I need help!!! Were does this go ?????
15-10-2009, 07:53 PM
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I need help!!! Were does this go ?????
ive just bought this escort rs and suspected bottom end prob the car starts but cuts out around 4sec later ? i noticed this red cable bowt 10cm long on the fuel metering unit i cant see it going anywere as its only short it looks like it should bridge the unit as the side you can see should have a bolt to bolt the pipe up and i dont have it could anyone have this to list on ebay my user name is stevostyles or please correct me if iam wrong as you may tell iam not used to the rs its my 1st having owened it 4 24hrs now. please help !!!
15-10-2009, 08:11 PM
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15-10-2009, 08:32 PM
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Its proably not working due to the fuel metering sensor being bypassed (or at least thats one of the reasons its not working).
This will not be causing it to cut out.
First you need to start by checking all the intake hoses and vac hoses for splits, leaks or any disconnected hoses etc.
Has the engine still got a standard oil breather? (pic of the engine if your not sure). If is is still on a standard breather or an aftermarket breather that still vents into the metering unit then make sure the oil cap is securly on and the dipstick is in!
To be honest mate theres quite a few things that can cause the engine to cut out. It may just require a good setup!
Just noticed you have a dump valve in your pic, get rid of it as it may solve your problem!!
This will not be causing it to cut out.
First you need to start by checking all the intake hoses and vac hoses for splits, leaks or any disconnected hoses etc.
Has the engine still got a standard oil breather? (pic of the engine if your not sure). If is is still on a standard breather or an aftermarket breather that still vents into the metering unit then make sure the oil cap is securly on and the dipstick is in!
To be honest mate theres quite a few things that can cause the engine to cut out. It may just require a good setup!
Just noticed you have a dump valve in your pic, get rid of it as it may solve your problem!!
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15-10-2009, 08:36 PM
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The flow sensor has nothing to do with your problem mate, it just goes inline with one of the injectors but yours has been disconnected which is fine.
As above really can be many things causing it to cut out, most common would be air leak, or incorrect idle mixture.
As above really can be many things causing it to cut out, most common would be air leak, or incorrect idle mixture.
17-10-2009, 03:09 PM
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sorry just dropped my cam now its showing a pink screen,nice ! anyway ive noticed its no oil cooler the plate is there but only 1 pipe and 1 is missing. does oil go in and out of the plate into the cooler (if it had 1 fitted) ? cheers
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You mean the cooler fitted as standard (between the filter and block)?
It should have two coolant hoses. One goes up to the bottom of the intake manifold (short "S" shaped hose) and the other goes over to a T peice in a hose towards the front/cambelt end of the engine.
If thest hoses are missing (the cooler has been by-passed) it wont be causing your starting problems.
As mentioned earlier there could be any number of things causing your problem. Best bet would be to let someone have a look over it especially as you just bought it.
It should have two coolant hoses. One goes up to the bottom of the intake manifold (short "S" shaped hose) and the other goes over to a T peice in a hose towards the front/cambelt end of the engine.
If thest hoses are missing (the cooler has been by-passed) it wont be causing your starting problems.
As mentioned earlier there could be any number of things causing your problem. Best bet would be to let someone have a look over it especially as you just bought it.
21-10-2009, 05:01 PM
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cheers moonie i have had a real good look and just 1 pipe comes from the cooler plate and it goes up to the in take but no other pipe nor cooler its been removed, anyway i have found a zvh off a mate already to fit cost 100.00 and is 1.8 so i can use my mfi.(reason for engine change is bottom end knocking and quite fancied a zvh) i do suspect the timing/fuel metering unit tho as its loose looks like its been messed with .will be updated when i find out or put the other motor in.
25-10-2009, 05:49 PM
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thats just it iam learning all the time with this oil coolers n turbos is all new to me so i stepped it up a notch with getting a zvh 1.8, oil return pipe is leaking a little (situated in the sump) . back to the metering unit tho is this loose pipe supposed to be connected to the small bolt hole in the pic? it lookes like it bridges it, thats if it was bolted back up.
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31-10-2009, 07:43 PM
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thinking my 81 sm8090 with piper cam and pulley on the zvh is currently got the 89 head off a fiesta but unsure if i can use this ?
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well ive just sold the zvh block as its only going to make same power and the other motor is still in the car so just changing the big end shells (its easier) i have learned alot from you guys and would like to thank you all . ive sorted the cooler problem it was me thinking that it should have had a seperate rad type cooler haha ,and for the metering unit didnt know it was for the fuel computer. the only thing i need to know about now is boost control .cheers all