any diesel experts

[btc]

hi all anybody any good with diesels my daily a bmw 525tds has started to loose power car starts first click of the key no smoke and no excessive noise it just seems to be down on power i did think about removing the egr valve but i don't think that would cause the issue

thanks brian

[ChasR]

It could be your injector pump I am afraid to say. It is not unheard of them dying on the 2.5 TD engines either.

[dodgerover]

Something obvious like the fuel filter being partially blocked or debris in the lines? Airfilter restricted, turbo not turboing? Got any management lights on?

[ChasR]

Airfilters make a bigger difference on dervs when compared to petrols. I know my 306 is notably more responsive when the airfilter is changed.

[TurboDieselWeasel]

I go with the previous comments; check the obvious stuff first... Fuel filter & air filter and blocked fuel lines. Especially a clogged fuel filter can make a lot of difference! No fuel = no power... ;-)

[btc]

thanks for the replies i would have thought the pump would give other symptoms like poor starting rough running but as i say car starts first click of the key hot or cold no smoke steady smooth tickover i will do a service at the weekend is due and give the egr a clean out

brian

[btc]

Feb 10, 2011 21:22:23 GMT dodgerover said:

Something obvious like the fuel filter being partially blocked or debris in the lines? Airfilter restricted, turbo not turboing? Got any management lights on?

no warning lights all go out as they should

[rmad]

Thanks for the help so far guys...anyone who can help btc, please send him a PM.

Someone had a link to a good car mechanics forum the other day...I can't find it now though.