RS Turbo S2 starting problems

[971slinger]

I am getting electricity from my Coil to the Distributor and to the Spark Plugs. All the multi plugs, Cold start Valve, Thermo Time Switch etc are pluged in correctly. Engine is cranking very good but not starting. I am also getting fuel to the metering head but not from the pipes to the injectors. Fuel is going to the Cold start valve and to the return. I think i might need a metering head, any suggestions. I need help. CheeRS.

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[studabear]

Air leak is what I would be checking for firstly, check all boost pipes, servo pipe, breathers, oil cap seal, also try removing the air filter and hold the flap down a couple of mm on the metering head while someone trys to start the car

You don't really need the cold start valve connected, many people including myself run with them unplugged

[Matt carter]

Originally Posted by 971slinger

I am getting electricity from my Coil to the Distributor and to the Spark Plugs. All the multi plugs, Cold start Valve, Thermo Time Switch etc are pluged in correctly. Engine is cranking very good but not starting. I don't think i am getting any electricity to the Cold Start Valve. When i run a direct line from the Battery to the Cold Start Valve and crank up, the engine starts but dosen't idle because no fuel is reaching the engine from the Fuel Distributor. Could anyone tell me if i have an electrical problem, or if i need a Cold Start Valve or anything? I have been dealing with this problem for 5 months now, I need help. CheeRS.

My escort was not starting and was thinking must be electrical.
I had to change the metre unit on my rs
Is the fuel going through lines to the head.

[Karlos G]

Barbados??!!!
I bet you dont see many RST's over there? lol

But yeah as above really, check the basics.........
Fuel to injectors?
Spark at plugs?
Compression?

If you have all three then you should at least splutter!
Air leaks are a common problem but generally you'll fire up and then die, try holding the flap down (under air filter) a few mm this will force fuel flow to the injectors whilst cranking.

[atti]

Hi m8 should the engine cut out when you push the flap down while running.because iv been avin starting problums.first thing in the morning it seems to splutter for about 5 mins.then runs ok ish the revs seem to go up and down abit on tick over iv checked fuel and air leaks .?

any help?

thanks

[rs_turbo_tony]

Originally Posted by 971slinger

I am getting electricity from my Coil to the Distributor and to the Spark Plugs. All the multi plugs, Cold start Valve, Thermo Time Switch etc are pluged in correctly. Engine is cranking very good but not starting. I don't think i am getting any electricity to the Cold Start Valve. When i run a direct line from the Battery to the Cold Start Valve and crank up, the engine starts but dosen't idle because no fuel is reaching the engine from the Fuel Distributor. Could anyone tell me if i have an electrical problem, or if i need a Cold Start Valve or anything? I have been dealing with this problem for 5 months now, I need help. CheeRS.

hi mate bit more info be good when was plugs changed have you heated plugs up and placed back in have you measured fuel pressure these cars will start with out cold start have you measured ohms resistance at sensors have you pushed down fuel meter couple of mm checked relays under dash pink and black did it play up befor becoming hard to start

[rs_turbo_tony]

Originally Posted by atti

Hi m8 should the engine cut out when you push the flap down while running.because iv been avin starting problums.first thing in the morning it seems to splutter for about 5 mins.then runs ok ish the revs seem to go up and down abit on tick over iv checked fuel and air leaks .?

any help?

thanks

sounds like lifters empy oil when standing over night which causes misfire when did they last get changed or air aux valve / air leak have you had a spray around pipe joints with brake and clutch or easy start mate

[Karlos G]

This thread is from October of last year! lol

[atti]

how do i gwt these things like ohms checked when i push the air padel down it cuts out!

[rs_turbo_tony]

Originally Posted by atti

how do i gwt these things like ohms checked when i push the air padel down it cuts out!

dont need engine running to check ohms you got workshop manual does fuel pump kick in

[atti]

yer it primes ok and runns ok for 10 seconds the splutters for 1 minute then is ok.but a bit of smoke comes out when spluttering but never smokes any other time at all.?any ideas?

[rs_turbo_tony]

Originally Posted by atti

yer it primes ok and runns ok for 10 seconds the splutters for 1 minute then is ok.but a bit of smoke comes out when spluttering but never smokes any other time at all.?any ideas?

may be valve stem seals these can be done with out takin off head

[atti]

thanks for reply...

[DaveRST90]

Originally Posted by 971slinger

I am getting electricity from my Coil to the Distributor and to the Spark Plugs. All the multi plugs, Cold start Valve, Thermo Time Switch etc are pluged in correctly. Engine is cranking very good but not starting. I don't think i am getting any electricity to the Cold Start Valve. When i run a direct line from the Battery to the Cold Start Valve and crank up, the engine starts but dosen't idle because no fuel is reaching the engine from the Fuel Distributor. Could anyone tell me if i have an electrical problem, or if i need a Cold Start Valve or anything? I have been dealing with this problem for 5 months now, I need help. CheeRS.

I suppose one thing you wont need to worry about with your RS Turbo being over in Barbados and that is rust With the weather probably hot 99% of the time and not that much rain most of the time your RS Turbo should be gleeming all the time? I've been to the Domincan Republic and the weather was amazing just hot all the time. In Scotland we get rain, ice and snow and it's not good for the RS Turbo's I keep my RS Turbo in our garage all the time and only really bring it out in the dry weather.