Just replaced the starter (broken pinion clutch - hit and miss). I have no other car, so was running it aswas - just hard to start.

Trying to start her up the engine wasn't always firing up, and after turning over a failed start, smoke was coming from the air intake.

Doesn't seem to be happening now I've fitted the "new" starter as it pushes through and starts the car, but has very rough patches at regular intervals when cranking over.

Any ideas what's going on?

I have the feeling that this is going to be expensive....

Cheers

Rob

1986 Pajero 2.6l 5spd manual SWB

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