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Originally Posted by t walgamuth
It sounds to me like it has some bad glow plugs or a simple fuel leak. A compression test will tell the tale. I agree it is probably not the injection pump and that the mechanic probably is not diesel educated. White or light blue smoke can be fuel from a bad glow plug.
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I hope so, I want to avoid a an engine with bad rings or worn cylinder walls.
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Don't forget to grease the screw and threads on the spring compressor.
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