Its not that cold but had some issues starting

[EdRedBird]

2010 Transit RWD 2.3L

Had the clutch replaced last wednesday, taking it out of the yard, Noonish, i had some issue starting it.
Engine turning over but not kicking in
This morning had to try start her for about 8 minutes same story, in addition she caught twice but as soon as i let the clutch come up or put her in gear (2nd time) she died.

Third time I let her run for a minute before i put her in gear .

Now googling I end up with glow plugs (are they different than spark plugs , asked the noob) or main-clutch cylinder (never heard of that thing either) but the fact that the name contains "clutch" makes me wonder if they been a bit negligent with the clutch replacement?

 

[Boringfrog]

"Clutch master cylinder" most likely, do you know if they replaced it? Are there glow plug lights on the dashboard?

 

[tacr2man]

A clutch should have no impact on the starting unless its in gear and you are trying to start and holding the pedal down and have clutch drag .
If the poor starting has come about due to it being colder when you went to start then I would be getting the glow plugs checked out for being burnt out or the controller not bringing them into use. HTSH

for your info glow plugs are like little heater rods , unlike spark plugs they are constant not intermittent , and only operate when engine (ambient) is cold ( mostly)

 

[TheBig1]

I would bet the earth lead to the gearbox has been left loose or is rotten. Easy to rule out using a jump lead from the battery negative to a cleaned area on the gearbox bell housing. If it starts easy with the lead attached have a good quality made up to suit. The OEM braided leads rot inside. They look good but often a good pull (or move it) and they fall apart

 

[The Wino]

If it drives normally once warmed up I think it's unlikely to be the clutch. I would first give them a call and speak to them.

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[Vipar]

+ 1. For the earth lead

 

[chatteris]

possibly something to do with the clutch pedal switch

 

[Gromett]

+ another one for earth lead. As you have just had the clutch done this is a possible contender due to work being done in that area.
I don't think it would be the clutch.

I had the same problem and it was one of the injectors was leaking back to the tank preventing pressure being built up in the manifold. A leak test on the injectors identified which one it was. I then ordered one and replaced it myself. Not a job for the faint hearted but easy enough. Total cost less than £150.

 

[EdRedBird]

tacr2man Got up early for it today.... started her in neutral ... no issue
Going to get up early tomorrow to test her with the clutch down (Wish I had seen that post earlier
(PLease tell me that avatar is not your camper ..... I want it, nothing more suitable for getting off the beaten track)

She is booked in for a check tuesday ... will mention that lead

 

[Gooney]

I would bet the earth lead to the gearbox has been left loose or is rotten. Easy to rule out using a jump lead from the battery negative to a cleaned area on the gearbox bell housing. If it starts easy with the lead attached have a good quality made up to suit. The OEM braided leads rot inside. They look good but often a good pull (or move it) and they fall apart

Used to be common on mini’s and Morris minors, a good indication was the choke cable used to get hot as the vehicle tried to earth through the choke cable.

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[Landy Andy]

Used to be common on mini’s and Morris minors, a good indication was the choke cable used to get hot as the vehicle tried to earth through the choke cable.

It’s the handbrake cable on Defenders.

 

[tacr2man]

It’s the handbrake cable on Defenders.

Had an old series diesel that started better with hand brake pulled hard on , same fault (earth lead

EdRedBird No that is my MoHo

 

[The Wino]

My friends just had a pretty expensive rebuild and respray of his Tr6 after an engine fire caused by a faulty earth lead.