Thread: Rural mum needs advice!

Originally Posted by p38arover

You assumed a diesel. The poster hasn't said if the engine is diesel or petrol.

I did, but I was right...

Being a several times V8 owner, I'd have assumed a V8.

My D1 has had;
1. leaking water pump - parts less than $100
2. Replaced the instrument cluster - made no difference actually a poor electrical connection at the transfer case.
3. Breather tube ..or my dipstick tube had fractured (metal fatigue from vibration) at the mounting clamp.
I will sell you my D1 for $8k. 360,000km and going strong!!! ;-)

Originally Posted by p38arover

Being a several times V8 owner, I'd have assumed a V8.

The only trouble with all this assuming thing is in the end it makes an,
ASS-U-ME-

Just wanted to thank every one for your advise. I will get rave cd and check breather hose for blockage. Hopefully that's the problem! Will let you know how it goes...
Also why would I be having issues stating car on cold mornings when use alpine deisel?

Laura

Hi Laura,
It seems that it may well be a worn out engine after all, not saying that's the case but usually, when a Diesel engine has trouble starting on cold mornings, it's because there is not enough compression to ignite the fuel and sometimes the glow plugs just aren't enough to boost fuel temp. It's about then it requires an aerosol spray called Aerostart with which you spray down the air inlet.

When it comes to having to use this stuff, it usually means the end is near.
I certainly hope this is not the case, and someone else can help clear this up for you.

One question please, how many klm's has it done?

Originally Posted by p38arover

You assumed a diesel. The poster hasn't said if the engine is diesel or petrol.

Yes they did she said it was a td5

Originally Posted by disco2_dan

Yes they did she said it was a td5

Unusual in a 1996 D1.