Slight starting problems

[tomsk]

Hi all
The Bongo used to hesitate ticking over, when starting in the winter, but ok when weather was warmer.
It is now starting to have have the same problem all of the time. I have had the glowplugs checked by my mechanic, and says they are all working. Do they wear out, and would it be worth changing them?
Also can someone please advise what make and type of glowplug to fit.

Thanks

Tom

[bongomaan]

does it smoke when you start it ? and if so what color is it ? my money is on the banjo filter though..

[tomsk]

Hi Bongomaan

Thanks for your reply.
No smoke.
Where is the banjo filter please?

Regards

Tom

[francophile1947]

Top of the fuel pump. Do a search for banjo and it'll reveal loads of threads

[sparkymik]

Hi go here

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/member ... rainer.pdf

hope this helps

Sparky

second thoughts glow plugs are they workin' ?

[tomsk]

Thanking you all for your help on this matter.

I followed the link you gave me Sparky, and cleaned out this small fuel filter, it appears to have solved my current problem. Remains to be seen if it continues, as I only did it yesterday. However it started fine this morning.

Thanks again.

Regards

Tom

[peanutcrusher]

mine starts fine but is does put out a fair bit white smoke if its been stood over night and the revs seem lumpy is this normal.
also the glow plug light comes back on for a second or two.

[bongomaan]

sounds like glowplugs...have you tried leaving it after the glow plug light goes off untill you hear the relay click then try starting it....

[peanutcrusher]

no what should i be looking for when i restart the engine

[bongomaan]

all you are doing is letting the plugs warm up properly,im no expert but with new common rail diesel technology these things dont seem to matter so much but as i see it the bongo is yeh many years old and though in many ways way advanced in this matter a bit ancient.maybe you need new plugs maybe a new glowplug relay but try this tomorrow and see how it goes....if it fires cleanly with no juddering or smoke then my mortgage would be on the relay...

[peanutcrusher]

i'll try that and post my results

[peanutcrusher]

left the relay to click then started the engine but it still smoked a bit do i need to worried.

[bongomaan]

if you have checked/cleaned your banjo filter then new glow plugs please...but if i was you beware of ebay-cheepy-cheep-only last three months-type plugs....good luck and regards neil...

[peanutcrusher]

its under warranty
it will all be fine I'll phone the garage tomorrow.