Greetings Dave,

I mentioned in one of my posts that there appeared to be some sort of "end float" on the camshaft which meant that the pulley was fouling the sensor. I am not a mechanic and do not know the why's and wherefore's on how this was remedied but it was then that it was found that the woodruff key had broken and the camshaft was found to be 180 degrees out of position in relation to the pulley. This was remedied and it was at this point when it still refused to fire that the injectors were removed and replaced. It was only then that the vehicle fired up.

I cannot disagree with what you say about training etc. However, I recognise my limitations with diesel technology and therefore I am up-front with all my customers when asked to look at a diesel vehicle. This is accepted by my customers and bookings are taken on these terms. I will reiterate that I am at an age where a training course is not on my agenda and I am happy at learning "on the job". This is supplemented by learning from old sages as your good self and many hours trawling the internet. I do however find it most interesting and rewarding in finding an answer when confronted with a problem irrespective of whether its a diesel or petrol engine.

Thanks again for your interest.

Regards

Pete M