Hi,
Sam P.
Sometimes unpleasant coincidences of several unrelated events occur.
It is possible that a poor start of the motor is not associated with replacing the fuel filter.
And, most likely, is not connected with the replacement of the cam belt.
Sam P wrote:One mechanic said it was low on compression and needed the extra battery to help it get going.
Before the replacement of the belt and the filter, the compression was normal, after-catastrophically decreased?
This does not happen.
Sam P wrote:If the timing belt was not set right would this affect the compression?
Only not in the engine Transit 2.5 diesel.
Incorrect installation of the belt can lead to an accident with the valves, after which the motor does not start.
Incorrect setting of the injection timing when replacing the belt can give a late fuel injection. With this, the cold motor is badly wound up and pulls badly, works gently and quietly. There may be white or blue smoke.
The error is easily corrected by turning the TNVD shaft clockwise.
If adjustment within the slots on the injection pump pulley is not possible, remove the belt and turn the injection pump pulley clockwise on one tooth.
If the problem is not in the installation of the belt, fill a full tank of fuel.
If the engine is better to start after refueling, the problem is that fuel from the injection pump flows into the tank.
This is possible due to a malfunction of the booster pump or a loose fitting of the locking needle in any injector.
This is me about all sorts of coincidences.
If the problem is not in the installation of the belt, fill a full tank of fuel.
If the engine is better to start after refueling, the problem is that fuel from the injection pump flows into the tank.
This is possible due to a malfunction of the booster pump or a loose fitting of the locking needle in any injector.
This is me about all sorts of coincidences.
I wish you success!