New here, need some help :/
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New here, need some help :/
hey guys, im looking to buy my mates 2001 mk 5 fiesta zetec s, its been sat for three years untill yesterday, rust aint that bad on it,he said its got 4-2-1 de-cat manifold, puma injectors and airflow meter/airbox.......the prob is it wont fire up, there's power, everything works,it try's to turn over,could this be the fuel pump? if so is it a tank out job on the fiestas? ive never owned a zetec s, ive had an old 1,25 zetec se, how hard is it to do? pretty handy with a spanner, i've checked the fuel pump fuse and relay and its all fine, it was parked up running with no problems.....any help would be great, and im sorry if this is in the wrong section, cheers all.
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hey guys, im looking to buy my mates 2001 mk 5 fiesta zetec s, its been sat for three years untill yesterday, rust aint that bad on it,he said its got 4-2-1 de-cat manifold, puma injectors and airflow meter/airbox.......the prob is it wont fire up, there's power, everything works,it try's to turn over,could this be the fuel pump? if so is it a tank out job on the fiestas? ive never owned a zetec s, ive had an old 1,25 zetec se, how hard is it to do? pretty handy with a spanner, i've checked the fuel pump fuse and relay and its all fine, it was parked up running with no problems.....any help would be great, and im sorry if this is in the wrong section, cheers all.
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If its been sat 3 years left to rot could be a number of things you can tell if the pumps priming when the key is turned to the 2nd stage of ignition as it makes a whirling/pumping sound.
As it was running when put away then the obvious may be the issue. Check spark plugs, HT Leads add fresh fuel etc.
As for changing the pump then the tank has to be removed from the underside of the car. Its a car that unfortunately you can not remove a cover and extract the pump.
Hope that helps a little.
Andy...
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hes only asking 300 that's why i was intrested, in buying it, because i've got room for a few quid to be spent without worrying about loosing too much, cheers for the help both. is the tank there to get too, ie: unbolt and drop, or has amything got to be moved,
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oh yeah......can not hear anything from fuel pump, even with fuel cap off and ear close to tank, , for the sake of a few quid trying a new fuel pump, leads, plugs, do you think its worth it, could sell it for more in parts as there's alot of one off bits and bobs been custom made for the car, ie: full stainless exhaust , manifold all way through , twin exit tailpipes, custom diffuser custom zetec s front bumper and custom splitter, custom arches, stripped out interior, racing seats , harnesses, wheels and tyres brand new before being parked up, was a very well known car around the south wales area , cheers guys
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oh yeah......can not hear anything from fuel pump, even with fuel cap off and ear close to tank, , for the sake of a few quid trying a new fuel pump, leads, plugs, do you think its worth it, could sell it for more in parts as there's alot of one off bits and bobs been custom made for the car, ie: full stainless exhaust , manifold all way through , twin exit tailpipes, custom diffuser custom zetec s front bumper and custom splitter, custom arches, stripped out interior, racing seats , harnesses, wheels and tyres brand new before being parked up, was a very well known car around the south wales area , cheers guys
If you think your not going to lose anything and its not rotten it could be worth buying for a little project or similar but i still think £300 is a lot.