21 replies to this topic

[spannerman]

hi there.  what gap do you think you have now between the sensor and the timing lugs. I have a similar problem, but do not want to damage my crank sensor. in reply to your own problem, have you thought about a compression test

[hubby1959]

It's only smoking cos no2 pot isn't working, once you get that done it should stop, try loosening the fuel feed nut slightly on no2 as it might be airlocked

[cliffy 71]

But surely if it's smoking fuel is going into the cylinder but not igniting ? As for a compression test the engine ran perfect in the car it was taken out of. Could glow plug cause it

[cliffy 71]

Sorry the crank sensor goes as far down as it can . We had it about 3 mm from fully in and it wouldn't go .

[cliffy 71]

Oh yes a big warning ! When working on crank shaft sensor fill the hole in with some tissue etc , I dropped the bolt into the gear box and had to partially remove the box I was not happy !

[stooge75]

Oh yes a big warning ! When working on crank shaft sensor fill the hole in with some tissue etc , I dropped the bolt into the gear box and had to partially remove the box I was not happy !

ohhhh.that would be a right downer.wonder how many have done same thing & said "Oh b*llox,I'll just leave it n buy another one"

[cliffy 71]

Still no joy with this car, cylinder no 3 still off and smoking like hell, iv checked glow plugs, is there a way to test the injector or what should my next step be cheers