Is the glow plugs on my Drifter not working?
I have a 2.5 Drifter 2004 model. Last week I replaced my glow plugs for the 4 time in a year . This morning, I started the car and All it does is cranks but does not start. I removed the glow plug rail and tested them one by one.
Is the Mazda Drifter 2.5 diesel engine noisy?
This should not be an issue with the 2.5, seeing that the 2.5 is considered by many to be one of the quietest diesel engines of its era. If your Drifter is noisy, don’t run to the nearest workshop and have your pump and injectors replaced, no, rather consider having your vehicle’s oil checked and changed.
Why does my Mazda Drifter make a ticking sound?
There were cases where people who experienced a ticking sound in the engine, had their injectors replaced, which solved the problem, and if this is the remedy to your noisy engine, have SAC handle this for you. Another cause may be the copper “top Hats” that are installed before you put in the injectors.
What kind of oil does Mazda Drifter 2.5 take?
The 2.5 doesn’t like thin oil, so if the oil placed in your vehicle was 5W30 or 0W30 or something similar, get rid of it. You need to use something thicker, like 10W40.
Why is the glow plug not working on my Mazda Drifter?
I need some advice on a Mazda Drifter 2.5. Initially it started with the glow plug light not coming on from time to time. Following some threads on the forum I replaced the relays, bypassed the relays with a switch, etc. This morning it seems nothing is working at all.
Are there any problems with the Mazda Drifter 2.5?
If this unit is faulty, they will stay on permanently and this may cause the plugs to burn out. All of the abovementioned issues is NOT Mazda specific; you may be a Drifter 2.5 owner without ever having experienced any of the abovementioned issues.
What should I do if my Mazda Drifter is noisy?
If your Drifter is noisy, don’t run to the nearest workshop and have your pump and injectors replaced, no, rather consider having your vehicle’s oil checked and changed. It does happen (and SAC refrains from this) that workshops keep one drum of oil which they use on every vehicle during service intervals.
What does top hat on Mazda Drifter do?
One of their functions (being made of copper) is to act as a sound buffer; they assist in deadening injector noise. Have a reputable technician inspect the injector and the copper “top hat” situation. Have your vehicle’s glow plugs checked.