The injector heat shields should be replaced every time you remove and replace the injectors - these are a fit only once part.

If you don't fit new ones then the chances of a good seal is somewhat diminished...

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Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Indeed, it looked like they were there, normally I remove them by hand before turning the motor over, because they fly into the air. I even sliced a bit out of the side of a screwdriver to try and remove one, no budge.

I can't remember what the hole should look like without a shield in it though, does it look similar to a shield ? as in with a circular "step", or is it just a concave surface with a hole ? I'm guessing the second option.

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W116 450 SEL 1975 - sold
W114 long wheelbase ambulance, 3 litre diesel 1974

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VW T4 van - support vehicle

... and she's running, started VERY easily with a tow start.

( yes, battery and start motor are fully functioning )

Current theory as to what the problem was is that there are some centrifugal weights in the injection pump that get stuck and will only free up with a tow start.

Fingers crossed that she starts when cold tomorrow morning.

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306D 1975 (camper) - rusting away
W116 450 SEL 1975 - sold
W114 long wheelbase ambulance, 3 litre diesel 1974

VW Golf 1 convertable - midlife crisis item
VW T4 van - support vehicle

Did you try to start it normally before the tow?

I am not an authority on IPs, but as I recall those weights are part of the governor. I was not aware that a governor issue could cause a no-start.

I will be interested to see how it behaves after it sits and cools down for 6-7 hours.

Don't get me wrong, I am very happy for you that it's come to life, but we haven't learned anything conclusive yet as to the problem, have we?

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2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

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Only about 326 times ......

...... before the tow we asserted that there was some unburnt diesel smoke coming out of the exhaust when trying to start it.

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306D 1975 (camper) - rusting away
W116 450 SEL 1975 - sold
W114 long wheelbase ambulance, 3 litre diesel 1974

VW Golf 1 convertable - midlife crisis item
VW T4 van - support vehicle