My '91 JDM HDJ81 recently developed a drip from the injector pump, which seems to cure itself once warmed up.
I was planning to investigate the source, and temporarily reseal if appropriate, but then after a visit to the local Sam's Club I cut the ignition and she kept on running at very low RPM...just stumbling over and over.
I attempted to restart, but she just kept stumbling along. Killed ignition, and she eventually stopped after a minute or so. Freaked me out biggly because I was fearing a runaway from a blown turbo seal or something.
Since it was New Years eve I knew calling AAA for a tow would take foreever. Instead I opened up the air cleaner and got myself a rag in case I needed to snuff her and refired after a short rest. No issue. She ran fine and got me home. No issues with boost, smoke, or anything.
What do the diesel czars reckon happened there? I will add that I then drove it on another occasion and something similar happened, except that time she stopped normally, but upon refiring did the stumbling thing. I noticed there was quite a bit of clicking/clacking occurring within the injection pump. After a short rest, she fired and ran just fine.
Any insight would be appreciated. The rig is laid-up while I await a VE reseal kit to arrive.
Thanks!
I was planning to investigate the source, and temporarily reseal if appropriate, but then after a visit to the local Sam's Club I cut the ignition and she kept on running at very low RPM...just stumbling over and over.
I attempted to restart, but she just kept stumbling along. Killed ignition, and she eventually stopped after a minute or so. Freaked me out biggly because I was fearing a runaway from a blown turbo seal or something.
Since it was New Years eve I knew calling AAA for a tow would take foreever. Instead I opened up the air cleaner and got myself a rag in case I needed to snuff her and refired after a short rest. No issue. She ran fine and got me home. No issues with boost, smoke, or anything.
What do the diesel czars reckon happened there? I will add that I then drove it on another occasion and something similar happened, except that time she stopped normally, but upon refiring did the stumbling thing. I noticed there was quite a bit of clicking/clacking occurring within the injection pump. After a short rest, she fired and ran just fine.
Any insight would be appreciated. The rig is laid-up while I await a VE reseal kit to arrive.
Thanks!
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