sishyplops Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Hi all, I have a 2003 ranger double cab and its a bit smokey on start up, once it's started its absolutely fine and dies NOT use any oil, I'm guessing it's unburnt fuel is that the likely source?? I've had the truck for about 5 yrs I think and it's only done 20,000 miles in that time it's now got 125k on the clock, has a full service history but it is about due a service. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Not enough mileage for a diesel the injectors gum up try some diesel cleaner in your tank should fix it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 thanks dead eye i'll try that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Worth simply looking at the air cleaner if its been a wile since you serviced it, but some how doubt its that unless really bad fillter. I would check the heater plugs it could well have one down and that would make it smoke like you discribe, any sign of anything on the drive where the exhaust exits ? If smokes hazy blue it could be a valve stem / seal but again with the ranger i doubt this, look at the heater plugs is my tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 My other Ranger had this,one knackerd heater plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 We have it serviced every year even though it does about 4K a year, it's always wanted for nothing but the smokey start has got worse, I'll book it in to our local garage, every year the mechanic asked me if I want to sell it but I always say no, but I do have an itch for a disco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 We have it serviced every year even though it does about 4K a year, it's always wanted for nothing but the smokey start has got worse, I'll book it in to our local garage, every year the mechanic asked me if I want to sell it but I always say no, but I do have an itch for a disco That way you get to see much more of the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 We have it serviced every year even though it does about 4K a year, it's always wanted for nothing but the smokey start has got worse, I'll book it in to our local garage, every year the mechanic asked me if I want to sell it but I always say no, but I do have an itch for a disco Disco -------- Nooooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Ha I know what you're saying, what's the best alternative with 7 seats at around 3-4K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Patrol GQ . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigeon jim Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 I had that problem it was a leaking injector, would leak fuel into the cylinder overnight and would burn off when started in the morning, Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 And yet the Aussie off road sites say "Ranger" no, no, no and "patrol" if you're gay Makes you wonder why ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 And yet the Aussie off road sites say "Ranger" no, no, no and "patrol" if you're gay Makes you wonder why ? Don't believe owt you hear on a forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Don't believe owt you hear on a forum. There's a lot to be said for that advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted March 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Since when do we take advise fro Aussies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Ha I know what you're saying, what's the best alternative with 7 seats at around 3-4K Nissan terrano no cam belts go any where do anything unbeatable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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