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Rover 620 gsi 1994 - rover 620 gsi not starting 28 Dec 2017 (Forum)
Hello, I recently went to start my rover 620 which has not been started for a while, changed plugs, fuel etc, car turns over fine but will fire briefly then die. The car runs with easy start sprayed into air intake but as soon as this stops the car dies -
Toyota Estima - Re Fuel pump Relay 2 Aug 2017 (Forum)
Hi all ive been searching for days for a fuel pump relay Toyota said theyve stopped making them.Ive tried breakers yards auto parts,spare parts ,ebay ive trawled the internet for about 3 days.Ive telephoned everywhere.Ive emailed DENSO not had a reply yet.You name it ive tried everywhere.Is -
Ford Fiesta tdci - air in fuel 21 Mar 2016 (Forum)
My fiesta won't start unless you prime it or it's really cold outside.No leaks changed primer bulb and associated pipes,air and fuel filters had injectors checked for leaks and pressure but they were fine.after all this it still needs primed to start and u can still see air bubbles.Any ideas -
Citroen ZX 2.0 16v - Citroen Peugeot Fuel Pump 25 Jan 2016 (Forum)
The Bosch pump and fuel pipe on my 1993 ZX 16v have died. I've been trying to get the seal, pipe and pump for it (rather than buy the whole unit). Searches for the actual car don't turn up a load of choice and prices vary a lot. Are the parts for a 306 SI16 (same engine as my -
Ford Fiesta - 59 plate TDCi fuel filter replacement 12 Sep 2014 (Forum)
I am thinking about replacing the fuel filter on my 59' plate Fiesta diesel. It has covered 74000 miles and don't know if it has been replaced since new. Are there any pitfalls I need to be aware of? Do I just replace the filter and turn over the engine until it fires? Does it need -
Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 00 2.0 Dti - ran out fuel - how do I prime it ? 26 Oct 2013 (Forum)
If my diesel car ran out of fuel, how do I prime the pump to get the new diesel through? Also, cleaning it today, I have seen a couple of plugs (green and yellow) under the front seats. What are these and are they used for anything? -
kawasaki zzr 600 - fuel gauge not working 18 Dec 2012 (Forum)
Hi all does any know anything about motor bikes on here ive tried looking round the net but cant find anything ive just purchaced a kawasaki zzr 600 1996 and the fuel gauge isnt working can any body give me some imformation on were to start looking or what could be the problam thanks for any -
Ford Focus Estate diesel tdci 1800 - engine stops and cuts of fuel on breaking hard 27 Jul 2012 (Forum)
Hi has anyone heard of this problem, occasionaly when i break hard say exiting the motorway the engine completely stops and refuses to restart as if no fuel supply is getting through, after leaving it for 30 mins it restarts, its happened a few times now and baffles the breakdown man. -
Question for HonestJohn re: Fuel (The Telegraph) 24 Jan 2012 (Forum)
HonestJohn, In your Car Advice column for The Telegraph, 13th Jan 2012, you advise that Shell V-Power is the best petrol and BP Ultimate is the best diesel. Can you tell me why you believe this to be the case? I'm aware of the argument put forward about cleaner fuel systems -
Mitsubishi Shogun/Pajero 2.8 TD - Pajero fuel BP diesel 28 Oct 2010 (Forum)
that is different from other fuels? -
1995/6 nissan micra - micra fuel pump relay 10 Jun 2010 (Forum)
Hi....can anyone tell me where the fuel pump relay is on the 95/6 micra please. My friend has already removed the pump without checking relay first and he says the pump works!The Nissan garage said its a blue relay behind center console but he cant find it. Many thanks for any replies -
Vectra B (1999 - 2002) - 51 2.0 TDI - Fuel problem - Car will not start 7 Jun 2010 (Forum)
Read the previous forum re the above problem. Mine started today 7/6/10, on checking fuel system noticed that air is being sucked in through the filter bleed point, suggesting negative pressure. Any advice would be welcome, also where are the leak off pipes located? Thanks -
Volkswagen Golf I GTI and Citu Golf (1975 - 2009) - 95 1.4 Fuel gauge - replacement price 6 Nov 2009 (Forum)
Hi, I'm interested in buying a Golf GTI, but the fuel guage doesn't work and needs replacing. It would irritate me if it didn't work.......I've had a quote of about £300 to replace it. Can that be right? Is it really that fiddly? Has anybody had any experience of this? Many thanks! -
FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - 99 1.0 Fuel pump removal 12 Apr 2009 (Forum)
Does any kind person out there know how to take the fuel pump out. I have got the inspection cover under back seats open and the pump is held down by a large ring nut. I have tried to move it with no sucess. Having to replace due to return connector leaking very badly. Any help greatly appreciated. -
Ford - 1993 1.8 (carb) Air/Fuel Ratio check 14 Aug 2008 (Forum)
I want to check my Air/Fuel ratio on my kit car that I use for abit of fun, when using full throttle on a trackday. I've read as a cheap way to check this would be using a Lambda sensor and a voltmeter. There is no Lambda system on the car as its using Webers. So what type of cheap Lambda sensor -
Can anyone check a gates fuel hose spec please ? 30 Jul 2008 (Forum)
any car..general question ive been sold some gates fuel hose that the parts shop insists is fine for inj use...although all the inj hose ive seen has the max psi/bar rating on the side its gates 3225 8mm hose 345-07 n 79426 ive tried to google for the specs but cant find nothing -
Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 1998 2.0 Timing belt run fuel injection pump 3 Jul 2008 (Forum)
Diesel 2.0 CD Di 1998 S Reg - have received two more quotes for labour to replace fuel injection pump with control module but is dependent upon whether the timing belt runs the injection pump - does anyone know in relation to this spec Astra? Thanks -
Peugeot 806 MPV (1995 - 2003) - 1997 2.0 - engine fault. Where is the fuel filter? 3 Jun 2008 (Forum)
i have a fault with my 806 petrol its a 2.0l .ive been told i have a fuel filter but i cant find it strange i know can anyone tell me were it is its the sl model 1997. and what type of filter it is as i keep losing power -
SEAT Alhambra (1996 - 2009) - 2000 1.9tdi - fuel pump recon 22 Jan 2008 (Forum)
Hi, Do you guys know of any places around wolverhampton, who could refurbish my faulty fuel pump...........or even test it. Sigh! Another blind person who missed the prompt asking for year and engine details in the subject header. Thank heaven I had time for the forum search instead of pressing -
Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 1998 Zest 2 - Fuel Gauge Fault 3 Jan 2008 (Forum)
Hi, would appreciate some help with my fuel gauge not working on zest 2 1998 model. Fuse ok, checked wiring block connector onto sender unit and its ok. Can you tell me how to test gauge and sender unit to check which one is faulty please. many thanks dave