Car Turns Over But Wont Start

The_Monk · 24th July 2007, 06:33

Last night coming home the car wouldn't start. It turned over but wouldn't fire, the breakdown man came to have a look and suggested the fuel line had come adrift in the tank. "A common problem" he said. He could hear the pump running and when he checked the pressure at the engine there was none. He squirted some stuff into the engine and it fired and then cut out, and then concluded he was definately right with his analysis.

He give me a lift home and brought the car back on a flat bed truck. Is this an easily fixable thing to do myself? Or is it dealer all the way? A quick search also indicated the fuel filter but I could not see the how-to anywhere, probably staring me in the face!

Thanks

Dave

The_Monk · 24th July 2007, 06:48

Found one how-to it was in the PDF section! I forget that bit!

How on earth do you measure 38Nm of torque to tighten??!?!

Volzhskyboy · 24th July 2007, 07:01

I think we're talking a torque wrench!

The_Monk · 24th July 2007, 07:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volzhskyboy

I think we're talking a torque wrench!

Makes sense

Keith · 24th July 2007, 10:22

Do you mean for the retaining ring?

If so that is sort of three fingers worth of "heave" plus or minus a finger

The_Monk · 24th July 2007, 15:21

Well I've done it!

It was mighty scary with the petrol, I dont think I breathed the whole time! I now have nagging thoughts about the seal as it was a bit fiddly getting back in, I drove it round the black and everything seems ok.

Thanks to everyone is the other threads that I searched! and the excellent how-to!

rdholmes · 25th July 2007, 13:55

Nice one - well done.

Its not that bad is it?

If you haven't put the clip (or screw) on then expecvt to do it again in about 10 months! I've done mine 3 times now.

The_Monk · 25th July 2007, 17:53

I have not put a screw in yet, I couldnt get to B&Q to get one, but I will get one and do it when I'm feeling brave again!

I presume there was a clip on it to start? As it came off I guess its now in my petrol tank somewhere, should I endeavour to get it out or leave it, and will it do any harm? Fishing in the petrol tank sounds a dangerous sport!

GreyGhost · 25th July 2007, 17:58

There was no clip unless it was fitted after manufacture by an owner or garage.
Had one been on it is unlikely that it would ever come off. Buy one and fit it, much better than a self tapping screw.
WJC000230 about a fiver.

The_Monk · 25th July 2007, 18:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

There was no clip unless it was fitted after manufacture by an owner or garage.
Had one been on it is unlikely that it would ever come off. Buy one and fit it, much better than a self tapping screw.
WJC000230 about a fiver.

cheers! Just ordered from rimmers!

24th July 2007, 06:33	#1
The_Monk I really should get out more....... - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 2,586 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Car Turns Over But Wont Start Last night coming home the car wouldn't start. It turned over but wouldn't fire, the breakdown man came to have a look and suggested the fuel line had come adrift in the tank. "A common problem" he said. He could hear the pump running and when he checked the pressure at the engine there was none. He squirted some stuff into the engine and it fired and then cut out, and then concluded he was definately right with his analysis. He give me a lift home and brought the car back on a flat bed truck. Is this an easily fixable thing to do myself? Or is it dealer all the way? A quick search also indicated the fuel filter but I could not see the how-to anywhere, probably staring me in the face! Thanks Dave

24th July 2007, 06:48	#2
The_Monk I really should get out more....... - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 2,586 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Found one how-to it was in the PDF section! I forget that bit! How on earth do you measure 38Nm of torque to tighten??!?! Last edited by The_Monk; 24th July 2007 at 06:52..

25th July 2007, 13:55	#7
rdholmes Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8T Conn SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woodley Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nice one - well done. Its not that bad is it? If you haven't put the clip (or screw) on then expecvt to do it again in about 10 months! I've done mine 3 times now. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Cheers Roy

24th July 2007, 07:01	#3
Volzhskyboy Gets stuck in MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cleveland, UK & Russia Posts: 570 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I think we're talking a torque wrench!

24th July 2007, 10:22	#5
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Do you mean for the retaining ring? If so that is sort of three fingers worth of "heave" plus or minus a finger

24th July 2007, 15:21	#6
The_Monk I really should get out more....... - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 2,586 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Well I've done it! It was mighty scary with the petrol, I dont think I breathed the whole time! I now have nagging thoughts about the seal as it was a bit fiddly getting back in, I drove it round the black and everything seems ok. Thanks to everyone is the other threads that I searched! and the excellent how-to!

25th July 2007, 17:53	#8
The_Monk I really should get out more....... - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 2,586 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I have not put a screw in yet, I couldnt get to B&Q to get one, but I will get one and do it when I'm feeling brave again! I presume there was a clip on it to start? As it came off I guess its now in my petrol tank somewhere, should I endeavour to get it out or leave it, and will it do any harm? Fishing in the petrol tank sounds a dangerous sport!

25th July 2007, 17:58	#9
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	There was no clip unless it was fitted after manufacture by an owner or garage. Had one been on it is unlikely that it would ever come off. Buy one and fit it, much better than a self tapping screw. WJC000230 about a fiver.