Disco will not start on petrol

Disco in OZ · Oct 29, 2011

hi all, my disco 1 3.9 v8 was being driven on petrol when it ran out and engine died ... the wife them switched over to the gas and it ran fine. after filling it up with petrol it will not start, on petrol. it starts on gas no problem.
i have checked the fuse for the fuel pump, and its ok. the fuel filter is also new. the fuel pump relay clicks when attempting to start, so i think thats ok..
is it possible to kill the fuel pump by running it dry, or is it something simple ??

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Oct 29, 2011

Air in the fuel lines

Disco in OZ · Oct 29, 2011

how do i get it out ? i keep turning ignition but nothing... no fuel coming through filter. would this need bleeding like air in brakes ???

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Oct 29, 2011

You will need to bleed the air out, am not sure about bleeding the fuel on a v8 - do a google

Disco in OZ · Oct 29, 2011

will do... let you know how it goes, thanks ..

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Oct 29, 2011

Next time don't let her run it til the petrols gone!!!!

Disco in OZ · Oct 29, 2011

yeah, ive already had that talk. she has just passed her license so she thinks the petrol fairys fill up the tank. !!

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Oct 29, 2011

if only!!!
Good luck mate!!
You could have a look in the "v8 engine" section on here too!

Disco in OZ · Oct 31, 2011

found the fault.. the fuel pump is dead, got a new one on order

Mr Noisy · Oct 31, 2011

They can be a bit touchy these petrol pumps, they run very dry when there's not a lot of fuel about to cool it (pump heats up, evaporates petrol, seizes up)

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