General "Over Fuelling"1991 2.5td 290 Ducato Hymer

[Darn66]

Hi. I have recently taken my ducato to a diesel mechanic to try and source the problem with the over fuelling smell coming from the exhaust.

He had an idea that the fuel pump could be out of timing? So he's checked the timing and everything is spot on. He found a split fuel hose that he change. The engine is a mechanical turbo diesel so very basic with no egr valves etc.. So I've been told.

He advised maybe the next thing to do would be to send the pump off to be checked /reconditioned if required.

Wanted to get some more input from anybody that is used to this type of engine? It's had full engine service. Injectors have been re-tipped and tested. All hoses have been checked. Now timing and fuel pump timing is all correct.. What's next!!

 

[wheelnuts]

Hello , This is interesting , can you tell me if you sorted it ? When the mechanic 'checked' the
timeing , what method was used . sorry I didn't spot your post earlier . regards Tony

 

[Darn66]

Hi Tony.
Sorry for the late reply but for some reason the notifications for received messages doesn't work..? Still not sorted yet but to be honest not really looked into it as I've been busy. The mechanic checked the positions of the markers on the pully wheels.. But I have since taken it to somebody else and the asked me the same question as you.. His question to me was did they use a dti gauge? Is this a more precise way of setting the injection pump?
Regards
Darren

 

[ecunotemu]

What kind of miles are on it? If the timing doesn't sound off, you have normal power and noones been fiddling with the pump. I'd be looking at injectors.

Its pretty common for people to turn up the fuelling on the pump check the smoke screw still has its anti pamper intact. Some of those pumps have a timing advance on them when cold that may have failed.

 

[gomesdm]

Hello Friends.

I have a 1992 ducato 2.5td and seem to have a lot of white/blue smoke. And the smell its a bit bad.

Do you achieve some conclusion to this problem?

Thanks in advance.

 

[K333fer]

Hi. I have recently taken my ducato to a diesel mechanic to try and source the problem with the over fuelling smell coming from the exhaust.

He had an idea that the fuel pump could be out of timing? So he's checked the timing and everything is spot on. He found a split fuel hose that he change. The engine is a mechanical turbo diesel so very basic with no egr valves etc.. So I've been told.

He advised maybe the next thing to do would be to send the pump off to be checked /reconditioned if required.

Wanted to get some more input from anybody that is used to this type of engine? It's had full engine service. Injectors have been re-tipped and tested. All hoses have been checked. Now timing and fuel pump timing is all correct.. What's next!!

What pump is fitted to it Bosch or Lucas ?

 

[muso1958]

maybe test injectors if they arent atomizing fuel properly ,this will cause unburnt fuel to go to exhaust . if you remove them and fit them back on pipes turn over engine ,you can look at ends of injectors and see if you are getting good atomisation .or dribbling .be carefull fuel exits at very high pressure .

 

[K333fer]

maybe test injectors if they arent atomizing fuel properly ,this will cause unburnt fuel to go to exhaust . if you remove them and fit them back on pipes turn over engine ,you can look at ends of injectors and see if you are getting good atomisation .or dribbling .be carefull fuel exits at very high pressure .

That's is dangerous not only from the point of fuel entering the body at around 180 bar but also for the fire risk please don't try this

 

[muso1958]

Hi ive been a diesel engineer for 40 yrs this is why i suggested caution . obviously no naked flames and no fingers on ends of nozzles !
incidentally the pressure is similar to that exiting a pressure washer .I hope most have the sense to not put your fingers there either.
One could always put each injectors in plastic bottles or jar to avois any mess .
This is how a diesel specialist checks spray patterns on a test bench .

 

[K333fer]

Hi ive been a diesel engineer for 40 yrs this is why i suggested caution . obviously no naked flames and no fingers on ends of nozzles !
incidentally the pressure is similar to that exiting a pressure washer .I hope most have the sense to not put your fingers there either.
One could always put each injectors in plastic bottles or jar to avois any mess .
This is how a diesel specialist checks spray patterns on a test bench .

As engineers, mechanic.technitians, we have it drummed in to us how dangerous it is during our training , and know the dangers and no disrespect to any guys on here who want help fixing their vehicles theirselves but we don't know their capabilities do we , the amount of common rail stuff I've had brought in to our place that people have played with and been told I my mate told me to slacken the injector pipes to check for fuel is unbelievable really , was just airing on the side of caution no disrespect Ment

 

[muso1958]

As engineers, mechanic.technitians, we have it drummed in to us how dangerous it is during our training , and know the dangers and no disrespect to any guys on here who want help fixing their vehicles theirselves but we don't know their capabilities do we , the amount of common rail stuff I've had brought in to our place that people have played with and been told I my mate told me to slacken the injector pipes to check for fuel is unbelievable really , was just airing on the side of caution no disrespect Ment

Totally understand your point ,Maybe i should have rammed it in a bit more re being cautious.I have done this many times but obviously with all work on large heavy objects If not reasonably profficient in DIY dont do this ....or climb under your suspended vehicle without axle stands or use a craft knife by pulling it towards you ,or touch your exhaust when its hot i suppose i could go on forever.
I think though injectors are favorite ,It will probably cost around £50 to have them checked ,but no doubt they will be below spec even if they are still capable of doing the job ,this will invariably mean a big bill for having them recon'd
I always prefer to check stuff myself before handing over to someone who may well just want to make money out of you .
Apologies for any misunderstanding

 

[Darn66]

Thanks for all the input guys.. And don't worry I won't take my fingers off!!
The injectors have been fully reconditioned, tested & re-tipped so I am assuming that they are ok.
The pump I am not sure about there does seem to be various types in the manual I have but a bit reluctant to mess about with it to much.

I haven't fixed the problem yet and I am assuming there is a problem? but after reading one of your comments about it being a cold start issue might make sense as it does get better once the engine warms up a bit.

 

[ecunotemu]

Thanks for all the input guys.. And don't worry I won't take my fingers off!!
The injectors have been fully reconditioned, tested & re-tipped so I am assuming that they are ok.
The pump I am not sure about there does seem to be various types in the manual I have but a bit reluctant to mess about with it to much.

I haven't fixed the problem yet and I am assuming there is a problem? but after reading one of your comments about it being a cold start issue might make sense as it does get better once the engine warms up a bit.

Is your idle rpm correct?

 

[ecunotemu]

a bit reluctant to mess about with it to much

If you turn the lda screw anticlockwise it will reduce the fueling when you not in boost. If you have to turn it to the point that you have too low idle/judder you will have to adjust the idle screw to increase it again. If its overfuelling the idle is probably high anyway. If you record the number of turns / fractions of turns and direction you can set it back the way it was if you're not happy.

 

[Darn66]

I Would say so? The only thing which seems strange is when you turn ignition key glow plug light lights up and doesn't go out but the engine starts straight away without any hesitation.