Vauxhall Zafira chuffing sound

Car: Vauxhall Zafira
Variant: 1.9 cdti sri man
Model Year: 2006
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Chuffing sound from engine o/s when starting from cold,lasts about 5 mins/3miles.Only happens the first start of the engine that day cheers
Posted: Jan 20, 2011 (13 years ago)
chuffing sound?have a listen under the bonnet to pinpoint the noise,its worth checking all intake pipes to air box and to turbo and intercooler and have a listen for exhaust blow from egr,front pipe and exhaust manifold,does the chuffing sound affect engine performance?any warning lights on?
Posted Jan 20, 2011 (13 years ago)
No power loss,will check pipes tomorrow cheers
Posted Jan 20, 2011 (13 years ago)

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