Problem with 1994 2.7td Maverick

[gus1873]

Hi guys,I hope someone out there can give me some advice. I own a 2.7 1994 Maverick which I use mainly to get me to and from my shooting,as such it only does about 2500 miles a year. Today it developed the following problem,it struggles to get above 45mph and feels very sluggish getting there and will hardly rev above 2000rpm.At times it emits blue/white smoke but not all the time.When moving through the limited rev range I have it also feels like it's missing at times too......Any ideas.

 

[Terranosaurus]

Blocked fuel filter or mini filter, or perhaps fuel lines gone porous and sucking air.

The mini filter s the one to do first - its free as it just needs cleaning - its inside the banj bolt for the fuel supply to the fuel pump.

Then check the fuel lines everywhere for any signs of bad corosion/slight seeping etc

Change fuel filter - a few quid but should be done at service - often missed as cost saving exercise by home mechanics though.

 

[gus1873]

Thanks I'll get on it tomorrow

 

[extreme-4x4]

Thanks I'll get on it tomorrow

do air filter too while your there ay

 

[gus1873]

Thanks Hummingbird you were spot on,it's running better than ever now,going to do air and fuel filters later while I'm at it.....great advice well appreciated.