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no start after installing SS lines from Tangerine |
dax1969 |
Nov 13 2020, 08:08 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 372 Joined: 10-March 14 From: belgium Member No.: 17,103 Region Association: None |
Hi guys,
The car is a 1974 2.0 with fi, fuel pump mounted near the steering rack. The car has been reliable all summer but a couple of weeks ago the car wouldn't start at first. After a lot cranking she fired up but had to keep her running using the throttle. I limped home and there I noticed fuel pouring out at the front. After inspeciton I found a ruptured fuel line. I decided to order and install the SS fuel lines fm Tangerine. As it took a few weeks before they were here I cleaned and coated the tank. Yesterday I installed the ss fuel lines and renewed all hoses with 30R9 ones near the tank and pump (the enginebay were already renewed with correct high pressure lines). After installing the lines, new fuel filter and hoses I poured a few liters in the tank and the car started right up. She idled for about 5 minutes and stalled. Assuming there was not enough fuel in the tank I poured in another 15 liter. As fm that time I couldn't get the car started properly. After a lot of trying/cranking she started up but stalled right away. It looked like the car did not get enough fuel or so. Others suggested kinked lines so I checked them again but they were all clear. Checked the lines in the engine room and the feed and return both contained fuel. As the fuel pump looked old I decided to install a new one and check the hoses once again. Changed the relay with one fm the headlights but no difference, no start. After a lot of cranking the car starts for about 10 seconds... noticed that the fuel filter is only half full (no idea if this is normal or not). When I crawled back under the car I noticed a puddle of oil right under the oil filter... not a few drops but a puddle. Could one relate to the other ? I am pretty sure that the SS lines and connections are ok but why isn't she starting ? What I did notice is that the fuel pump (the old one and the new one) only gave me that typical buzz/whine when turning on the ignition once. My old pump made a buzzing noise going up and down and the new one started doing the same after a few attempts. I just managed to start her up again for 10 seconds and then I didn't even hear the pump. Inside the engine bay everything is dry, no leaks. what else could I do/test ? Injectors ? I think I have a more serious problem now, seen the oil leak. Thks yr feedback krgds Dax |
ndfrigi |
Nov 13 2020, 03:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,953 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
Here in the US we can borrow loaner tools from auto supply store like fuel pressure test kit. Maybe you can ask your auto supply store so you can test your fuel pressure/flow.
like above mentioned for kink, double check under the fuel tank which normally get kink after dropping the tank down. you can try to look at the round access below to check it. |
dax1969 |
Nov 13 2020, 03:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 372 Joined: 10-March 14 From: belgium Member No.: 17,103 Region Association: None |
Here in the US we can borrow loaner tools from auto supply store like fuel pressure test kit. Maybe you can ask your auto supply store so you can test your fuel pressure/flow. like above mentioned for kink, double check under the fuel tank which normally get kink after dropping the tank down. you can try to look at the round access below to check it. Perhaps I can get hold of such a kit. Never done it before so I have to ask where do you hook up the meter to test pressure on 2.0 ? |
ndfrigi |
Nov 13 2020, 04:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,953 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
Here in the US we can borrow loaner tools from auto supply store like fuel pressure test kit. Maybe you can ask your auto supply store so you can test your fuel pressure/flow. like above mentioned for kink, double check under the fuel tank which normally get kink after dropping the tank down. you can try to look at the round access below to check it. Perhaps I can get hold of such a kit. Never done it before so I have to ask where do you hook up the meter to test pressure on 2.0 ? Usually there should be in the middle of the driver side (#1 and #2 injector) fuel rail an option to connect it. Or buy a fuel pressure gauge and install it in the middle of the rubber fuel line between #4 and #2 injector. |
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