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Ford Connect Temp Problem

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Hi all my problem is as follows .i have a ford connect 2008 it started with black smoke coming from exhaust so i changed glow plugs no difference had the ecu looked at,still no good found to be the turbo rubber pipe it was split so put a new one on black smoke gone.thought all my probs were over started driving to work after a few miles temp gauge went up to half way thought that was ok so switched off engine 10 mins latter had to move van but wouldnt start the more i kept starting the more it drained battery.thisv is an on going problem its ok to drive but once the temp goes up i canot start till its rested for over an hour changed thermostat .plus many other parts im baffled anybody out there can help please

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    Does it start if you boost the battery?

    These engines need a healthy battery with good cranking power.

    a slightly discharged battery can struggle to spin the engine fast enough to fire.

    If it happens after a short journey then maybe it isn't getting the chance to re-charge

    Have the battery load tested and make sure the alternator is giving at least 13.5volts.

    Always worth a try....

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