Tdi Baffeling Ford Techs

[edwardoplunkett]

2003 TDI with 12k miles. Sudden loss of power while driving. Initially would start up immediately, but lacked any torque for acceleration ( would move as if 5 guys were puishing it!). Rough idle quickly developed, followd by hard starts and lots of smoke out the tail pipe. Had it towed to Ford dealer as it's still under warranty

 

First thought wrong fuel - No.

Tried new MAF - No.

 

"Master Tech" working it now. Any suggestions on what it is?

 

I'll post back on what Ford finds.

[seatkid]

Crankshaft position sensor?

[Guest neil_wiles]

Vacuum pipe disconnected !

 

Are the brakes very hard when stopping ?

 

I had this and it took four days to identify.

[Masked Marauder]

The timing sprockets on this engine type are tapered and can slip causing the problems you describe.