Car diesel power system Mitsubishi Colt 4 and 5

Pre-glow system — general description
There is a glow plug for warming up the engine. As soon as voltage is applied, the filament coil in the heating rod heats up to a temperature of 850°C within a few...

Glow plugs — check
When checking the glow plugs, the battery must be fully charged, its voltage must be at least 12 V. The engine is cold. At temperatures above 55°C, disconnect the...

Glow plugs — removal and installation
Removing Remove the upper part of the intake manifold. Disconnect the wire (1), then current bus (2). Remove glow plug (3) and check it for externally visible damage....

Bleeding air from the fuel system
The fuel system includes the fuel tank, fuel lines, high pressure fuel pump (injection pump) with injectors and fuel filter. If there is no fuel supply, air must be bled...

Elements of the diesel injection system
Elements of the diesel injection system 1 - the upper casing of the toothed belt; 2 - cylinder head cover; 3 - semicircular seal; 4 - cylinder head cover gasket; 5 -...

Fuel shut-off valve — check and replace
The fuel shut-off valve should be checked when the engine does not start or continues to run after the ignition is turned off. If you turn the ignition on and off, you...

Idle code turns — check and adjustment
Since diesel engines do not have an ignition system, a special speed meter based on the photoelectric effect is required. It is expensive, and its purchase is not always...

Nozzles — removal and installation
A defective injector causes severe knocking of the engine and consequently damage to the bearings. Leaving the engine to idle, slightly loosen the union nuts of the...

Start of fuel supply by the injection pump — check and adjustment
Elements of the high pressure fuel pump The start of the fuel supply can be checked both on the removed and on the installed engine. A dial indicator is required for...

Fuel for diesel engines
Diesel engines should only be operated with commercially available grades of diesel fuel. Marine diesel fuel, diesel fuel, etc. apply is prohibited. When using diesel...

Diesel engine maintenance
Since diesel contaminates the oil in the lubrication system faster than a gasoline engine, most car manufacturers require more frequent oil and filter changes. Special...

Diesel engine check
If the engine does not start but white smoke is emitted, then with almost complete certainty it can be said that the glow plugs are to blame. The indicator on the...

Diagnosis of malfunctions of the diesel engine power system
Diagnosis of malfunctions of the diesel engine power system