Intermittent Starting

philb1254 · 20th June 2009, 13:25

Hi guys, new to the forum, wonder if anyone can help.
I have a rover 75 2.5 v6 (petrol) 2001.(48,000 miles)
Recently been having intermittent starting problems. With the engine hot or cold, it sometimes just won't start. Turns over really well but won't fire.
Any advice gratefully received.

T-Cut · 20th June 2009, 13:38

Do a search for 'FFS'. This is my quick find term fo the Fuel Filter Syndrome. Maybe you have symptoms?

TC

Simon · 20th June 2009, 13:43

If it is indeed the fuel filter that has come adrift, we have an easy-to-follow How-To just here: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/down...ile=tid005.pdf

Plenty of other technical documents and guides on the main homepages too (http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk).

Where's my manners

...... Welcome to the club!

philb1254 · 22nd June 2009, 10:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Cut

Do a search for 'FFS'. This is my quick find term fo the Fuel Filter Syndrome. Maybe you have symptoms?

TC

Thanks for that. Because my car is a 2001, is it possible to tell, while it's in the car whether my filter is the new or old type. I understand the older type doesn't suffer from FFS.
My filter has finger loops on top of the white cap and the label reads:-
25/04/2001
09:41:41
WGS 100031

philb1254 · 22nd June 2009, 10:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon

If it is indeed the fuel filter that has come adrift, we have an easy-to-follow How-To just here: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/down...ile=tid005.pdf

Plenty of other technical documents and guides on the main homepages too (http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk).

Where's my manners

...... Welcome to the club!

Cheers. Philb.

philb1254 · 23rd June 2009, 17:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by philb1254

Cheers. Philb.

I think i've established that my filter is of the earlier type, so i'm going to try the cam sensor.
Philb.

T-Cut · 23rd June 2009, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by philb1254

My filter has finger loops on top of the white cap and the label reads:-
25/04/2001
09:41:41
WGS 100031

That is indeed the earlier filter design.

TC

Departed · 23rd June 2009, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by philb1254

I think i've established that my filter is of the earlier type, so i'm going to try the cam sensor.
Philb.

Could be Cam , but most people have reported this only happens on a hot engine. Certainly was on mine.

20th June 2009, 13:25	#1
philb1254 Newbie rover 75 club V6 Auto Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dartford Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Intermittent Starting Hi guys, new to the forum, wonder if anyone can help. I have a rover 75 2.5 v6 (petrol) 2001.(48,000 miles) Recently been having intermittent starting problems. With the engine hot or cold, it sometimes just won't start. Turns over really well but won't fire. Any advice gratefully received.

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Do a search for 'FFS'. This is my quick find term fo the Fuel Filter Syndrome. Maybe you have symptoms? TC

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Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	If it is indeed the fuel filter that has come adrift, we have an easy-to-follow How-To just here: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/down...ile=tid005.pdf Plenty of other technical documents and guides on the main homepages too (http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk). Where's my manners ...... Welcome to the club!