View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
CSMonkey
Joined: 05 Feb 2014 Posts: 377 Location: Exmouth
|
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2022 23:17 Post subject: |
|
|
From memory, the pump seal can be more prone to failing/leaking when it's cold. Mine started to fail when there was a frost overnight, and yes it was intermittent when it started. The problem was when it cut out, you suddenly lose power steering which made pulling over safely a bit of an issue.
Rich _________________ No more Delica |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Google Sponsor
|
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2022 23:17 Post subject: Google Ads keep this community free to join! |
|
|
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16291 Location: Huddersfield
|
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:08 Post subject: |
|
|
An additional issue in cold weather is that the fuel filter rubber sealing ring can also shrink, letting in air, which affects fuel getting to the injectors.
Ensure the filter is as tight as possible! _________________
Copyright is retained for all my photos. Please don't copy them without asking permission
Do not blindly go where the path may lead you. Go where there is no path and leave a trail that others may follow!
ルイス |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16291 Location: Huddersfield
|
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:08 Post subject: |
|
|
An additional issue in cold weather is that the fuel filter rubber sealing ring can also shrink, letting in air, which affects fuel getting to the injectors.
Ensure the filter is as tight as possible! _________________
Copyright is retained for all my photos. Please don't copy them without asking permission
Do not blindly go where the path may lead you. Go where there is no path and leave a trail that others may follow!
ルイス |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Uncle Nick
Joined: 05 Feb 2022 Posts: 106 Location: Durham
|
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2022 14:52 Post subject: |
|
|
Cheers guys! 👍
Went out today, started first touch, then stalled after 15/20 seconds. Restarted after a couple of seconds cranking, with a burst of white smoke and ran perfectly.
Is there a way to check the pump seal or is it diagnosed by symptoms alone?
Fingers crossed MOT early next week then I’ll be using it regularly, which might help things one way or another. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Uncle Nick
Joined: 05 Feb 2022 Posts: 106 Location: Durham
|
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 11:19 Post subject: |
|
|
Well my Delica is through the MOT but hasn't fixed itself, unfortunately!
I mentioned the issue to a guy in the pub and he said Vauxhall Fonteras commonly had the same problem. A common fix (bodge?) was to fit a non-return valve to the fuel supply pipe.
Is there any reason that would be a bad idea?
Thanks for your help, Nick |
|
Back to top |
|
|
andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5601 Location: Penrith
|
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:12 Post subject: |
|
|
I wouldn't recommend it as a long term fix. If it is the pump front seal, as said above, all the time the engine is running, you will have diesel leaking into the sump, diluting the oil, which will eventually damage all lubricated wearing surfaces. The tricky part of the job is not in removing and replacing the seal, it is getting the pump re-fitted in the exact correct timing position, due to the spiral-cut gears. If the chain is good, it doesn't need to be disturbed. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Uncle Nick
Joined: 05 Feb 2022 Posts: 106 Location: Durham
|
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:20 Post subject: |
|
|
Cheers Andy. I thought it seemed too easy and cheap to be true! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
glenn
Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 56 Location: Rotherham
|
Posted: Mon May 30, 2022 16:35 Post subject: |
|
|
Hi there, don’t know if you fixed your pump seal yet, but be sure and fit the Mitsubishi seal, they aren’t too expensive, first time I had a “friend” of the family do mine and within four years I was having it redone! It’s not just about size (oooer missus)..some seals are less effected by diesel.
In the end I gotta guy off here to do it (the seal man?)...he’s done it so many times he knows what to wiggle and what can stay in place, which dramatically reduces the tear down.
Once done with the right seal it will probably out live us all🙂
All the best👍 _________________ The Deli with the red canoe on top. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Uncle Nick
Joined: 05 Feb 2022 Posts: 106 Location: Durham
|
Posted: Mon May 30, 2022 20:46 Post subject: |
|
|
Hi Glenn, thanks for the reply and advice.
No it’s still not done. The exhaust fell off a week ago and due to other stuff taking priority, I’ve still not had a chance to get it up on the ramps for a look. Investigating the seal is further down the priority list.
Plus it’s a bit out of my comfort zone without someone watching over my shoulder, or me over theirs!
I’ve tried a username search but can’t find ‘seal man’. Don’t suppose you have any contact details?
Cheers,
Nick |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16291 Location: Huddersfield
|
Posted: Tue May 31, 2022 8:31 Post subject: |
|
|
Glenn is probably referring to Mark 8. AKA: ThePump man.
However Mark is no longer doing mobile mechanics. _________________
Copyright is retained for all my photos. Please don't copy them without asking permission
Do not blindly go where the path may lead you. Go where there is no path and leave a trail that others may follow!
ルイス |
|
Back to top |
|
|
andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5601 Location: Penrith
|
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2022 8:49 Post subject: |
|
|
Any Mitsubishi or diesel mechanic familiar with the 4m41 engine found in the more common 3.2 DiD Shogun should be able to fix it for you - the engines are basically the same. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Uncle Nick
Joined: 05 Feb 2022 Posts: 106 Location: Durham
|
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:29 Post subject: |
|
|
Lewis wrote: |
Glenn is probably referring to Mark 8. AKA: ThePump man.
However Mark is no longer doing mobile mechanics. |
Do you know if he’s still doing them at all and if so, where he’s based? |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Uncle Nick
Joined: 05 Feb 2022 Posts: 106 Location: Durham
|
Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:32 Post subject: |
|
|
andyman wrote: |
Any Mitsubishi or diesel mechanic familiar with the 4m41 engine found in the more common 3.2 DiD Shogun should be able to fix it for you - the engines are basically the same. |
Cheers Andy. I haven’t found an independent Mitsi garage near me yet and the diesel specialist that’s really close only works on common rail modern stuff.
The exhaust is hanging off at the moment anyway so I’ve that to sort first. 🙄 |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|