1.8T Still not starting

Gary · 20th October 2009, 16:40

Sorry guys but it’s me again………..Still can’t get my R75 1.8T 2003 to start. I gave it a service, filters plugs etc….took it for a test drive and all was going fine when it started to violently miss fire under load and started to lose power…..it stopped…never to go again. I have fitted a new fuel filter, seals and orange clip and checked it several times to make sure the seals haven’t been crimped. I have also fitted a new crank and cam sensor. I have checked for spark at the plugs and compressions – all appear okay. When the engine turns over there is no sign of life what so ever. All suggestions welcome – Cheers Gary

pab · 20th October 2009, 16:56

are you getting the fuel supply to the engine,and checked the security of the fuel clip,before we continue

klickmarket · 20th October 2009, 17:05

Hi Gary,

i had a similar experience with 2004 1.8 ROVER 75.

TURNED OUT TO BE THE FUEL FILTER WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK.
IT IS WHITE AND ABOUT THE SIZE OF A 1 LITRE TIN OF PAINT

THE JOINT SPLITS OVER TIME, AND CAN BE RECTIFIED BY RETIGHTENING THE JOINT.

SOLVED MY PROBLEM ...BUT IT CAME BACK 6 MTHS LATER...AND I FIXED IT SAME WAY

OTHERS SEEM TO BE HEADING DOWN THE SAME ROUTE, BUT IT SOLVED MY PROB FOR SURE.

KLICKMARKET

klickmarket · 20th October 2009, 17:21

GARY,

HOPE THIS HELPS

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...MP+PICS&page=3

KLICKSTER

Gary · 20th October 2009, 17:47

Thanks guys.....
It has a new filter and 0 rings and they were well lubricated when I put it together, the orange clip is on so it hasn’t come apart (I have checked) and when I disconnect the fuel line at the engine the fuel sprays out under pressure.

Tatts · 20th October 2009, 18:00

Do You/have You Checked Your Plenum Drains Has The Ecu Been Submerged

Another Members Motah Wouldnt Start Cos His Ecu Had Been Underwater And Was Fubared

Gary · 20th October 2009, 18:13

NO water with the ECU

pab · 20th October 2009, 19:14

so you now have fuel to the engine,you have a spark.
crank and cam sensors renewed..checked and correctly fitted?
how does the engine sound when turned over on the key..normal or turns quickly?

Gary · 20th October 2009, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by pab

so you now have fuel to the engine,you have a spark.
crank and cam sensors renewed..checked and correctly fitted?
how does the engine sound when turned over on the key..normal or turns quickly?

I would say the engine is turning over normal – The cam belt is intact and I have checked the compressions they are all about 75 psi. There was a violent bout of misfiring so much so that it blew the breather pipe off the cam cover. Is it possible that the cam belt jumped a tooth?

pab · 20th October 2009, 19:41

one hell of a missfire..
have you tried a slow tow start,maybe in third?worth a try

20th October 2009, 16:40	#1
Gary Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8T Club - Mitsubishi GTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Weymouth Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1.8T Still not starting Sorry guys but it’s me again………..Still can’t get my R75 1.8T 2003 to start. I gave it a service, filters plugs etc….took it for a test drive and all was going fine when it started to violently miss fire under load and started to lose power…..it stopped…never to go again. I have fitted a new fuel filter, seals and orange clip and checked it several times to make sure the seals haven’t been crimped. I have also fitted a new crank and cam sensor. I have checked for spark at the plugs and compressions – all appear okay. When the engine turns over there is no sign of life what so ever. All suggestions welcome – Cheers Gary

20th October 2009, 18:00	#6
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Do You/have You Checked Your Plenum Drains Has The Ecu Been Submerged Another Members Motah Wouldnt Start Cos His Ecu Had Been Underwater And Was Fubared __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

20th October 2009, 16:56	#2
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	are you getting the fuel supply to the engine,and checked the security of the fuel clip,before we continue

20th October 2009, 17:05	#3
klickmarket Regular poster R75 saloon Omega 2.2 + No Tourer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Scotland FK7 Posts: 57 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Gary, i had a similar experience with 2004 1.8 ROVER 75. TURNED OUT TO BE THE FUEL FILTER WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK. IT IS WHITE AND ABOUT THE SIZE OF A 1 LITRE TIN OF PAINT THE JOINT SPLITS OVER TIME, AND CAN BE RECTIFIED BY RETIGHTENING THE JOINT. SOLVED MY PROBLEM ...BUT IT CAME BACK 6 MTHS LATER...AND I FIXED IT SAME WAY OTHERS SEEM TO BE HEADING DOWN THE SAME ROUTE, BUT IT SOLVED MY PROB FOR SURE. KLICKMARKET

20th October 2009, 17:21	#4
klickmarket Regular poster R75 saloon Omega 2.2 + No Tourer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Scotland FK7 Posts: 57 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	GARY, HOPE THIS HELPS http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...MP+PICS&page=3 KLICKSTER

20th October 2009, 17:47	#5
Gary Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8T Club - Mitsubishi GTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Weymouth Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys..... It has a new filter and 0 rings and they were well lubricated when I put it together, the orange clip is on so it hasn’t come apart (I have checked) and when I disconnect the fuel line at the engine the fuel sprays out under pressure.

20th October 2009, 18:13	#7
Gary Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8T Club - Mitsubishi GTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Weymouth Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	NO water with the ECU

20th October 2009, 19:14	#8
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	so you now have fuel to the engine,you have a spark. crank and cam sensors renewed..checked and correctly fitted? how does the engine sound when turned over on the key..normal or turns quickly?

20th October 2009, 19:41	#10
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	one hell of a missfire.. have you tried a slow tow start,maybe in third?worth a try