Pajero 2.8 diesel

I've also got the 2.8 t.

I've just had all new injectors, all new glow plugs, and the small manual primer pump checked over.

I've just copied this from another forum, and it describes my problems to the nail. Starts dead easy any weather, but then after say 1 0r 2 minutes idling, starts faltering, then stops.

Real hard to start afterwards.

Here's the stuff I copied...

Subject : Pajero
Hi can anyone suggest why my 2.8 n reg pajero cuts out first thing in the morning after 1-2 miles. It then starts with some difficulty but then runs fine all day. A mechanic has suggested it is the fuel pump drawing in air and that this will need to be taken off and sent to be refurbished at a cost of £6-700. If this is the case surely it would be cutting out continually, not just from cold. I have had a new cold start rely fitted it but still cuts out.
robert clarke
- UK - Wed 12th January 2005 10:38pm (GMT)
Subject : Re : Shogun
Hi mate, I have the same problem with mine. Apparently it is a common fault in 2.8TD, the seal on the fuel pump goes. I am booking mine in at a cost of around 500, dear but i need it done, please let me know hoe you get on with urs
Irfan
Rochdale, Lancashire, UK - Mon 17th January 2005 12:11am (GMT)
Subject : Re : Re : Shogun
I have the same problem and have changed the rubber fuel lines and cleaned out the tank. Is the Fuel pump you are talking about the injector pump or the primmer pump Please let me know
Paul Penney
Larne, Co. Antrim, UK - Tue 01st March 2005 04:00pm (GMT)

I too would like to get mine sorted out.

When we do get it started, it blows out clouds of smoke, we keep wondering when the CFS is going to arrive.

As my wife says...

It's economical alright, 'cause she gets me to take her to work, 'cause it won't start some mornings.

Ian

G'day Vince B ,
had the same problems with ours , we have had the pump and injectors done up , a short while it didn't want to start when cold ,, off i went and got a new set of glow plugs , wife droped it into the machenic , did a few tests , was the relay , have the injectors setting on the puter desk in front of me , didn't see him myself to ask where it is on the car , but shouldn't be to hard to find ,, can't find the invoice to say how much ,, but wasn't too bad ,, hope this helps , all the best ,
Neil .

The Relay is mounted on mine,directly behind the Battery on the Batery Box,Also their is a large fuse to the right of the Battery Terminal just inside the Right guard.
Put a multimeter on the Glow Plug Bar and check Voltage to the glow plugs(you can buy Multi Meter form supacheap for $12.00. Listen at the same time while someone operated the glow plug with the ignition key.You will notice that the Power to the glow plugs is on a lot longer than the glow plug light is on at the dash.
I purchased new plugs and they only fixed the problem for about 2 weeks,I removed them and checked resistance accross each plug and they were all over the place. A mechanic then told me that many of the cheaper brands are rubbish and I then bought a Better Quality set and now everything is fine. However this does not fix your problem of after starting,cutting out.

Check ALL of your glow plugs. Just a couple being off spec can make cold starting difficult.

Next check you are getting the appropriate voltage at the glow plugs on cold start (some engines use voltages otehr than 12V)

Dave
ENG-TEK
Melbourne