PS_Bond Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Well, I'm finally at the stage of trying to start this thing - having removed the immobiliser in a fairly aggressive way after the grub screw holding it in place went rounded. Fuel is reaching the injectors. The starter is turning the engine - but it won't fire. Battery? The one in there is of unknown age, so at least 8 years old with the last 2 years doing nothing. I'd decided to replace it anyway, but had hoped I could use it during the pre-MOT overhaul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Assuming all is ok, then a decent spin should start it. perhaps a jump off a second battery to give it that bit extra. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS_Bond Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 We shall see - the engine wasn't exactly turning over quickly. Gave in and bought a new one this morning, so I'll drop that in the thing tonight and try. If the fuel is getting through the injectors and the compression is good enough I don't think there's anything should prevent it if given enough of a kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstevemex Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 how old/contaminated is the fuel?have you tried direct feed to pump with fresh fuel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyboy Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 how old/contaminated is the fuel?have you tried direct feed to pump with fresh fuel? Didn't think this affected diesel in the same way as petrol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS_Bond Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 If there's too much water in it, it's not going to help. FWIW, this stuff is clear (and smells of diesel!); haven't tried direct feed yet as I've got fuel reaching the injectors & it has been cranked a moderate amount, albeit slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS_Bond Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Starts and runs Stopping is more of an issue - someone has played silly buggers with the loom, so the shutoff solenoid was powered regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 There's no pleasing some people Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS_Bond Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 I know, picky, picky Onwards & upwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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