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by clintv8
Sun Jan 07, 2007 7:16 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: starting gremlin
Replies: 8
Views: 5871

mean time i will locate the cover hiding the relays and check them out.

regards.
by clintv8
Sun Jan 07, 2007 7:15 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: starting gremlin
Replies: 8
Views: 5871

hi jwriyadh thanks for the advice and info ive looked up on ebay and found a fuel pump for 82 quid plus postage. paddock spares list them as 65 quid plus vat. same part number at john craddock is 88 plus vat. so a uk part not to bad. i will check pump pressure with a gauge of some sort next weekend ...
by clintv8
Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:42 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: starting gremlin
Replies: 8
Views: 5871

hi all well i have fitted a new filter to no avail it still cranks for about 4 seconds for it to start warm or cold. where are the relays located so i can check change this. the engine had been run at aprox 4pm saturday. i took the filter off on sunday morning 9am and the fuel just dribbled out it w...
by clintv8
Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:34 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: starting gremlin
Replies: 8
Views: 5871

hi... thanks for the info on the pump and pressure checking, ive ordered a new filter to fit this weekend see what difference that makes. i tried switching the ignition on for about 20 seconds before cranking the engine and that made no difference i thought the pump would have a chance to get up to ...
by clintv8
Mon Jan 01, 2007 1:01 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: starting gremlin
Replies: 8
Views: 5871

hi thanks for the advice we have had an idea it could be due to fuel, will follow up with some checks and get back. is there a correct place to connect to to check the fuel pressure?? is it possible for the fuel filter to be blocked and cause the pump to struggle up to pressure, its the only filter ...
by clintv8
Mon Jan 01, 2007 10:40 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: starting gremlin
Replies: 8
Views: 5871

starting gremlin

hi guys happy new year. i have a disco 1 with the standard 3.5 efi engine with hot wire injection. it has an odd problem in that when i come to start it it always turns over for about 4-5 seconds before starting and running, once it is started it runs quite sweet all day. very heavy on fuel 10 at be...
by clintv8
Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:50 pm
Forum: LPG Section
Topic: rover 3.5 efi or carbs best for lpg????
Replies: 3
Views: 4632

hi thanks for the reply, im basically unsure of whether to have sequential or induction kit i havent any experience of either at the moment, im hoping to develope some idea of the ups and downs of both systems through this forum. my biggest fear is of relying on so many electronic devices on the efi...
by clintv8
Tue Dec 19, 2006 6:10 pm
Forum: LPG Section
Topic: rover 3.5 efi or carbs best for lpg????
Replies: 3
Views: 4632

rover 3.5 efi or carbs best for lpg????

hi guys i have a discovery 1 (92) with a 3.5efi lump fitted, it has hot wire injection and is non serps. i intend this summer to convert to gas for economical and environmental reasons. now ive seen a number of kits that have a mecanical by vacuum mixer/vapouriser arrangement that uses emulators to ...

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