Non starting issue

Wee dregor · Mar 16, 2023

Hi all having an issue with starting changed starter motor after a failed start and squeĺing starter motor which was on way out ignition turns and cranking but car wont tic over or start but after a good few attempts with a fully charged battery the air filter box exploding open!! anyone experience this or can explain what's causing issue its like its not ignighting fuel, could it be ignition switch
Just as we've had 4 months free of no repairs
Freelander 1.8 k series

Alteredtech · Mar 17, 2023

Hi,

If there is a smell of fuel when you try to start, and starter is running, you have certaintly the plugs or the cap distributor that are dead.

Regards

Wee dregor · Mar 17, 2023

Seems like fuel not coming through which made me feel like it was ignition switch plenty fuel in tank haven't managed to check plugs yet starter working thanks will try a bit more investigating will try checking cap distributer

Wee dregor · Mar 26, 2023

Hi all changed starter motor cleaned plugs fuel coming through checked ignition switch and coils car cranking over sparking but seem to have a backfire going into inlet manifold from spark plug 1 car wont fire up anyone experienced this and any ideas could it be that the timing has slipped since rebuild in sept or something else
Just 1 more summer longing for with top off

Nodge68 · Mar 26, 2023

Is the timing belt in time?
Does it have a distributor? If so are the plug wires in the correct sequence?

Wee dregor · Mar 26, 2023

Oh just been doing more investigating plugs in correct sequence took timing belt cover off tried turning over looks like like timing belt has been jumping and very loose when cranking what would cause it to become so loose everything is out timing wise ..........

Wee dregor · Mar 26, 2023

Nodge68 said:
Is the timing belt in time?
Does it have a distributor? If so are the plug wires in the correct sequence?

Timing belt so loose and been jumping after noticing when cranking

Nodge68 · Mar 26, 2023

Wee dregor said:
what would cause it to become so loose everything is out timing wise ..........

Incorrectly fitted tensioner is the likely cause.

Wee dregor · Mar 26, 2023

Nodge68 said:
Incorrectly fitted tensioner is the likely cause.

Could it cause any engine damage ie pistons hitting valves or is it just a case of stripping down aligning crank pully and cam pulleys re fit timing belt and trying to start new belt was fitted with new water pump with engine rebuild and head gasket done only September had a few months repair free what's my options guys I've done so much to this car and love it but ..

Nodge68 · Mar 26, 2023

Wee dregor said:
Could it cause any engine damage ie pistons hitting valves

Definitely could, it's an interference engine.

Wee dregor said:
or is it just a case of stripping down aligning crank pully and cam pulleys re fit timing belt and trying to start

At this stage you've nothing to loose by trying that.

Wee dregor · Mar 26, 2023

Nodge68 said:
Definitely could, it's an interference engine.

At this stage you've nothing to loose by trying that.

Will give it a try and if not after owning her for 3 years
With work I've done
New windscreen and rear glass
Petrol tank carrier
Discs pads/ droplinks
Rear drums rear brake shoes
Handbrake cables ×2
Exhaust manifold exhaust cat and backbox
Track rod ends
Propshaft bearings
New radiator and air con radiator
New hoses throughout
New coolent bottle
New cylinder liner
Head gasket repair
Engine rebuild
New diff mounts
New wishbones
Drive shaft gaiters
1 off leather interior
Starter motor New belts
Soft top ect ect all done by myself has been a good restoration project if anyone wants to take over more than welcome time for freelander 2 maybe arrrgh lol

kermit_rr · Mar 26, 2023

You need to figure out why it's loose too, plus check the teeth on the belt for wear/missing teeth

Wee dregor · Mar 26, 2023

kermit_rr said:
You need to figure out why it's loose too, plus check the teeth on the belt for wear/missing teeth

New belt hasn't even done 600 miles nice and new

kermit_rr · Mar 26, 2023

Wee dregor said:
New belt hasn't even done 600 miles nice and new

If it's been skipping though, teeth could be chewed

Wee dregor · Mar 26, 2023

kermit_rr said:
If it's been skipping though, teeth could be chewed

Thanks will give it a good check over I have a spare New 1 I might replace with

Wee dregor · Mar 31, 2023

Hi so had a bit time today to strip down and investigate if I have any engine damage and I have a question before I dive into head I can't seem to turn engine by hand using the crankshaft bolt to align crankshaft it's only turning 180 degrees left to right, right to left and can't align with tdc.spark plugs out Cams are lined up but is there a way to re aline without taking head off am I thinking that bent valves are preventing it from fully turning or is there a way to turn cams to try and re align with crank shaft moving freely any ideas or will head have to come off to inspect to see what damage has happened in order to re align everything again from start

Nodge68 · Apr 1, 2023

With the cams lined up, there will be at least 2 valves open.

To turn the crankshaft, you'll need to turn the cams to close the offending valves, which will allow you to turn the crankshaft until the next valve stops it. You'll probably need to do this several times to get the crank into the safe position.
Once the crankshaft is lined up on it's mark, then re-align the cams.

Wee dregor · Apr 1, 2023

Nodge68 said:
With the cams lined up, there will be at least 2 valves open.

To turn the crankshaft, you'll need to turn the cams to close the offending valves, which will allow you to turn the crankshaft until the next valve stops it. You'll probably need to do this several times to get the crank into the safe position.
Once the crankshaft is lined up on it's mark, then re-align the cams.

Wee dregor · Apr 1, 2023

Thanks
Thanks will give that a go cheers

Wee dregor · Apr 18, 2023

Tried aimlessly to free up crankshaft and to no evail could get it to line up or budge so set about stripping head down and fearing the worst that the valves were stopping crankshaft turning and suprise suprise I've found the problem 4 broken valve stems ...........Down but not out never give up .....

Non starting issue

Member

Well-Known Member

Member

Member

Well-Known Member

Member

Member

Well-Known Member

Member

Well-Known Member

Member

Very

Member

Very

Member

Member

Well-Known Member

Member

Member

Member

Similar threads