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Hi,

Can someone put my mind at rest??? it seems everytime i start my m/h it either

1, runs ok

2, cough blutters and black smoke emits from exhaust

3, coughs jutters along they coughs black smoke.

However it runs great when it warms up /

Any ideas????

someone said its just been standing too long, then someone said maybe the fuel filter needs replacing...............its doing my head in i just get stressed cos i want to drive up my road without ppl having to cover they faces.................... so stressed

Quote: Originally posted by thelovebus on 22/7/2012

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someone said its just been standing too long, then someone said maybe the fuel filter needs replacing

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1 - How often do you drive it? Once every couple of weeks is a good idea. It stops the tyres from getting a flat spot on them

2 - How often do you have the vehicle serviced? Fuel, oil and air filters changed; also clean oitl?

3 - Now here's the $64 dollar question: Have you ever had the fuel pump and injectors serviced because it sounds like this may well be the answer. If an injector is not atomising the fuel correctly it will give the symptoms that you describe.

...I dare say a good blast around the bypass every now and then,wouldn't do it any harm..

Diesel engines get far to "easy a life" in MHs...and I don't think that it does them any favours....

But of cause,a happybonzo said,the correct maintenance does help...