Won't start

[Skelly]

Been out in Strat and parked on the drive, went to it an hour later to put it in the garage and it wouldn't start. :mad:
Managed to get it started with a lot of cranking and pedal touching floor but was running really rough, stopped when throttle released.
Won't start at all now :confused:

Cam timing ok

Any ideas before i start stripping bits off

Cheers
Alan

[mel lewis]

fuel pressure ?

mel

[The Slug]

Mel knows his fuel.....

[Cadami]

Alan, Check all the ECU sensor connections. Worth reseating them too?

[Skelly]

Cheers Mel, it was fuel pressure.

Some how the regulator got stuck so fuel was returning straight back to tank
Put a pair of pliers on the fuel return pipe to reduce flow back to tank to get it started then removed pliers.
Starts up as normal now:D

[mel lewis]

No Probs, Glad to help :cool::cool::cool:

Cheers Ian for your faith in my diagnostic skills :D

[The Slug]

Cheers Ian for your faith in my diagnostic skills :D

Now about this miss fire....?

[mel lewis]

Now about this miss fire....?


Well if you had used a 166 with an OBD socket, I could have plugged in and told you in a few mins !!!!.

But from what you describe as being like the ignition being switched off and on intermittently and the rev counter dropping to zero and back. I would only guess either interupted power supply to and from ECU to sensors or Crank sensor (may need removing and cleaning metal filings from end) + check sensor to ECU wiring.Also check ECU earths (all of them).

But that's a hard one to diagnose at distance.

P.S.
I hate putting this in writing as it may come round and bite me in the bum if its something else totally

[peteracs]

P.S.
I hate putting this in writing as it may come round and bite me in the bum if its something else totally

But isn't that part of the what the forum is about, may not be this particular solution this time, but in the future someone may do a search and it gives them a resolution to it.....

So the more ideas the merrier in my book.

Peter

[The Slug]

Well if you had used a 166 with an OBD socket,



Happen to have one that works for sale then???

[mel lewis]

But isn't that part of the what the forum is about, may not be this particular solution this time, but in the future someone may do a search and it gives them a resolution to it.....

So the more ideas the merrier in my book.

Peter

Exactly !

Any more ideas out there ???

[mel lewis]

Happen to have one that works for sale then???

You know I do.

But that's a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

Suppose I could do a part exchange !!!

[Bernard]

I also had a problem with Nellie on the Saturday drive back from Silverstone !!... she conked out !!!......... got as far as the A46 top side of Leicester and she just slowed... little or no throttle response, Oil and water temps slightly high max 10 deg, oil pressure good..... then stopped..............

Coming up the M1 it was roasting hot so I suspect a fuel/temperature related issue.......... left her for 10 mins and she fired up first time and got me home at a steady 50........... came to work in her this morning and gave her a darn good trashing... she's fine !

Now unless Dr Mel can think of anything else ?
ANY other opinions are greatfully recieved

Phil
Any other opinions would be welcome

[mel lewis]

Try this one Phil !
Depending on how much fuel was in the tanks (less than 1/3 ?) and the way your plumbed in. Is it possible you used all the fuel out of one tank resulting in low pressure & cutting out. While waiting enough fuel from the other tank filtered across to allow you to get home. Next morning both tanks now equalized, so a good thrashing would not repeat the fault.

???????
Dr Mel

[Jeff]

Dr Mel

Dear Doctor Mel,

I've been having some trouble with my ride height. Is it true that it'll all ride down with wear, and that my concern over the recent apelation "safari car" is undue?

Yours,
Worried of Eastbourne.

[mel lewis]

Dear Doctor Mel,

I've been having some trouble with my ride height. Is it true that it'll all ride down with wear, and that my concern over the recent apelation "safari car" is undue?

Yours,
Worried of Eastbourne.

Ha Worried of Eastbourn

Glad to see you are still about, I had thoughts you may have had something to do with that fire down your way, considering your mental state when you left Silverstone.

As per your "safari car" I am unable to comment as I believe you had a consultation with Dr Excuse, and his diagnosis was that it was your fault !.

And as a professional I am afraid I have "No Comment"

Dr Mel

[Ken Tomblin]

Worried of Eastbourne

I now of a good tube bender for the roo bars !!!!!!!!!!

[The Slug]

Worried of Eastbourne,

My I offer this this educational link, www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNOmTsmABIc








However before undergoing any medical procedure you need to consult the professionals, but I understand in your case you have, and are seeking a 2nd and 3rd opinion for your condition.

Good luck.

[Jeff]

My I offer this this educational link, www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNOmTsmABIc


Dear Ian,

Thank you for taking the time and effort to find such an educational video. The thought of approaching the springs with an Oxyacetylene torch was giving me cause for concern, even worry (I wasn't sure how I was going to sneak a set out of work without being noticed, those cylinders are rather big). However, having watched it now, I feel confident that I can solve my ride hight issues through the simple expediency of buying new springs the right length and rate. This is a complete revelation to myself having recently been left with the impression that I put it together incorrectly being the cause of the issue in the first place.

Relieved of Eastbourne.

[The Slug]

Dear Relieved of Eastbourne,

I'm so glad that you found it enlightening and has given the strength to take the first step as we all have to and admit "You" were wrong. It is so often, hard to see past ones simple reasoning that it was the wrong item, when clearly it was the manor of inclusion into the main that was the true source of the problem.

You have made great strides in your recovery and now you understand your issues you will soon bounce back.
This knowledge will give you the resilience and flexibility to hop right back and press on with the next challenge, don't recoil at the thought of more issues, more of opportunities to test your metal.

[Bernard]

Try this one Phil !
Depending on how much fuel was in the tanks (less than 1/3 ?) and the way your plumbed in. Is it possible you used all the fuel out of one tank resulting in low pressure & cutting out. While waiting enough fuel from the other tank filtered across to allow you to get home. Next morning both tanks now equalized, so a good thrashing would not repeat the fault.

???????
Dr Mel

both Sando and I thought the same.... So today have re routed the breather after blowing it through where there seemed to be a slight blockage !!..... Thanks for your input Dr

[mel lewis]

No probs Phil. hope it sorts your issue and best of luck for next week.

Mel

[Bernard]

No probs Phil. hope it sorts your issue and best of luck for next week.

Mel

Cheers Mel