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Matt_H:
I've just got a 90 that had an early 200 tdi fitted into it.  When starting from cold in the morning it needs a little throttle then about 20 seconds before anything really starts to want to happen.

I popped into safari today and asked if they could take a look when it's next in, but they said.. "ahhh early defender 200 tdi, yes sir they all do that to some extent.. discos didn't no idea why!"  

Also idlying when really cold it sounds more like a bus (lumpy), once warm it's fine and purrs away nicely

so, is it normal?  is there anything that can be done? should I just shut up?

Thanks people!
Matthew

Jim-Willy:
my 300tdi started lovely until the winter came (don't know whether its the cold or my deep wading :oops: ), now in the cold mornings it needs a lot of cranking (10-20 seconds) before it fires but is then fine for the rest of the day.  Always does start though so i aren't worrying too much.

Matt_H:
300s much better and my 200 tdi disco started within a second all the time.. but this one.. hmmmmm.  I've not had any other early 200 tdi defenders to compare to.  (mine was td now tdi)

M

robbie:
our 2.5 N/A sounds like a bag of spanners when it is cold, but fine once warmed up. I reckon we might have the wrong oil in it and will go for something alittle thicker next change

As for the stgarting, could it be the heaters?? I am no expert but they do have to be good on all cylinders before it will go

Matt_H:
glow plugs were replaced by the last guy (prolly for the same reason)!  However the td you had to hold the key round for the glow plugs to warm up - I give it about 15 seconds and that seems to be ok.  The disco didnt really need any glow plugs even when really cold.  I've checked voltage at glow plugs and that seems fine, either way it's still ropey for the first 20 seconds or so.

I trust safari but wondered what other peoples experience was. Was there  a cure?

Matthew

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