55td

Hi - I've recently transplanted an Endura TDi with CAV Rotodiesel pump into a non-turbo van. I got a garage to do the conversion for me, but I have been having big cold start issues and have sourced the problem to the fact that the cold advance solenoid has not been wired in!! I was aware the PCM on a non-turbo Endura would run it no problems with regard to cold start, but it doesn't seem to have anywhere in the loom to wire it into?? Does this mean putting a complete TDi PCM into my van?? Any help greatly appreciated!

penwa

Bloody old thread but, I have recently done the same transplant to my van. And have the exact same problem with the cold start and was just wondering if u ever solved the problem?

55td

OLd thread but any replies I still get via email. Are you getting poor starting problems and/or serious diesel knock when it does start??? What I did in the end was take the electronic pump off the TDi lump and replace it with a fully mechanical version off of a 1994 Mondeo TDi. This goes straight on and there is no electronic gubbins or ECU to worry about. The problem with the pump you have at the moment is, is the fuel injection advance through the rev range is electronically controlled via the ECU and the various sensors on the engine. If your engine has the 'injector pulse sensor' and 'crank sensor' you will need to retrofit the ECU off the vehicle you took the engine out of. A lot of work, so I would advise getting an older pump off of an earlier Escort TDi or Mondeo - then have it tested/reconditioned and fitted. Hope this helps!!