by manmountain » Wed Jun 03, 2020 6:15 pm
My 08 115 T350 tipper, 200000km, has been a reliable workhorse but has developed a problem over the last few weeks which has proved difficult to solve. The truck starts fine first thing but once it has run up to temperature and stop it it will not start. The engine fires but will not catch. After multiple tries it may go again but I've found it best to leave it for an hour and then try again whereby it usually starts. Once running it goes fine. A local diesel specialist had a look did a leak off test. They said the injectors were 'a bit worn' and recommended a new set (£1100) but couldn't guarantee it was the cause. They also thought the starter may have been at fault so tried it with a different starter but no difference. A mobile mechanic came out and read the codes on Sunday (there weren't any) and did an update and the learns. Fuel filter has been changed and I removed and cleaned a very oily/ carboned up map sensor but the problem remains. Very grateful for any nuggets of wisdom from anyone who has had (and hopefully solved) a similar problem