08 2.2 derv sport starting slow

[seadoo]

My jag starts sloe with clunk haf battery tested ok

[Old Peter]

Hi Andy, Welcome to the club.

 

Can you tell us a bit more, please?

 

Is it a difficult starter and does it run OK when started?

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

[seadoo]

Runs mint and done 180k no leaks or any mechanical issues. It turns slow and starts straight away but slow at cranking .I thought it was battery but I have had it tested at Halford s with the high tech batt tester .could it be starter motor

[Old Peter]

Possibly starter motor, Andy.

 

You have done 180k - which is a fair old mileage and still good for a few more.  Have you tried the terraclean service, though.  I would guess that the engine would like that!

 

Regards,

 

Peter

[seadoo]

Whats terraclean do

[Old Peter]

Whats terraclean do

Hi Andy,

 

It gives the engine fuel system a good clean, and is particularly good for diesels.  Just google the site.

 

A member of this club bought an x type 2.0 Diesel and it was a poor starter when hot.  He was told by a main dealer that he would need new glow plugs and injectors and a wallet with £1200 in it.  He spent £109 on a terraclean and the problem was solved.

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

[seadoo]

Do thay put it in the fuel tank or whats the process thay do thanks

[Old Peter]

Hi Andy,

 

They have a machine which they connect to the fuel system, and then run the car after connecting certs canisters to the machine.

 

There was a programme on "Wheeler Dealers" where they used one.

 

It does make a difference.

 

Regards,

 

Peter.