Tonka Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Ok lets see who picks it. The vehicle: 1998 Nissan Patrol 2.8 ST Turbo Diesel. Recent engine and clutch replacement. Recent injectors service done (injectors replaced) The Issue: Every day when i go to start it, it wont start.. kicks over for about 2 minutes off and on with me on the key, lots of white smoke (like batman hit the smoke screen button on the batmobile) then bang she kicks. Then for the rest of the day the truck is perfectly normal. No white smoke and restarts everytime like a breeze. ECU Talk shows no errors. Truck is going in on monday arvo.. should know issue by Tuesday or Wednesday. Pick that fault! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glort Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 The mechanic that did the recent engine rebuild/ replacement has Farked something up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Well, ive had it for a while since rebuild, the white smoke only started recently. When i say recent engine replacement, it was a year ago but i havent done many ks since... maybe 5000 ks if that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnaby Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hi tonka , sounds like glow plugs problem to me Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmate Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) Yeah could be glow plugs but the white smoke? Mmmm. I'll get back too you. Maybe Something to do with turbo maybe? Edited May 18, 2012 by Oldmate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dye-04 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Glow plugs. White smoke is unburnt diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronus4x4 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Yep sounds like glow plugs. Listen to hear if the glow plug relay engages when you key to ign. Could also use a multi meter to check for voltage at the plugs.. sounds like none of them are working so probably a wiring issue from the relay to the plug rail, or fuse. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray! Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Defeinitely sounds like glow plugs. I had one defective glow plug in my MQ and on cold, winter's days, it would blow white smoke until it warmed up a bit. Cheers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTD13 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Get rid of the stupid 2.8 glow relay system and do GOLDTROL's manual glow plug mod. Did it to mine, use 4.2 plugs brand new 750cca battery and starts straight away every time, very little smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottheshits Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 As dye said white is unburnt fuel. Fuel is there obviously so it must be spark. If its not glow plugs check the rail for loose connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Get rid of the stupid 2.8 glow relay system and do GOLDTROL's manual glow plug mod. Did it to mine, use 4.2 plugs brand new 750cca battery and starts straight away every time, very little smoke. Link? By the way thanks for the input gents, im hoping its glow plugs too as its a cheap fix right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray! Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 It shouldn't be too difficult to fix, but whether it's cheap is another thing. It should be pretty easy to work out which plug is gone, by taking each one out and measuring the resistance, you can even pass some current through each one and see which one/s warm up. Cheers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTD13 Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Its on the patrol4x4 forum. Im at work atm but will post the link when i get back on the laptop if your interested Sent from my GT-I9100T using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacket_1985 Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Gold troll is here, he will probs answer for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTD13 Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/nissan-patrol-gq-y60-ford-maverick-11/solution-rd28t-glow-plug-problems-forever-47799/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Great read, although i noticed that gold troll wheels a gq, not a gu. Does that matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTD13 Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Maybe someone else can confirm but if there are 2 glow rails and 2 relays then I'd say they are the same, not sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 to all those who said glow plugs, gold star for you all. Cost of repair $270 (the cheapest repair bill ive ever had for my tuck) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 It started to do it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray! Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 You may need to check the glow plug relay, fuse and all connections. Also ensure that the main power line to the glow plugs is not defective. Cheers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Thanks ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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