75 1.8t wont start

generalkelly · 28th June 2010, 16:38

Hello all, my 75 1.8t went into the garage on Wed last week to have a perished O ring on the water pump replaced. All went well and I picked up the car without any problems. However on Saturday morning I tried to start the car and it didn't want to know.

The car turns over ok but wont fire. I've checked that fuel is making it into the injectors and there is definitely a spark but it wont start.

My question to all those far more knowledgable than myself (which is all of you no doubt!) is this: would the garage have to have loosened the timing belt to fix the water pump? I'm just thinking that maybe they haven't re-set the timing properly and that's why it wont start?

I'd be grateful for any advice any of you may have so that I can go back to the garage if needed and sound a little more like I know what the hell I'm talking about!

Regards, Rich.

T-Cut · 28th June 2010, 16:55

If it ran normally after the garage job, it's unlikly to be the timing. I suspect you've contracted Fuel Filter Syndrome. I suggest one of the first things to do is an Advanced search here for "FFS" (include the quotes) using T-Cut as the poster's name and it may give some clues. If you think this is the problem, seach similarly for "FOC" for the solution.

If it's not that, come back for more advice.

TC

generalkelly · 28th June 2010, 17:24

Thanks for the repy TC, I'll let you know how I get on.

kevin · 28th June 2010, 17:36

here the how to by T-CUT.
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=9108

Parker · 28th June 2010, 18:03

Sorry to read of your probs Rich, if it's just FOC at least a cheap fix. You coming to the Margam meet?

generalkelly · 28th June 2010, 18:57

Ok, I've ordered my FOC and have d'loaded the how to's. One question though, do I need to open the fuel filter or can I simply fit the FOC once I've removed the rear seat and panel?

....sorry, two questions. The how to looks great but does anyone have a pic showing the FOC in situ? I've read T-cut's thread here

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=9108

but the image I wanted is missing.

Hello Parker, long time no see! I've not been very active on the board lately as I've been snowed under in the last year of my nursing degree. 8 weeks left till I qualify and I've got a job lined up so the pressure is easing a bit now. I noticed there's another meet in July and I'm really hoping I'll be able to attend this one as well. I'll be able to post in the thread in about a week on whether I'll be able to attend. Fingers crossed though, should be a good day out (and hopefully a little warmer than the last meet!)

pab · 28th June 2010, 19:24

as soon as the filter is removed you will see exactly where the clip fits in the recess

if it is partially unscrewed just screw it together.

generalkelly · 28th June 2010, 19:35

Thanks for that pab, it's daunting enough a job for me without having to unscrew bits and bobs!

p.s I love your sig picture, do you mind me asking what alloys you have fitted?

pab · 28th June 2010, 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by generalkelly

Thanks for that pab, it's daunting enough a job for me without having to unscrew bits and bobs!

p.s I love your sig picture, do you mind me asking what alloys you have fitted?

straightforward job,just follow the excellent how to..

the wheels i have fitted are facelift zt alloys,18'' '11 spokes'

generalkelly · 28th June 2010, 20:01

Thanks pab, everytime I see your sig pic I'm overcome by the green eyed monster!

28th June 2010, 16:38	#1
generalkelly Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8t Con SE & MGF 1.8i VVC Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Llanelli Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	75 1.8t wont start Hello all, my 75 1.8t went into the garage on Wed last week to have a perished O ring on the water pump replaced. All went well and I picked up the car without any problems. However on Saturday morning I tried to start the car and it didn't want to know. The car turns over ok but wont fire. I've checked that fuel is making it into the injectors and there is definitely a spark but it wont start. My question to all those far more knowledgable than myself (which is all of you no doubt!) is this: would the garage have to have loosened the timing belt to fix the water pump? I'm just thinking that maybe they haven't re-set the timing properly and that's why it wont start? I'd be grateful for any advice any of you may have so that I can go back to the garage if needed and sound a little more like I know what the hell I'm talking about! Regards, Rich.

28th June 2010, 18:03	#5
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28th June 2010, 16:55	#2
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,754 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	If it ran normally after the garage job, it's unlikly to be the timing. I suspect you've contracted Fuel Filter Syndrome. I suggest one of the first things to do is an Advanced search here for "FFS" (include the quotes) using T-Cut as the poster's name and it may give some clues. If you think this is the problem, seach similarly for "FOC" for the solution. If it's not that, come back for more advice. TC

28th June 2010, 17:24	#3
generalkelly Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8t Con SE & MGF 1.8i VVC Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Llanelli Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the repy TC, I'll let you know how I get on.

28th June 2010, 17:36	#4
kevin I really should get out more....... ford focus ghia Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: herts Posts: 2,553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	here the how to by T-CUT. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=9108

28th June 2010, 18:57	#6
generalkelly Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8t Con SE & MGF 1.8i VVC Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Llanelli Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ok, I've ordered my FOC and have d'loaded the how to's. One question though, do I need to open the fuel filter or can I simply fit the FOC once I've removed the rear seat and panel? ....sorry, two questions. The how to looks great but does anyone have a pic showing the FOC in situ? I've read T-cut's thread here http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=9108 but the image I wanted is missing. Hello Parker, long time no see! I've not been very active on the board lately as I've been snowed under in the last year of my nursing degree. 8 weeks left till I qualify and I've got a job lined up so the pressure is easing a bit now. I noticed there's another meet in July and I'm really hoping I'll be able to attend this one as well. I'll be able to post in the thread in about a week on whether I'll be able to attend. Fingers crossed though, should be a good day out (and hopefully a little warmer than the last meet!)

28th June 2010, 19:24	#7
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	as soon as the filter is removed you will see exactly where the clip fits in the recess if it is partially unscrewed just screw it together.

28th June 2010, 19:35	#8
generalkelly Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8t Con SE & MGF 1.8i VVC Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Llanelli Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for that pab, it's daunting enough a job for me without having to unscrew bits and bobs! p.s I love your sig picture, do you mind me asking what alloys you have fitted?

28th June 2010, 20:01	#10
generalkelly Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8t Con SE & MGF 1.8i VVC Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Llanelli Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks pab, everytime I see your sig pic I'm overcome by the green eyed monster!