Easy start spray and TDi engines

[Tonto]

Been having trouble starting my Terrano and had the AA out twice recently. First chap said replace the starter relay, which I did, then after starting once it wouldn't start again. Called AA out again and he just used a squirt of easy start (no testing of anything) and said replace glow plugs. I am taking to the garage to get it serviced but am going to have to call the AA again to get it going to drive it to the garage. What I would like to know is, is it safe to start it with easy start as the instructions seem to say not?

 

[rustic]

Been having trouble starting my Terrano and had the AA out twice recently. First chap said replace the starter relay, which I did, then after starting once it wouldn't start again. Called AA out again and he just used a squirt of easy start (no testing of anything) and said replace glow plugs. I am taking to the garage to get it serviced but am going to have to call the AA again to get it going to drive it to the garage. What I would like to know is, is it safe to start it with easy start as the instructions seem to say not?

You can start a diesel with WD40 too.:thumb2

It sounds as if you have fuel starvation, could be air in the fuel lines, do you have lots of white smoke after starting?:nenau

An RAC guy started my company diesel vectra with WD40
There was a leak in the fuel line, and all the fuel ran back to the tank.

It only did it when left for a week.
The starter motor, just didn't turn over the engine long enough for the pump to get fuel.

However, check your glow plugs, easy to check, see download section..

 

[trophymick]

It's fine to use occasionally but personally I would only use it in a emergency.
If you need to start your Terrano to get it to the garage, you'll be OK. :thumb2

 

[Tonto]

That's put my mind at ease. Thanks very much for your replies.