danc001

right, this is the only car ive got that p****d off with ive actually kicked the crap out off..

it is a non-turbo distributor converted rs1600i engine in a mk3 escort cabriolet

for the past 4 days i have tried everything to get the rs1600i engine running!

i have:

-flushed fuel system
-checked vacumm system for leaks (non found)
-changed plugs and ht leads
-messed around with firing order to make sure i got it right (which i did)
-got a new rotor arm (20 bloody pound)
-changed over the injectors off the other engine (which ran just)
-changed over starter valve thing
-changed the petrol distribution unit
-changed fuel filter
-checked fr fuel leaks (non found)
-checked fuel pump (all working fine and the relay to)

fuel is going into the distribution unit thing and is going from there to starter thing on the inlet and going to the warm up regulator fine, all the lines are pressurised, i dont know how to check if there coming out the injectiors or not, because i tried to blow through pipe and injectors and it was solid on all of em, even on the other engine, i dont know if there ment to be like this or not, but ALL off them on both engine was working fine when the engines was taken out of the cars

everything is plugged in and i have used everything off the other cab that the rs1600i was in an swapped them over, so now the engine bay is exactly how the rs1600i one was.. as ive said ive spent 4 days 10am-4pm and still no luck, i dont think theres much else it can, car sounds like its firing fine, and then will start and run for 1-2 seconds, then it would just die again.

me or me dad havent got a clue what to try next! the engine is an MFI one and has been converted to run a distributor and was working fine when it was removed!

PLEASEEEEE HELP!!!!

tabetha

Take off the rubber pipe bit between the fuel dizzy and the airbox and press down the plate as you try to start, only like 5mm -10mm should be plenty, you know the fuel is flowing then.
tabetha

danc001

what the rubber pipe that goes to the inlet manifold?

so when i push down on the plate it closes

or do i push up so it opens to let air in

cossieDavedree

You sure all the earth straps are in good condition and connected to gearbox and engine?
I had the exact same problem a few years back when replacing a 90 cvh with an 86 cvh.. I can't remember the exact details but it was something to do with the vacumn breather pipes that connect to the inlet plenum being in a different place and I had to reconnect them differently .

danc001

ive tried all that mate!!

got annoyed with it now so gettin a mechanic to come and sort it out thrursday lol

dylansdaddy

Hi there have you tried the fuel pump relay its usually a purple coloured one with about 6 pins on. I know they play up on the v6's.

clarke5700

6 pins on a fpr? im prity sure he said he is getting fuel presure

Glenn_

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These mfi engines are a nightmare.I hope you get it sorted.