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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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right yesterday i fitted a new fuel pump it works well i can hear it.....

and my car wont start its been sittin for a little while checks 2 spark plugs because couldnt get the other 2 out they worked theres fuel gettin to the engine and it just aint firing up....so any idea what could be up

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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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I know you say there is fuel getting through, but have you tried starting it with the metering head flap pushed down? I had this when I changed my injector hoses, there just wasnt enough pressure in the lines.

It only needs to go down 5-10mm or so!

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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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no i havnt mate

i'll give that ago cheers
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by rs_turbo_ant
no i havnt mate

i'll give that ago cheers
Did you get it going in the end mate?
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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havnt been down my dads to try yet i will at weekend
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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well i tryed what you said mate but didnt work i checked the fuel lines and theres fuel in there checked the injectors and they had fuel there changed the plugs and nothing.......and my battery is dead and it was brand new last weekend any ideas......looks like its goin to the hospital for a look at

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