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help with 2.8 turbo lux not running properly

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help with 2.8 turbo lux not running properly

Post by barnsy »

hey guys soo ive just finished heaps of work to my hilux tried to start it for the first time this morning and when i first start it will rev to about 2500rpm with my foot flat to the floor the dies back to about 500rpm running like a dog then eventually dies. its also blowing heaps of smoke..
does anyone have any ideas of what it could be?
any help is muchly appreciated.
ide really like to get it going today.
cheers sam
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Post by beinthemud »

what work was done
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Post by joel HJ60 »

Is the air filter blocked?
Exhaust blocked?
Water in the fuel?
Blocked Fuel filter(s)?
Low on fuel?
Air in the fuel?
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Post by barnsy »

cheers for the replys guys. problem fixed
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Post by beinthemud »

Do tell
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Post by barnsy »

fuel lines around the wrong way on filter. stupid mistake on my behalf. although i have been working on it for 5 months missing one thing isnt too bad. took it for its first spin this mornin runs like a charm
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