alfmech Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 hi guys i am looking for some advise with a potentially silly problem i have with my project defender, brought it as an incomplete non running wreck that previous owner had begun a conversion to shoe horn a 300tdi from a disco add an auto box and changed fuel pump to a non edc one with the 3 wire connection on top which i assume would be of a throttle pot in its previous install. having rebuilt most of the wiring loom that went up in flames when i first tried to start it i have finally changed to fresh diesel and tried again just to know i have a running wreck would inspire me to complete it, so far i have done as follows drained cleaned and refilled the tank drained and refilled fuel filter(currently using old one just for test purposes) replaced stop solenoid on back of pump turned key and after several attempts there was life.....ish it will start willingly enough but refuses to idle, if i try to pick up revs it hesitates and then picks up and seems almost to be a delayed reaction between moving linkage(by hand i havend modded for cables either throttle or kickdown) and generally sounds as ragged as hell. i admit this is a barebones effort so might be something very simple i have missed there is no air box/snorkel on yet just the u-section pipe before the turbo, cooling system is fine oils are fine instant oil pressure intercooler is connected can someone please put me out of my misery have i got something wrong or have i got a duffer? i realise there is an awful lot left to do but this is just soul destroying to me and i am not clued up enough to figure out the problem thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy V8 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 you could really do with checking the timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth's dad Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 sounds like the same problem i had on my conversion, air was getting into the fuel line from the tank to the lift pump, check all the fuel hoses eliminating them one by one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfmech Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 i think i have this problem sorted now thanks, timing was checked and found to be ok fuel lines were checked and system re-bled vacuum pipes checked air cleaner box bodged into place with length of flexi hose turned the key and it worked so unless i got visited by the mechanical fairys it must have been fuel orientated what a relief to hear that diesel come to life like it meant it though thanks again for the input guys off to do some wiring and plumbing on it now i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 don't forget we love pictures of projects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfmech Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 ok still plodding along and doing a bit when time/money permits, just wondering if there is a gearbox x-member that will fit with the auto box or if i have to mod something from another car? this project seems never ending lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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