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Old 28-03-2010, 06:14 PM
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after trying to get my rs started today i have run out of idea's now. i have a mk5 escort which has been converted to 2l rs turbo so far i have made sure fuel pump is working which it is buzzing but i thought it stopped buzzing after about 2 or 3 seconds which mine dont. there is no fuel getting to anywhere not just metering unit the fuel felter on the right hand side of it as well any idea's thanks
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Old 28-03-2010, 06:30 PM
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has it got petrol in it? not unknown for gauges to be unreliable
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Old 28-03-2010, 06:44 PM
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i know i did think that im going to put petrol in it tomorrow but i really dont think thats the problem
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it might have a blockage cos you might here it prime but if its got shit in it then it will stop priming
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i put £20 worth of fuel in today an still nothing. if it is blocked whats the best way to unblock it
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depends where its blocked really
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If it's blocked (usually the return pipe if it's MFI) Still i'd take all major line's off and get an air line and blow down it See if that sort's the problem!
 
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all sorted it was fuel pump running spot on now thank you all for your help
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