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Old 25th January 2023, 08:03   #10
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Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model.

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Had the pump out to test ... Dry as a bone, even though gauge and the mileage I'd done since filling said fuel was in the tank.
Poured unleaded straight down the hole where the pump sits.
Refitted pump ... The car fired INSTANTLY.
Hi Nick,

Thanks very much for posting the reason for your KV6 not starting and I expect you're pleased that you don't "need a new pump" after all ....
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It's very unusual for a KV6 petrol pump to fail.


It's interesting that it didn't run, despite having a 12v supply, when there was no fuel to pump. I wonder if anyone else has experienced this?

Simon
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