Batteries for diseasels are typically larger than their petrol counterparts for that exact reason.

I think you're right about the snow coming, the other day i noticed a strange pinky-yellowy tinge to the clouds that usually precedes snow or very cold weather at least, generally by about 2-3 weeks so would tie in with the 7tth as you suggest.

I keep threatening to sort the fuel pump priming on mine, for quite a while now i've flicked the starter so the pumps prime then turned the key again to start it which it is does "first pot over the top" - if i don't flick the starter then it cranks for several seconds before catching.

Shame you didn't try the second preheat this morning, 8C is still cold enough to need glow plugs normally. Might have given an extra clue.

This morning I have mostly been screwing up....

Iv changed the plugs with new and cha gwd the injector with the 2nd user replacement, I forgot to screw on diesel pipe to injector, so had a bit of cleaning up to do around the injectors. Only noticed when it wouldmt start :/

On the plus side, it turned over a lot better, once I sorted the pipe and cleaned up, I noticed a tiny bit of bubbling around the injector, I used a new fitting kit too, so had to remove it, clean it up, rebent the clamp and fitted it again, no bubbling,

A lot of smoke but cleared up on the test drive, did about 6 miles, all seams ok, I won't know if the tappi g is resolved till I've been on a further trip (shopping Tuesday) but none so far, may know if the starting issue is resolved tomorrow morning hopefully.....

Fingers crossed for tomorrow morning then! :thumbs_up:

Thanks, I am a little reluctant to try it lol

Should point out that it wasn't that cold yesterday, its only normally 1st thing, this was about 11am when I tried it, I normally take the boys out about 5:30-6am, of course, the time to play up is the exact time you never want it to, I always cringe cause of the neighbours :/ and I've not figured out which is quieter, long cranking or 2 shorter goes in quick succession. Will let ya know as soon as I do :)

Morning, sadly its worse than its ever been, twas farting like a goodun for about 20 seconds, I held it at 1K rpm, then settled, I think I got another dud injector, at least.

Original injector misfired about 40% (100% no fire in said cylinder)

I cant seem to win, 1st injector was much batter re misfire, there was about 10% still there but it produced ticking/tapping.

This injector about 60-70% misfiring, seemed to have no ticking/tapping.

Gonna get in touch with the seller, I believe it was a scrappage sort of used parts place so hopefully there will be no hindrance.

I doubt its the glow plugs as that's 2 sets plus original ones with the same issue. Deffo injector, I am trying this way else it will be £100 for the injector plus £100 deposit, then it's gonna cost god knows how much to get it programmed :/ its a lot to find for me....

IU still cant get over how much it is to get the reconditioned, the guys off of ebay come out on top cause they actually gain an injector, where as the place in Attleborough are recon'ing mine only, I know times are hard, but that's taking the mouse....

That's not good news at all about the injectors. Do you use any sort of injector cleaner at all? Might be worth getting some and giving it a double-dose then a fast run between Fiveways and Thetford Sainsburys roundabouts and back again, just to give the injectors a heavy duty clean, or at least start the heavy duty clean with a bit of force.

Alternatively, what about this place, not far from you :

https://www.yell.com/biz/universal-d...andon-1391696/

Don't know if they'd be any better on price but at least more local.

See my last post ;)

......... and mine! :tongwink:

Haha, not sure what happened there, poss cache issue :/
Oh ya changed it lol

I have been using reddex injector cleaner for a few months now.

Thanks, I will give them a ring and see if they recondition injectors :)

My internet is a bit slow at the moment, although i refreshed it in case you'd replied, it didn't show anything different - then after posting asking how it went, suddenly i got an email (10-15 minutes after you'd already posted) telling me you'd posted again! :rolleyes:

They may also be able to shed some more light on the problem, i know on the Ford diesels of a similar era they are very prone to injection pump failure and if memory serves, the 5-pot Volvo and 5-pot Ford engines are closely related. They may suggest a fuel system pressure check to help diagnose things or something similar.

Either way, let us know how you get on when you ring them. :thumbs_up: