Intermittant Low Fuel Pressure Problems - Page 2

GreyGhost · 18th April 2007, 21:11

Aha got it "Wild Goose Chase"

Ratdogfink · 18th April 2007, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

Aha got it "Wild Goose Chase"

Wild goose chase, dam, dam, dam. Wild goose chase, it fits. Mind you I haven't tried it, it might not be that hard to chase a wild goose.
I'm gonna start using it so people have to guess on other forums what it means.
Sorted.

admdwj · 18th April 2007, 21:41

Perhaps if the car would start I could try to chase the wild goose!!!!!

JohnDotCom · 18th April 2007, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

Aha got it "Wild Goose Chase"

Well Cracked GG.

Its strange nearly every person using it on Dark side lives in Herts including our Baxlin who used it From Tring, Herts.

Sorry I notice these sort of mad things!

rdholmes · 19th April 2007, 19:27

One other thing while I think of it.

When reassembling the fuel filter it can be a BOAG (bit of a b**ger)

to get in and hold it tight and do the ring up.

Little tip, - move the rubber seal down a little and seat it first, then push the filter housing back down and.... hopefully, do up the O ring nice and tight.

Keith · 19th April 2007, 21:22

Frankly if the Rover!! Dealer the car is with has not checked and or fitted the orange clip they need shooting it is absolutely the first thing to do.

admdwj · 20th April 2007, 07:29

When I passed on the Forum's suggestion, the comment was that they knew about this and that they quite often get Cars from other Garages with this issue. However they did not give me a definitve yes we have checked this, although the inference was that they had.

They are now advising that after fitting the Fuel Regulator Unit (whatever this is) that it now starting, and will try it several more times today (Friday). I hope that this includes some test driving, even if it is to get their Bacon Rolls.

admdwj · 23rd April 2007, 12:33

Collected Car late on Friday, and all seems well to date.

The Fuel Regulator Unit appears to have been the main problem, they did however put the old Fuel Pump back in (I'm amazed that they still had it), but the diagnostics were showing a pressure 2.5 Bar when it should be 4.0 (which achieved with the new pump.

Given my earlier problems with them, they are willing to take the labour costs as a hit, but are asking me to pay for the part, which is £160. I've offerred £100, epsecially since I've already paid £420 to date, we'll see. At least they let me take the Car before we have finally agreed on a price.

rdholmes · 24th April 2007, 07:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith

Frankly if the Rover!! Dealer the car is with has not checked and or fitted the orange clip they need shooting it is absolutely the first thing to do.

Couldn't agree more Keith ...... but,
It appears that in many garages (not surprisingly) the good Rover Mec's have all moved on to pastures new!

New mec's come in and the garage is still a "Rover Specialist" (cause they can get the parts and the sign says so). I bet - in this case - they did up the fuel filter and put the old pump back in (if they ever took it out) and are trying to charges £££'s.

I know, I'm an old sceptic !!!

crofts · 24th April 2007, 23:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by admdwj

Collected Car late on Friday, and all seems well to date.

The Fuel Regulator Unit appears to have been the main problem, they did however put the old Fuel Pump back in (I'm amazed that they still had it), but the diagnostics were showing a pressure 2.5 Bar when it should be 4.0 (which achieved with the new pump.

Given my earlier problems with them, they are willing to take the labour costs as a hit, but are asking me to pay for the part, which is £160. I've offerred £100, epsecially since I've already paid £420 to date, we'll see. At least they let me take the Car before we have finally agreed on a price.

BH.... £420+ £160. What have they been up to. I'm no expert but in my opinion a) turn on ign and listen for pump running under r/h side of back seat. Not running, fix or replace pump. b) if running, remove filter unit from l/h side & see if it has undone. If undone, screw together and fit orange clip. (should check this irrespective of problem)
c) If rear pump and filter ok suspect under bonnet pump is running.
These are the common failures. If the rear pump is dodgy it may throw an extra load on the front pump which, in time, can also fail. (later models only have one pump, in the tank)
It would appear to me that the rear pump can function more easily with a 'fullish' tank. Usually when it fails the front pump can often draw sufficient when tank is 'fullish' but can give starting/running problems when low. If this persits it can then also fail.
The Gurus will probably explain this better or where I am incorrect.
So, if they haven't replaced pumps or (unlikely) the rear filter unit where the devil have they done £420 worth of work ? ? ? Is a pressure regulator really £160 ? Never heard of anyone replacing this up to now. Have any other members ? ? ?

19th April 2007, 19:27	#15
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	One other thing while I think of it. When reassembling the fuel filter it can be a BOAG (bit of a b**ger) to get in and hold it tight and do the ring up. Little tip, - move the rubber seal down a little and seat it first, then push the filter housing back down and.... hopefully, do up the O ring nice and tight. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Cheers Roy

18th April 2007, 21:11	#11
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Aha got it "Wild Goose Chase"

18th April 2007, 21:41	#13
admdwj Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cupar, Fife Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Perhaps if the car would start I could try to chase the wild goose!!!!!

19th April 2007, 21:22	#16
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Frankly if the Rover!! Dealer the car is with has not checked and or fitted the orange clip they need shooting it is absolutely the first thing to do.

20th April 2007, 07:29	#17
admdwj Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cupar, Fife Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	When I passed on the Forum's suggestion, the comment was that they knew about this and that they quite often get Cars from other Garages with this issue. However they did not give me a definitve yes we have checked this, although the inference was that they had. They are now advising that after fitting the Fuel Regulator Unit (whatever this is) that it now starting, and will try it several more times today (Friday). I hope that this includes some test driving, even if it is to get their Bacon Rolls.

23rd April 2007, 12:33	#18
admdwj Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cupar, Fife Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Collected Car late on Friday, and all seems well to date. The Fuel Regulator Unit appears to have been the main problem, they did however put the old Fuel Pump back in (I'm amazed that they still had it), but the diagnostics were showing a pressure 2.5 Bar when it should be 4.0 (which achieved with the new pump. Given my earlier problems with them, they are willing to take the labour costs as a hit, but are asking me to pay for the part, which is £160. I've offerred £100, epsecially since I've already paid £420 to date, we'll see. At least they let me take the Car before we have finally agreed on a price.