Ford Escort 1.8D 1996 mk6 - cold engine troubles

Hi! I am currently having some troubles with my Escort. On a cold engine, it is very hard to start. When started however, it runs smooth for ~1 minute before it sounds completely terrible. Going VRR... VRR..VRR - then after 5 minutes of warming up the engine, it will run smooth, and also start up beautifully for as long as the engine is warm.

Thanks in advance for any help!! It is MUCH appreciated!

PS and quite obviously you don't have to tell me I need to get that fan belt changed... I've bought it already, just haven't had the time yet :)

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• starting
• troubles
• ford
• escort
• mk6
• 1996
• 1.8D
• diesel
• problem
• cranking
• exhaust
• crank
• superbowl

[ursa81]

Hi!! Since this is my most watched movie on the Tube I decided I'd let you in on a status update.

The Escort is still running :) I've driven it ~20000/30000 miles/kilometres since 2008, and it's still running, much thanks to the help from this community :) thank you all.

In the end it was the return cables from the injectors that were the biggest problem. Old cars often has this problem. Good news is: a VERY easy fix :D drag off the old and replace. $5 upgrade :) much better now!

[ursa81]

Hi!! Since this is my most watched movie on the Tube I decided I'd let you in on a status update.

The Escort is still running :) I've driven it ~20000/30000 miles/kilometres since 2008, and it's still running, much thanks to the help from this community :) thank you all.

In the end it was the return cables from the injectors that were the biggest problem. Old cars often has this problem. Good news is: a VERY easy fix :D drag off the old and replace. $5 upgrade :) much better now!

[1700iDiGuy]

rub the vaseline in really well to make sure no air can get in, then start the engine and give it a few revs to try and purge the air from the injector lines and fuel filter, if all is well after 5-10 minutes then you've found your problem, though double check, shut down engine then come back a few hours later when its cold and try it again! goo luck!

[ursa81]

Hi! I tried the vaseline tip, and I think it worked a little bit. But I've heard from mechanics that a lot of these 90's Escorts, Sierras and Mondeos has problems in the motor (can't remember the part name in English right now).

And on such an old car I guess the best thing is to drive it till the rust demon eats it up anyway :)

I've changed the brakes on the back wheels by the way. Man I'll never go down that shadowy path again ;)

I'll try changing the glow plugs next.

[someplayer90]

but why do you have the lights ON when you are trying to start it?... you will kill the car battery ;o

[ursa81]

in Norway you are required to have your lights on at all times, but I think the battery is quite new, so that's OK (at least for now).

[carwrtr1]

Don't you have an engine block heater? It could be the injection pump needing adjustment.

[steikovn]

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[MrMarianpazdzioch]

Wymien sobie swiece żarowe cepie...

[w0r7h]

you have burned glow plugs i have the same problem,change 2 of the glow plugs and problem's gone

[jaggass]

is that the european escort in north america?

[hairynews]

turn your lights off!

[munteanuioan]

u need tensioner puley and your belts replaced.also check the glowplugs.the squeek is from a loose belt/pulley.

[ATCOTractor]

Your injectors are fucked

and mexicodriver is right, buy a GTI!!