Possible fuel filter separation -advice needed - Page 2

T-Cut · 30th June 2016, 17:48

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Originally Posted by AndyJ180

fuel filter hadn't separated and on inspection the seals were all in good condition. The fuel in the assembly and filter were utterly filthy. Cleaned out and replaced filter as a precaution.

Did you fit the orange clip after re-assemby? My advice is always fit one if it doesn't have one already. Unscewing the filter actually encourages FFS (I believe) by 'polishing' the bayonet lugs that should keep it togeter. Fit the clip and eliminate a major cause of trouble. You really don't want it to strike when you're out in the sticks on a rainy night.

TC

AndyJ180 · 10th July 2016, 15:52

So, on to the next step - engine cover off. First thing of note is a broken/damaged breather hose - this bit here: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-LLH102660

One of the pipes had become partially detached from the white t-piece.

Is this the likely culprit? I've a new one on the way.

T-Cut · 10th July 2016, 16:23

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Originally Posted by AndyJ180

Is this the likely culprit?

Maybe? But it isn't connected to FFS for sure.

TC

AndyJ180 · 10th July 2016, 17:08

I've discounted FFS as a possibility. A red herring! Pretty certain it's something under the bonnet.

AndyJ180 · 14th November 2016, 21:03

For the sake of completeness this turned out to be a failed crank position sensor.

T-Cut · 14th November 2016, 21:34

Thanks for the update. Many wouldn't bother coming back after six months. Collect your first 'thankyou'

TC

missionman · 17th March 2017, 18:03

So I had all the syptoms of FFS and thanks to this website was able to locate and check for thw fault. Sure enough the lid was crooked. But here is the oops bit. I hadn't read not to lift it too far out and a white plastic piece went back into the tank. it has a pipe attached and I can't tell if I have broken it off or it slides into the filter casing. I looked on Rimmer site for a picture but it wasn't much help. Have I wrecked it ?
Thanks for any help.
Also is the clip and 'o' ring on e-bay ok to use? it's £12.99 plus £1 p&p. I think it's the only one. Rover 75 MG ZT Petrol Filter Clip Kit WJC000230 with the essential VITON Seal

T-Cut · 18th March 2017, 09:10

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Originally Posted by missionman

So I had all the syptoms of FFS and thanks to this website was able to locate and check for thw fault. Sure enough the lid was crooked. But here is the oops bit. I hadn't read not to lift it too far out and a white plastic piece went back into the tank. it has a pipe attached and I can't tell if I have broken it off or it slides into the filter casing. I looked on Rimmer site for a picture but it wasn't much help. Have I wrecked it ?
Thanks for any help.

Also is the clip and 'o' ring on e-bay ok to use? it's £12.99 plus £1 p&p. I think it's the only one. Rover 75 MG ZT Petrol Filter Clip Kit WJC000230 with the essential VITON Seal

Have you got the filter bits together again? If not, I have a filter and float arm in the garage which I can dig out and perhaps be help you with reassembly.

From what I've read, The FOC is NLA, so Xpart/Rimmer no longer stock them. If you've found one, grab it while you can.

TC

missionman · 21st March 2017, 09:11

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Originally Posted by T-Cut

Have you got the filter bits together again? If not, I have a filter and float arm in the garage which I can dig out and perhaps be help you with reassembly.

From what I've read, The FOC is NLA, so Xpart/Rimmer no longer stock them. If you've found one, grab it while you can.

TC

The parts sould arrive today and I have put off returning to it until they arrive !
Thanks very much for your help. I will let you know how I get on, if the parts arrive.

missionman · 21st March 2017, 17:14

Hello, Parts for filter arrived and it's back in place. However engine still not starting and not trying to fire like it did before. I have checked for fuel coming out of the filter and there is. Looked at the engine and found what look like two fuel pipes. Managed to get one apart but no sign of fuel. Couldn't figure how to separate the other (smaller) one.
There is one other factor, a helpful RAC man who I had to call out for my other car (battery fault) was curious when I told him about the rover problem. He 'fiddled' with the fuses below the glove compartment , but then had to leave in a hurry saying I might want to check them ? and left the box all open.
I noticed when I turn the ignition on I have the battery and the engine signs lit up , but can't remember if that is normal.
Any help gratefully received, thanks for reading whatever.
P.S. new battery arriving for other car any day !!

17th March 2017, 18:03	#17
missionman Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OOps, help with FFS please So I had all the syptoms of FFS and thanks to this website was able to locate and check for thw fault. Sure enough the lid was crooked. But here is the oops bit. I hadn't read not to lift it too far out and a white plastic piece went back into the tank. it has a pipe attached and I can't tell if I have broken it off or it slides into the filter casing. I looked on Rimmer site for a picture but it wasn't much help. Have I wrecked it ? Thanks for any help. Also is the clip and 'o' ring on e-bay ok to use? it's £12.99 plus £1 p&p. I think it's the only one. Rover 75 MG ZT Petrol Filter Clip Kit WJC000230 with the essential VITON Seal

21st March 2017, 17:14	#20
missionman Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fuel filter refitted Hello, Parts for filter arrived and it's back in place. However engine still not starting and not trying to fire like it did before. I have checked for fuel coming out of the filter and there is. Looked at the engine and found what look like two fuel pipes. Managed to get one apart but no sign of fuel. Couldn't figure how to separate the other (smaller) one. There is one other factor, a helpful RAC man who I had to call out for my other car (battery fault) was curious when I told him about the rover problem. He 'fiddled' with the fuses below the glove compartment , but then had to leave in a hurry saying I might want to check them ? and left the box all open. I noticed when I turn the ignition on I have the battery and the engine signs lit up , but can't remember if that is normal. Any help gratefully received, thanks for reading whatever. P.S. new battery arriving for other car any day !!

10th July 2016, 15:52	#12
AndyJ180 Regular poster MGZT-T Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: SE London Posts: 34 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	So, on to the next step - engine cover off. First thing of note is a broken/damaged breather hose - this bit here: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-LLH102660 One of the pipes had become partially detached from the white t-piece. Is this the likely culprit? I've a new one on the way.

10th July 2016, 17:08	#14
AndyJ180 Regular poster MGZT-T Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: SE London Posts: 34 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	I've discounted FFS as a possibility. A red herring! Pretty certain it's something under the bonnet.

14th November 2016, 21:03	#15
AndyJ180 Regular poster MGZT-T Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: SE London Posts: 34 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	For the sake of completeness this turned out to be a failed crank position sensor.

14th November 2016, 21:34	#16
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Thanks for the update. Many wouldn't bother coming back after six months. Collect your first 'thankyou' TC