Hello all,
I have a 2000 LDV Convoy van with the non-turbo Ford Transit 2.5 engine in it. I have problems starting it on cold mornings. The symptoms are very much as if the battery is a bit flat, i.e. the engine tries to turn over but doesn't quite make it. However, I replaced the battery and charged it out of the van before installing it. Next morning, same problem. In the afternoon once the weather had warmed up a bit the engine turned over and started without any problems.
Any ideas? Bear in mind that this engine has no heater plugs. Now this is just a comment and I'm sure it's not the cause but I was very surprised at how small the starter battery was when I bought the van, I have a narrowboat with a little 1.5l engine in it and that has a massive starter battery, whereas this convoy has a 2.5 engine and a battery no bigger than the one in my car. Is this normal or a cost cutting thing on LDV's part? The recommended replacement battery is also physically quite small.
Many thanks,
Simon Marshall
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