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philb1254

20th June 2009, 13:25

Hi guys, new to the forum, wonder if anyone can help.
I have a rover 75 2.5 v6 (petrol) 2001.(48,000 miles)
Recently been having intermittent starting problems. With the engine hot or cold, it sometimes just won't start. Turns over really well but won't fire.
Any advice gratefully received.

T-Cut

20th June 2009, 13:38

Do a search for 'FFS'. This is my quick find term fo the Fuel Filter Syndrome. Maybe you have symptoms?

TC

Simon

20th June 2009, 13:43

If it is indeed the fuel filter that has come adrift, we have an easy-to-follow How-To just here: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/download.php?file=tid005.pdf

Plenty of other technical documents and guides on the main homepages too (http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk).

Where's my manners :o ...... Welcome to the club! :welcome:

philb1254

22nd June 2009, 10:18

Do a search for 'FFS'. This is my quick find term fo the Fuel Filter Syndrome. Maybe you have symptoms?

TC
Thanks for that. Because my car is a 2001, is it possible to tell, while it's in the car whether my filter is the new or old type. I understand the older type doesn't suffer from FFS.
My filter has finger loops on top of the white cap and the label reads:-
25/04/2001
09:41:41
WGS 100031

philb1254

22nd June 2009, 10:19

philb1254

23rd June 2009, 17:16

Cheers. Philb.
I think i've established that my filter is of the earlier type, so i'm going to try the cam sensor.
Philb.

T-Cut

23rd June 2009, 17:28

My filter has finger loops on top of the white cap and the label reads:-
25/04/2001
09:41:41
WGS 100031

That is indeed the earlier filter design.

TC

Departed

23rd June 2009, 19:44

I think i've established that my filter is of the earlier type, so i'm going to try the cam sensor.
Philb.

Could be Cam , but most people have reported this only happens on a hot engine. Certainly was on mine.