Petrol - In tank fuel pump

Yella Fella · 14th July 2016, 09:56

Yella Fella wont start. Turning over, but not firing. (1.8 Turbo, 64K miles).

I suspect its the pump as its the same symptoms as my tourer a few months back and that needed a new pump to sort the problem.

DGRMS don't seem to sell the pumps for petrol cars. Anyone know where I can source a new pump?

suzublu · 14th July 2016, 10:08

Have you checked the fuel filter for separation Glenn?

Yella Fella · 14th July 2016, 10:15

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Have you checked the fuel filter for separation Glenn?

No. I know this is a problem with our cars but have not has the pleasure yet of checking this on any of my cars.

. Is the filter in the tank also?

suzublu · 14th July 2016, 10:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yella Fella

No. I know this is a problem with our cars but have not has the pleasure yet of checking this on any of my cars.

. Is the filter in the tank also?

Lift rear seat, passenger side, it's under there

TomRS · 14th July 2016, 10:21

Best way to check if its fuel is disconnect the fuel line going to the rail and see if you get fuel upon ignition prime.

I know this is easy to do on a KV6 as the rail is under the cover, not sure on the 1.8 so maybe bad advice.
But its the best way to check if your getting fuel, unless you cant hear the pump prime when you turn the ignition on the its more than likely pump.

Yella Fella · 14th July 2016, 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomRS

Best way to check if its fuel is disconnect the fuel line going to the rail and see if you get fuel upon ignition prime.

I know this is easy to do on a KV6 as the rail is under the cover, not sure on the 1.8 so maybe bad advice.
But its the best way to check if your getting fuel, unless you cant hear the pump prime when you turn the ignition on the its more than likely pump.

The car is at home (im at work). The wife says she can hear the pump priming and the "nearly" starting.

Yella Fella · 14th July 2016, 11:35

I've bought the clip from ebay just in case separation is the problem. If not, Ill have the clip when it does happen!

TomRS · 14th July 2016, 11:58

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Originally Posted by Yella Fella

The car is at home (im at work). The wife says she can hear the pump priming and the "nearly" starting.

if its struggling to start then it could be the fuel filter seperation as described, worth while doing that and replacing the filter (seems how your removing the pump anyway)
If this doesnt cure it then look at ignition are you getting good spark etc.

Almost starting sounds more like not enough fuel, will the car start if you gently apply some throttle?

MDMH757 · 14th July 2016, 13:38

I had a similar thing a few weeks ago on my ztt 1.8t..... it was fuel filter separation.... bought a clip from eBay. ... 30 minutes to fit..... no problems since....

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neilll · 14th July 2016, 13:54

Fit the clip any way,it is a quick job to do at home. Not something you want to do while suited and booted!
Neil

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Yella Fella Nemo Me Impune Lacessit None at the moment Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glasgow's HMP Barlinnie, 'A' Hall, 2nd Flat Posts: 5,192 Thanks: 493 Thanked 1,094 Times in 666 Posts	I've bought the clip from ebay just in case separation is the problem. If not, Ill have the clip when it does happen! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Have you checked the fuel filter for separation Glenn?

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TomRS Posted a thing or two Mk1 ZT 190 - Mk2 ZS 180 - Mercedes E63 AMG S - Ford Ranger Hawk Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,456 Thanks: 123 Thanked 409 Times in 281 Posts	Best way to check if its fuel is disconnect the fuel line going to the rail and see if you get fuel upon ignition prime. I know this is easy to do on a KV6 as the rail is under the cover, not sure on the 1.8 so maybe bad advice. But its the best way to check if your getting fuel, unless you cant hear the pump prime when you turn the ignition on the its more than likely pump.

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MDMH757 Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham Posts: 269 Thanks: 48 Thanked 64 Times in 50 Posts	I had a similar thing a few weeks ago on my ztt 1.8t..... it was fuel filter separation.... bought a clip from eBay. ... 30 minutes to fit..... no problems since.... Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

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neilll Gets stuck in MG ZT,MG ZT-T Join Date: May 2008 Location: St. Helens Posts: 961 Thanks: 211 Thanked 235 Times in 158 Posts	Fit the clip any way,it is a quick job to do at home. Not something you want to do while suited and booted! Neil