Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 96 1.9td problem starting once engine is warm

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Mon 24 Mar 2008 03:17
96 1.9td problem starting once engine is warm - Subiacoste
hi all
just wondered if you guys help me out on this problem that i have with my peugeot 306 turbo diesel.N reg

cold start and it starts fine but there's loads of grey smoke and once the engine is warm it takes ages (about a minute) for it to start and again there's loads of smoke. its really annoying especially when it starts ok from cold but once i drive somewhere and warmed the engine up, turn the engine of and start it again it takes ages for it to start to the point were it nearly flattens the battery.

i have put new glow plugs in but have the same problem.
any ideas guys?

cheers subiacoste

Edited by Pugugly on 24/03/2008 at 07:09

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Mon 24 Mar 2008 07:12
96 1.9td problem starting once engine is warm - DL
If the glow plugs are of the correct TYPE and are working - then I would check the valve clearances. These tighten up over time and cause a loss of compression, hence bad starting.
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