starting problem 406 hdi 110,2002.

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Re: starting problem 406 hdi 110,2002.

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stealthe wrote:
lozz wrote:
iuse Brake cleaner for starting derv engines people might laugh but its better than easy start 8)
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Don't try this at home.

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Thats aload of bollax
how many garages do you know that wont use brake cleaner?
how many mechanics do you see dressed in a hasmat suit when using it ?

if it was dangeraus shops wouidnt be able to sell it it wouid be ilegal ,
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Brake cleaner is perfectly safe - for cleaning brakes.

If you read the article, you'll see that's not what he was using it for, and he basically ignited the stuff using his welder, turning it into a highly poisonous gas.

There are millions of household products which are utterly lethal if used incorrectly.

For example, if you're cleaning your toilet, and use a combination of bleach and ammonia, you will create one of three substances (depending on the proportions of bleach and ammonia you use):

1) Chlorine gas, which can kill you if you inhale too much, but can also cause serious long-term health damage if you don't inhale a lethal amount

2) Nitrogen Trichloride, which is highly toxic and volatile (read: dangerously unstable explosive)

or

3) Hydrazine, which is essentially a very highly explosive rocket fuel - too much ammonia will cause this stuff to explode
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like the sound of 3) thou highlander,could do with some of that for my scooby lol
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Re: starting problem 406 hdi 110,2002.

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Took the fuel filter out today and gave it a shake,after about 15 spins car started without easy start,so hopefully new filter and seal should sort it :) thanks for all the advice guys :)
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Started first time today so on the right track :) how do i know weather mine is a D8 or D9 ? i'm a tad clueless :)
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Phil406 wrote:Started first time today so on the right track :) how do i know weather mine is a D8 or D9 ? i'm a tad clueless :)
D8 has slatted front grille,
D9 has honey comb grille with big lion sat in horse shoe badge

thats one of the quick ways of working out d8s d9s
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Thanks lozz :)
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406 wont start

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my 406 2001 wont start unlike it and i just checked every thing possible and i discovered its very very low on engine oil. infact not any trace of oil on the dip stick .should i just refill with engine oil and try again??
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well i certainly would NOT try to start it with no trace of oil in it :shock:

1st job is put that key down and fill it with oil and hope no damage has set in :shock:
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seems the fuel consumption is high

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discovered the fuel consumption is high and has electrical issues ,trip display malfucntions(resets itself without touching and later goes back to normal and resets again)what should i expect when i get to the work shop
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aye itl knock its nads off with no oil in :(
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Re: starting problem 406 hdi 110,2002.

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mine is sorted now starts first time,had already changed the glow plugs but still had problem when warm....new fuel filter and seal sorted it :)

thanks guys :)
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Good news, Phil. Glad it's sorted. 8)

(suppose this means you won't be need in lots of volunteer help during the holiday season then.....) :cry:
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dogslife wrote:Good news, Phil. Glad it's sorted. 8)

(suppose this means you won't be need in lots of volunteer help during the holiday season then.....) :cry:

lol still need to sort the backbox and wipers,check all brake lines before mot :)

if ya ever down this way pm before ya come :)
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