should be pretty easy to work out which plug is gone, by taking each one out and measuring the resistance, you can even pass some current through each one and see which one/s warm up.

Cheers

Ray

[RTD13]

Its on the patrol4x4 forum.

Im at work atm but will post the link when i get back on the laptop if your interested

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[Tonka]

Thanks mate

[Jacket_1985]

Gold troll is here, he will probs answer for ya

[RTD13]

http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/nissan-patrol-gq-y60-ford-maverick-11/solution-rd28t-glow-plug-problems-forever-47799/

[Tonka]

Great read, although i noticed that gold troll wheels a gq, not a gu. Does that matter

[RTD13]

Maybe someone else can confirm but if there are 2 glow rails and 2 relays then I'd say they are the same, not sure though.

[Tonka]

to all those who said glow plugs, gold star for you all.

Cost of repair $270 (the cheapest repair bill ive ever had for my tuck)

[Tonka]

It started to do it again

[Ray!]

You may need to check the glow plug relay, fuse and all connections. Also ensure that the main power line to the glow plugs is not defective.

Cheers

Ray

[Tonka]

Thanks ray