1Kzte Engine Cold Start Delay

[Arjuna]

Dear members

I noticed a degrading problem when I crank the engine (1KZ turbo) in the mornings and when ever it is cold. It starts with a delay or a couple of miss fires, sometimes one the second crank. Occasionally everything is smooth and it starts like a brand new engine.

The problem occasionally came about 3 months back. Now it is very habitual. There is no engine power drop or smoke issue when it is running. No check lights. The diesel filter is about 25,000KM old. Air filter is about 8000KM old. Engine performance is in very good shape. Batteries are new.

I am worried about a this and looking for a clue before opening it up.

Am I in for something big here?

Can someone share an experience and give a clue?

Regards

Nana

[igormus]

hi Nana

check with all glow plugs

one or two of them play with you

check and revert // Igor