Hello folks I’d never thought I’d be back on hear after being coupe free for 5 years , I’ve just brought a 16vt and there’s no power to fuel pump any ideas many thanks .
Last edited by Burbum123; 24/01/202121:13.
Re: I’m back fuel pump issue
[Re: Burbum123]
#1648163 24/01/202121:3124/01/202121:31
Some guy on Facebook. I only chatted to him briefly.
The potential engine issue was written in the Facebook advert so the guy you got it from was 100% aware.
There was no mention of it not running in the initial advert and the cynic in me would think the seller has removed a fuse/relay to prevent it being started
Re: I’m back fuel pump issue
[Re: Burbum123]
#1648168 24/01/202122:0324/01/202122:03
I rebuilt the bottom and and the cams on a 16NA a year or three back and it wasn't cheap - though I don't know the exact costs. Grinding the bottom end if the crank is damaged involves re-nitriding, and the cams weren't cheap (check the lobes for wear). The good news is that mine was still giving 195psi (?) on the compression check (yours will be less as a turbo) so I didn't remove the head so no messing around with head gasket and valve regrind - though it did need the valves shimming to get the clearances right.
I did it all with Joe at FCSS.
With regard to your initial question: check that the inertia switch is pressed properly down (driver's right knee, on the door pillar) and that the two relays above the ECU (passenger footwell) and their associated fuses are present and correct.
I would dare say you cannot get the camshafts anywhere for the 16v and 16vt anywhere ? That’s my main concern as I know these are prone for the lobes to wear out .
Re: I’m back fuel pump issue
[Re: Burbum123]
#1648223 25/01/202123:4325/01/202123:43
If you're rebuilding the engine with forged components, there's no point in going with standard camshafts. Get aftermarket ones, and afaik, they would be less prone to wear.
Re: I’m back fuel pump issue
[Re: Burbum123]
#1648224 25/01/202123:5725/01/202123:57
I recall we had to scratch around to find them. I think I only needed one - there's an explanation and some pics of what I did in the projects pages.
I just found an unspecified camshaft on the bay which allegedly fits 16v, 16vt, 20v, 20vt, 1.8 16v... neat trick if you can do it. Matching the part numbers would be sensible though if you're tweaking you might want something with more lift on it? Specialist stuff there...
What the hell is all that nonsense wiring and missile switches, former race car or former max power owner? Glad you got her running, hope the good luck continues!
Re: I’m back fuel pump issue
[Re: Burbum123]
#1648326 28/01/202117:4828/01/202117:48
Ok a little update I chopped all the nasty wiring out the car is now turning over from the key , no power to pump still the pump will run and start with a 12v supply .
I’ve check fuses and relays and nothing could this main one be at fault ? Or the yellow connector of death ? Do they have these on the 16vt ?
Last edited by Burbum123; 28/01/202117:50.
Re: I’m back fuel pump issue
[Re: Burbum123]
#1648328 28/01/202118:4528/01/202118:45
I'm thinking that there were two separate cables running by the ECU, besides the big cable. If those are disconnected, the fuel pump will not run. Other than that, I'm out of ideas...
Re: I’m back fuel pump issue
[Re: 386ka]
#1648368 29/01/202119:0329/01/202119:03