ericobrave Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Just taken rebuilt 90 - 200tdi- out for first major after complete rebuild and fine for first 50 miles then sudden loss of power and stops- will start after few seconds but only runs for 200/ 400 yards then stops again. I do not know this engine - it has done 121,000 and whiIe it was out of the 90 I had fitted new fuel pump and timing belt and filters but nothing else as I intend to swap engine for one out of my 110. The fuel pump was a cheap one and I did not fit the spacer. The truck is 20 miles from home and I want to recover it in the morning - any ideas please 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejparrott Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 How long will it idle when you start it but don't drive it? Sounds like fuel starvation to me. Has it sucked something up? How clean is the tank and fuel lines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Definitely a fuel issue.. The engine will run fine without the lift pump, however you say it's a cheap one.... I would say you've had your monies worth from it already and it's blocking the fuel line when you demand more fuel. Do check your fuel filter also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericobrave Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Thanks for replies, idling time varies but can be ok until revved, tank and filter new on rebuild 50 miles ago, engine had been standing for a long time -many months until a year ago and did not respond to accelerator which is why I replaced pump and filter but deliberately did not over rev when I acquired until I had replaced the timing belt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Undo the fuel filler cap and try driving without it to rule out breathing issues. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericobrave Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 Thanks, just off to recover it in my trusty 110 - will report back later 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericobrave Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Thought I had reported back yesterday but must have pressed the wrong button! 90 now back home - embarrassed to admit that the problem,as usual, was self inflicted; the fuel pipe union into the tank was loose and sucking air - i had obviously not pinched it up when installing tank on rebuild so had been ok for first 50 miles but worked loose. Thanks for your response 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 at least it was a cheap & quick fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericobrave Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Yes, was concerned at one stage that it might be £600 for injector pump etc which would have pushed the total cost of this rebuild nearer the divorce limit - already had to recarpet the house to placate - she can't understand why I need two Defenders. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohlins Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Good to let others know of a basic overlook....we've all done goofy things and will continue to do so. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffR Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 We had identical issues with a 200 Tdi Disco, changed lift pump - failed, changed fuel filter- failed, eventually tracked it down to being a porous joint in the fuel line from the tank to the injector pump and a slack jubilee clip. Replaced the fuel lines with 8mm copper and all has been fine ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat_pending Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 she can't understand why I need two Defenders. Suggest she only needs one pair of shoes and one handbag. Better still take them all to the charity shop while she's out, then fill her wardrobe with Land Rover parts. Women! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericobrave Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Wardrobe????? Don't go putting ideas in her head with your fancy southern ways - we are north of the Trent and she has a perfectly adequate nail on the back of the door!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 A nail? You're wealthy folk then ! Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyC Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 A nail? You're wealthy folk then ! Mo Probably a galvanized nail at that !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericobrave Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 This isn't turning into a Python sketch is it ? the moderator won't be pleased !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 stay on topic please all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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