Compression is very important to diesel starting
even more so as it gets colder
The local Bosch diesel experts told me 300 psi minimum
I have in the 250-275 psi range on my 505 XD2S TD
and it is ugly and getting worse to start
I have to keep it plugged in and even then it is really weak starting
Either will really help but will destroy your glow plugs...'turns them to mush'
I recommend a block heater, a compression test and soon some new piston rings
Bob
- Original Message -----
From: Joseph Hunt
To: peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 8:38 AM
Subject: [Peugeot-L] Bad Winter Starting 205 Diesel
My 1995 reg Peugeot is a great runner and starter, but these last two
winters I am having a problem starting. If the temp falls below 40f I
have to tread very carefully. At present I am resorting to switching
on the plug heater at least six times and then it just about picks up
with a cloud of blue smoke issueing. I expect I shall have to get some
new hot plugs, but does anyone know of any ways that I can coax it
until the spring. Once started I have no more problems all day. As I
am getting on a bit I don't use the car so often now. Joe. Whitstable
UK
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Received on Tue Dec 18 10:45:37 2007
