Recent content by westy1974

It's alive !!!!!!!!!!!!! Turned out to be a dodgy pump,new pump fitted and she fired first time. :D A very big thanks to all who suggested possible causes and keep up the good work :)

Just been out to start cambelt swap , lined up cams to inlet marks and timing mark and noticed that the sprockets have been marked at 1/2 tooth interval and these line up perfectly with timing mark , can only assume this was done at last belt changed so timing is ok (always ran fine before...

Another update Wetting plugs,good strong spark but still no go , stripped pump yesterday and replaced filter, checked all fuses and relays and all good, just decided to check cambelt and cams appear to be one tooth out on timing mark - would that be enough to cause a non-start ?

Update 3 Just been and stripped down ignition and checked/cleaned contacts and switch, still not starting though although can hear the fuelpump self priming now when ignition is turned Still no nearer to getting it running though so ANY suggestions are greatly appreciated. :D

^^^^^ sorry, never thought off that , live just outside of Uttoxeter in staffordshire , about 15 miles from Stoke-on- Trent .

Update 2 Just ran a compression test to rule out HGF and all cylinders are showing around 230 psi so that's one less option :D

Update Just been out and ran a 12v feed straight from the battery to the pump , connected + to purple/white ,- to black (top to prongs in pump connection) , outcome was that nothing happened at all , not a sound , I assume that if that is the correct way to externally power the pump then the...

Hi all , just been out and checked spark and sparking as it should be, must be a fuel delivery issue but stumped as to what ? Going out to have a look at pump now so will report back shortly

Quick update Fitted new crank position sensor and checked impact switch ...... still no joy , anyone have any tips or tricks for testing the fuel pump without removing from tank ? or any other suggestions are very welcome

Hi all, hope you've all had a good Christmas Right,down to business lol. The missus was driving her 1.8 53 plate money pit home on Xmas eve and it suddenly lost all power and would'nt rev, she managed to go about 100 yards to a layby on tick over then it stalled. I went out and towed it back...