by Kenton » Mon Dec 02, 2019 10:56 pm
Cheers for the reply Al. I should have made my post clearer. My Inlet manifold is the original, and having covered 140+K miles, it will need cleaning. Being that the EGR valve is not removable, I would ideally like to replace the manifold - rather than attempting to clean it - for the aforementioned reasons. I wouldn't honestly know if my TDCi has the same inlet system as the TDDi, I am presuming it may not be owing to the fact that there are so many minor differences. I have changed the glow plugs, the injectors, the MAP sensor, and cam sensor within the last year, but i cant seem to get rid of an un-even tick-over problem when started from cold. This only NOW lasts for about 5-6 seconds until it evens out nicely, but after a while on tick-over, it emits blue smoke which gradually gets worse, until i drive it away. The filters, oil, and just about everything else have been replaced recently. I have removed the CAT which may account for the smoke, but the rough idle at the point of start really annoys me as the van goes like stink (apologies for the pun) when it is driven.
Hope this is enough info Al. Sorry to waffle. So, in short, to possibly cure a problem, but most definitely cross yet another component off the list!
All the best, and thanks again,
Kenton
2005 T230 LX 90 TDCi LWB
ST 17" alloys
Focus ST170 seats
Fiesta Zetec S/W & G/K
Mondeo Inner Door handles & vents
Sport spoiler
Blacked h/lights
Side bars
Facelift rear lights
Lined/carpeted
Lowered on Gaz kit
110 intercooler
De-Cat
Remapped