hi have a s reg 1.8 diesel van, non turbo, when i start it in the mornig, it wont start first time, but starts on the second attemppted, but is really smoke sort of a white/bluey smoke, this goes once engine is warm and has no problems the rest of the day, is this fine,

as am planning on getting a full service next week, as have to get shock replaced, so will get it done then, just wanted some advice really

 

Check the filter head, if the diaphragmn is on the way out it allows air to get in which could cause all you have, they suffer terribly from this, a lot of peeps carry a spare one, 10 minute job to change only need 2-3 spanners, they are about £12-£15 for a new one.
Another check you could do is pump the primer prior to starting 1st thing in the morning, if it's not solid to start with but takes pushes to make firm then this again suggests the filter head(diaphragm).
tabetha

 

i'm having same probs, and being a complete novice where would i find filterhead to replace it?

any help be much appreciated