General Car Related Discussion. To discuss anything that is related to cars and automotive technology that doesnt naturally fit into another forum catagory.

:/ is it dead or can it live s2rst

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 18-08-2012, 10:45 AM
  #1  
ElliotD
Keep calm and boost it
Thread Starter
 
ElliotD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Norwich
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default :/ is it dead or can it live s2rst

Hi guys I'm baff'd on my car. Story goes running fine, I go for a little drive as I over take a car it dies. Jus stop running with no signs as to why eg. No bangs smoke or anything jus cuts out.
I pull into a layby leave I t for a bit and arrange recovery, fortunately I had a spare fuel ecu with me swapped it over and it started. Jus as I lift my foot of the clutch it died and won't start since.
I've changed the fuel ecu and got a brand new pink relay.
It has no imobaliser on it
And it didn't sound like it was running strange eg on three.
I don't understand why it jus died its had a full hard core service the only thing still original is fuel pump and ignition coil. Everything else is new.

Help please guys
Old 18-08-2012, 10:48 AM
  #2  
vaughant
PassionFord Post Whore!!
iTrader: (1)
 
vaughant's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: south wales, swansea
Posts: 6,807
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

A multitude of reasons but metering head always seems to be the cause of running issues on these.
Old 18-08-2012, 11:26 AM
  #3  
oVerboostUK
I'm Finding My Feet Here Now
 
oVerboostUK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Plymouth
Posts: 137
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Yep, EFI is a much more reliable option going forward...
Old 18-08-2012, 11:38 AM
  #4  
vaughant
PassionFord Post Whore!!
iTrader: (1)
 
vaughant's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: south wales, swansea
Posts: 6,807
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I mean to be honest it's a bit like saying how long a piece of string is as to what could be the cause,although whatever it is it's gonna be fine to repair,you know the engines ok etc as it still runs on idle.
Are there any tuners in your area?could save you in the long term,aren't harvey Gibbs in Peterborough way?thats not TOO far from you.
Old 18-08-2012, 12:39 PM
  #5  
studabear
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
studabear's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: at home
Posts: 8,345
Received 204 Likes on 192 Posts
Default

check all boost hoses and breathers including oil cap. A big air leak will stop it dead.
Old 18-08-2012, 12:48 PM
  #6  
phil_rs
yam yammer
iTrader: (3)
 
phil_rs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Stourbridge, West Mids
Posts: 2,761
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by studabear
check all boost hoses and breathers including oil cap. A big air leak will stop it dead.
Good advice, also you need to determine if you have a spark or not.
Old 18-08-2012, 01:03 PM
  #7  
ElliotD
Keep calm and boost it
Thread Starter
 
ElliotD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Norwich
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Right iv done all the above and glad to say she's working like a dream. Cant really tell you the fault but it works. Thanks for the input guys
Old 18-08-2012, 04:59 PM
  #8  
rallycross
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
rallycross's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Surrey
Posts: 937
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

Could you hear the fuel pump priming?

If pump is good would look at metering unit
Old 18-08-2012, 06:34 PM
  #9  
mgtkr1
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
 
mgtkr1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: brigg
Posts: 1,310
Received 13 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

big air leak. its no coincidance that you were overtaking therefore at full boost when it lost power and wouldnt start. id guess it was a boost hose that may popped of. same happened to me after 30 mins of swearing under the bonnet i spotted the top hose resting aginst the ic.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Oranoco
General Car Related Discussion.
41
11-02-2016 01:28 PM
morg65
Escort MK 5 / MK 6
3
23-09-2015 08:57 PM
STeve
Alloy wheels and ICE for sale
2
19-09-2015 07:50 PM
jay030787
Ford Escort RS Turbo
15
18-09-2015 04:38 PM
Flatlinedan
Technical help Q & A
3
18-09-2015 12:41 PM



Quick Reply: :/ is it dead or can it live s2rst



All times are GMT. The time now is 05:50 PM.