RE: Any Diesel specialists out there?

Eric Nelson (enelson@stanadyne.com)
Fri, 29 Jan 1999 11:34:14 -0500

I'm no specialist. My approach would be to not over think or think the worst. Valve seal leaks are unlikely to be intermittent and will not make the car sputter. Same goes for most head gasket failures. I would try running a clear fuel line from the fuel filter outlet to the injection pump by way of the windshield. Observe for signs of air bubbles. The pumps are very sensitive to air in supply, and since from the pump to the tank plumbing is at negative pressure, there are many opportunities to draw in air. The next possibility would be a problem with injectors.

-----Original Message-----
From: kevin baker [SMTP:kevb@iafrica.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 28, 1999 3:23 PM
To: peugeot@padui.org
Subject: Any Diesel specialists out there?

I need some advice regarding diesel engines (non-turbo). Don't all rush! I
have a 404 diesel (XD88 engine). When the engine is warm and I'm motoring
along I notice little puffs of whitish smoke coming from the exhaust. At
the same time, the engine seems to splutter and runs a quite rough. Is this
to do with injection or perhaps something else like head-gasket/valve seals?

When I start up on a cold morning, my Pug puts out a huge amount of white
smoke which goes away as the engine warms up. It seems to smoke more than a
diesel should. This huge cloud of smoke doesn't smell like oil, but rather
diesel which is why I'm not sure about it. Your expert opinion will be much
appreciated.

Kevin Baker
Cape Town

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