E300TD 1998 Engine noisy when temp below 5C, fine when warmed up...
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E300TD 1998 Engine noisy when temp below 5C, fine when warmed up...
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However, after starting, it hates the cold and is very noisy when the temperature is below 5 degrees c, or about 50F until the engine temp reaches normal..
Also, if I put the "ultra" BP deisel fuel in, the engine runs more quietly both hot and cold.
I would imagine that I could quieten the engine by adjusting / replacing something - but is it a garage or a diy task?
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However, after starting, it hates the cold and is very noisy when the temperature is below 5 degrees c, or about 50F until the engine temp reaches normal..
Also, if I put the "ultra" BP deisel fuel in, the engine runs more quietly both hot and cold.
I would imagine that I could quieten the engine by adjusting / replacing something - but is it a garage or a diy task?
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Check for air bubbles in fuel tubings.
If tubings are over 10 years old- replace them
Other thing to check would be chain tensioner. They are oil-charged and cold oil is taking longer to fill them up.
If tubings are over 10 years old- replace them
Other thing to check would be chain tensioner. They are oil-charged and cold oil is taking longer to fill them up.
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No idea what oil is in there, probably 20/50 Castrol. As to the mechanical pump and injectors being noisy, when the engine is warm, it is pretty quiet for a diesel.. but I do understand that by then, the metal parts have expanded with the heat...
I'll look for those 3 panels you mention thanks Plutoe.
I'll look for those 3 panels you mention thanks Plutoe.
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Air bubbles in fuel tubings... replace as required - OK thats one for the local garage! As is the chain tensioner...
I'm not a mechanic so again, off to the garage for that option, but I really like the logic of the cold oil taking longer to fill them up...
Really appreciate the ideas, even though the car is old, its a great drive and with it being so well behaved when its warm I want to "look after it" if there are early signs of trouble like the extra noise when its under "normal" temperature.
I'm not a mechanic so again, off to the garage for that option, but I really like the logic of the cold oil taking longer to fill them up...
Really appreciate the ideas, even though the car is old, its a great drive and with it being so well behaved when its warm I want to "look after it" if there are early signs of trouble like the extra noise when its under "normal" temperature.
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No idea what oil is in there, probably 20/50 Castrol. As to the mechanical pump and injectors being noisy, when the engine is warm, it is pretty quiet for a diesel.. but I do understand that by then, the metal parts have expanded with the heat...
I'll look for those 3 panels you mention, and maybe I sould use a different oil, 10/40?
thanks Plutoe.
I'll look for those 3 panels you mention, and maybe I sould use a different oil, 10/40?
thanks Plutoe.
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I can do that. As to why I said "probably", thats what I thought my local garage used.
When I last changed the oil, thats what I put in a car.
I'll ask to be certain...
Now I am feeling old and a little out of touch!
Appreciate the feedback..
When I last changed the oil, thats what I put in a car.
I'll ask to be certain...
Now I am feeling old and a little out of touch!
Appreciate the feedback..
