Ticking Problems With Engine.

[Pappa-lazerou]

Hi all, I've recently had a loud ticking start coming on the engine (3.0 TDI). its really loud, its slightly lost some power but still goes, not overheating, but blows black smoke. sound like could be a cylinder, injector or maybe jumped a tooth on the timing belt (which is due for a change). only started 2 days ago when I towed my caravan home from storage and was going up steep bypass. seems like it happened with the added pressure as hasn't happened previously and I go the same route everyday. have changed fuel filter, oil but still ticking like a bugger. anyone come across this before with an resolution? Any advice appreciated..

[Awebb180]

Sounds a bit like an injector not firing correctly, need to get the flow rates tested as a start

Alex

[Pappa-lazerou]

Checked the injectors (loosened 1by1 as its running to check if it went) ticking still there. Checked to see if shims were tight and right height, all were ok. Checked timing and did timing belt same time ( just incase it had jumped but no). Doing my head in now. Anybody know a Toyota diesel specialist in South Wales or surrounding areas that knows hilux inside and out? Don't want to be paying for someone to chase a problem to rack up their labour charge.

[dervdave]

It is a Surf yeah ? ask the lads on the forum below the same question

http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/index.php

[Pappa-lazerou]

Yes it's a surf. I've registered on that other site but can't post for some reason.

[dervdave]

Yes it's a surf. I've registered on that other site but can't post for some reason.

Strange, try posting on this forum which has quite a few Surf owners.

http://www.hpoc.co.uk/index.php