Recent content by jado78

Thankyou very much Ben

Well, I have had a look and I cant seem to find the required info in that manual.

Thanks Ben, I will check that one out.

Guys I have removed and replaced my zd30 engine due to a cracked head and scored bore. I am trying to salvage some parts off the old engine. I am trying to get the injector pump off and I am having trouble. It appears to have 3 bolts holding it behind a gear turned by the timing chain. Does this...

Thanks Bullwinkle, I am leaning towards the switch too. If I keep pressure on the gear stick and hold my tongue right it stays on.

Thanks for the reply, I will start looking at those. Cheers, Jade.

Guys, I am after some diagnosis help please. When I have my STR in reverse the reverse lights go on and off intermittently. Is there a sensor on the gearbox that could be a problem or should I be looking else where for the problem. I have tried to put pressure on the gear stick in different...

I think the problem may be a cracked head. Reading through some other posts of people with similar problems. I have been loosing a little bit of water and topping up the reservoir every couple of weeks but have noticed no water leaking out. They seem to crack around the injectors which then...

Oil level is fine and no noticeable fuel usage increase. I did think starter motor but thought it would be more constant. The rough chugging for a few seconds after starting has thrown me also. Does diesel get pumped in every time the ignition is turned on like it petrol cars? If so that may...

Guys I am starting to have some cold starting issues with my ZD30. It is getting what I consider a compression lock up when trying to turn over. After around 10 attempts I will get it to start but it chugs badly for a few seconds similar to when you have stuffed glow plugs (which are new). It...

Thanks tweak'e, it get onto that now. Cheers, Jade

Sorry to hijack this post but I am also having starter problems with my 03 STR zd30. I am getting the starter motor screatching / stalling mainly when cold starting but if the engine has any wormth it seems to start fine. Also after I do get it to cold start it gets a real rattle up for 2 or 3...

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