Escort Van running problem

sikora · 08-02-2010, 11:18 PM

I have a 1999 Escort Van 1.8 diesel (non turbo) which has been playing up. Basically it stutters a bit when driving. I can compare it a bit to when i HT lead is on its way out on a petrol engine. Something holds it back for a second, then it goes again. Other times it still drives ok but feels a little underpowered. This is alot more noticable when cold but doesn't completely disappear once warm

I've changed the fuel filter and injector crossover pipes, as well as running injector cleaner through it.

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tabetha · 09-02-2010, 09:23 AM

Did you use MILLERS injector cleaner, this is awsome stuff and the best I've found.
What make of filter did you use ?, delphi are well worth paying extra for, it may be you are starting to suck air from a perishing filter head diaphragm, see if it is nice and solid the pumpy bit.
tabetha

sikora · 11-02-2010, 06:47 PM

No wasn't Millers injector cleaner. Fuel filter was a Fram item. I'll check the button on top of the filter housing but i'm pretty sure it gets solid

Any other suggestions?

tabetha · 11-02-2010, 07:55 PM

Seriously, try some MILLERS, have known it make big differences on cars already treated with other makes first.
tabetha

cosworth726 · 12-02-2010, 02:43 PM

had same problem with 18 fiesta turned out to be the copper washers under the injectors run great after

sikora · 22-02-2010, 07:52 AM

Still having problems with this. Wouldn't even start this morning. Starter motor turns and it'll fire for a second if i press the accelerator, but then cuts out
Fuel primer is solid and fuel flows from the pipe that goes to the injector pump.

This is twice now that it wont start. Both after only starting the van up to move it. Seems to start ok the day after a longish drive.

11-02-2010, 06:47 PM	#3
sikora Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Flint, North Wales Posts: 72	No wasn't Millers injector cleaner. Fuel filter was a Fram item. I'll check the button on top of the filter housing but i'm pretty sure it gets solid Any other suggestions? __________________

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09-02-2010, 09:23 AM	#2
tabetha 15K+ Super Poster!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: uk Posts: 17,384	Did you use MILLERS injector cleaner, this is awsome stuff and the best I've found. What make of filter did you use ?, delphi are well worth paying extra for, it may be you are starting to suck air from a perishing filter head diaphragm, see if it is nice and solid the pumpy bit. tabetha

11-02-2010, 07:55 PM	#4
tabetha 15K+ Super Poster!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: uk Posts: 17,384	Seriously, try some MILLERS, have known it make big differences on cars already treated with other makes first. tabetha

12-02-2010, 02:43 PM	#5
cosworth726 15000 Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: westmidlands Posts: 20	had same problem with 18 fiesta turned out to be the copper washers under the injectors run great after

22-02-2010, 07:52 AM	#6
sikora Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Flint, North Wales Posts: 72	Still having problems with this. Wouldn't even start this morning. Starter motor turns and it'll fire for a second if i press the accelerator, but then cuts out Fuel primer is solid and fuel flows from the pipe that goes to the injector pump. This is twice now that it wont start. Both after only starting the van up to move it. Seems to start ok the day after a longish drive.