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Just thought I'd post the latest. I've been dosing the car up on injector cleaner and it seems to have done the trick, so hopefully it was some blocked injectors. Thanks for all your help.

Thanks to all for the useful comments. As I'm in darkest Devon at the moment I'll have to wait till I get home before doing too much in-depth investigation. However, doing a few cycles of the glow-plugs doesn't seem to make any difference (ie wait for light-out, switch off ignition and switch...

Evening all, Not been in the forum for a while, goes to show the veg burning 2.7 LWB Maverick has been running well! However, I've recently been experiencing a need to turn it over for quite a while before it fires. Although the glow plugs checked out ok, from looking at the archive I'm...

It might be a shot in the dark, but it might be worth checking the engine oil level. I had a similar issue which coincided with an engine oil level past the mark. I have an Elsbett veg oil conversion on my Mav, so my level can rise if I'm not careful! Just a thought. Glenn

Thanks for the confirmation. Glenn

Evening all, Does anyone know what the extra clutch hydraulic line is for on my '97 LWB Mav? It runs from the clutch hose connector block to just about the rear axle, where it ends with a bleed nipple! All it seems to be good for is causing a headache when the line rusts and starts to leak...

Thanks guys. I've cleaned up both battery terminal clamps and with some copper grease got them nice and tight. Seems to have worked a treat. Regards, Glenn

Evening all. Back in the forum after a while out. I admit it; the Mav's been working fine (until now). I have an intermittent problem with starting the car recently. On turning the key to commence the plug-warming cycle; instead of getting the usual dashboard lights coming on, the clock...