Just when you think..................

FLYING BANANA · 24th May 2019, 14:49

............................................ everything is coming along nicely, and wham! A spanner in the works. Banana has thanked me for all the work and money spent on by breaking down. Refused point blank to start. Not sure if she has got the hump about me selling her mate “Rhubarb”.

A quick phone call to Dr. Darke and the prognosis is the petrol pump/filter has failed. So off to Moorland Auto Solutions, my local garage, and Ian the chief mechanic popped along to have a look. He took one look at Banana shining in the sun and said, “Oh! My, that is absolutely gorgeous, I’m not getting in you’ll have to”. Think he loved the paint.

Anyway he confirmed the pump was not working. So she will be towed in on Wednesday and put right.
And he confirmed what has been said on here, that was why the inertia switch has kept tripping.
So Redfive has come to the rescue, although sold, I’m still using her till she is collected, would have used the Bear but she needs go go juice. Think I’ve paid out enough this week.

marinabrian · 24th May 2019, 15:36

The inertia switch does not trip in response to a faulty fuel pump Bob

Make sure the diagnosis is correct in terms of a defective fuel pump, you can always use the one out of the V8 as that's an 1800T pump

Brian

trikey · 24th May 2019, 16:00

Oh no!! Watch out for the fingerprints on the fresh paint Bob!!!

Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 24th May 2019, 17:15

Did you not even get off the drive today?

It was all looking so good at 11:00?

FLYING BANANA · 24th May 2019, 17:24

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Originally Posted by Andy_with_a_screwdriver

Did you not even get off the drive today?

It was all looking so good at 11:00?

After you left she refused point blank to start. Cannot hear the pump working. Contacted Matt and he gave me a few pointers, all which I tried but to no avail.

FLYING BANANA · 24th May 2019, 17:25

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Originally Posted by trikey

Oh no!! Watch out for the fingerprints on the fresh paint Bob!!!

Ian from Moorlands was wearing cotton gloves.

FLYING BANANA · 24th May 2019, 17:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian

The inertia switch does not trip in response to a faulty fuel pump Bob

Make sure the diagnosis is correct in terms of a defective fuel pump, you can always use the one out of the V8 as that's an 1800T pump

Brian

I’m not dismantling my kit car to help Banana out.

Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 24th May 2019, 17:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

After you left she refused point blank to start. Cannot hear the pump working. Contacted Matt and he gave me a few pointers, all which I tried but to no avail.

At least the front end didn't get covered with flies on the A38

Hopefully sorted soon...

planenut · 24th May 2019, 18:02

You are not supposed to actually use it Bob!

Hope things are sorted soon, sadly, the wiring is getting on a bit now.

FLYING BANANA · 29th May 2019, 10:26

.................................................. after standing for a week and Banana still refusing to start, the garage came to collect her this morning. And lo and behold she started on the button. Anyway the garage took her in. They said The pump looked as if it had only just been fitted. They done the research on the fuel filter separation link on here. They fitted the "Fabled Orange Clip", I bought a brand new one off of our members on here.

But they think the problem is more than likely to be a immobiliser fault. Now AM Restorations were unable to start Banana a couple of times, and they thought that the key fob was at fault. I have been using the original fob, but I do have a spare one that came with the car, So I have swapped them over. Ian the mechanic said it it can depend on how hard you push the release button but is not sure if this Banana's problem.

Will have to get Matt Darke to T4 the car for me to see if we can find out the problem is.
But at least she is home again.

24th May 2019, 14:49	#1
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,555 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Just when you think.................. ............................................ everything is coming along nicely, and wham! A spanner in the works. Banana has thanked me for all the work and money spent on by breaking down. Refused point blank to start. Not sure if she has got the hump about me selling her mate “Rhubarb”. A quick phone call to Dr. Darke and the prognosis is the petrol pump/filter has failed. So off to Moorland Auto Solutions, my local garage, and Ian the chief mechanic popped along to have a look. He took one look at Banana shining in the sun and said, “Oh! My, that is absolutely gorgeous, I’m not getting in you’ll have to”. Think he loved the paint. Anyway he confirmed the pump was not working. So she will be towed in on Wednesday and put right. And he confirmed what has been said on here, that was why the inertia switch has kept tripping. So Redfive has come to the rescue, although sold, I’m still using her till she is collected, would have used the Bear but she needs go go juice. Think I’ve paid out enough this week. __________________ 233,320. New rear tyres on order for BBB. onen hag oll

24th May 2019, 16:00	#3
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,765 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Oh no!! Watch out for the fingerprints on the fresh paint Bob!!! __________________ Lest we forget..

29th May 2019, 10:26	#10
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,555 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	And so the mystery continues............................ .................................................. after standing for a week and Banana still refusing to start, the garage came to collect her this morning. And lo and behold she started on the button. Anyway the garage took her in. They said The pump looked as if it had only just been fitted. They done the research on the fuel filter separation link on here. They fitted the "Fabled Orange Clip", I bought a brand new one off of our members on here. But they think the problem is more than likely to be a immobiliser fault. Now AM Restorations were unable to start Banana a couple of times, and they thought that the key fob was at fault. I have been using the original fob, but I do have a spare one that came with the car, So I have swapped them over. Ian the mechanic said it it can depend on how hard you push the release button but is not sure if this Banana's problem. Will have to get Matt Darke to T4 the car for me to see if we can find out the problem is. But at least she is home again. __________________ 233,320. New rear tyres on order for BBB. onen hag oll

24th May 2019, 15:36	#2
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	The inertia switch *does not* trip in response to a faulty fuel pump Bob Make sure the diagnosis is correct in terms of a defective fuel pump, you can always use the one out of the V8 as that's an 1800T pump Brian

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24th May 2019, 18:02	#9
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,948 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	You are not supposed to actually use it Bob! Hope things are sorted soon, sadly, the wiring is getting on a bit now.