try some injector cleaner first and see if any improvement
Can anyone suggest the most likely cause for the excessive exhaust smoke my
> 405 SRDT (1995 model, 2.1l engine) blows.
>
> It's most evident on starting and is visible in the rear view mirror above
> 3000rpm. By 4000rpm it's starting to look like the batmobile.
>
> I've had the glow plugs replaced recently but it seems to chug a bit after
> starting, especially if cold. Mornings are close to 0 deg. C here at the
> moment. Starting can be difficult.
>
> I also had the head gasket replaced at the last service.
> Its performance and economy don't seem to have altered at all. I get 45mpg
> reliably--1100km between fills. I've always had it regularly serviced. >
> Could it be the injectors? I've heard they eventually need cleaning, and
> this has never been done to this car. I've owned it since new, it's now
> done 206,500 km.
>
> Looking forward to any wisdom coming my way.
>
> Bryn Parry
> Tasmania
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