Broke down today.....

Post by **futurecut** » 11 Jan 2006, 20:15

Got a 1.9 DG with 126K- Broke down today.

Fuel filter clean and full- tank reads 1/2 full.

Came on as Kangaroo style like firing on 3 only then starts to backfire so i' though timing? But Carb not getting fuel from main jet so

maybe line blockage? or Carb Failure? Shouldn't be an air bubble.

What mileage do piebergs start to die?

Also getting a loud PSST when trying to crank her up. Unless it's the pump. I've got a spare but carb looked a bit messy. Got one from an 85K engine- worth swapping now anyway?

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Post by **TechtroT25** » 11 Jan 2006, 20:41

I think 80k is around the norm for carb could be fuel pump as mine did something similar ,started coughing and spluttering then went ok ,next day pulls it out the garage while i'm closing the doors ti just died and would'nt start again put new pump on runs great hope this helps Stef

Post by **kevtherev** » 11 Jan 2006, 22:27

Yes I agree sounds like pumps busted/worn out

neighbours did the same, nice easy job for you!

Post by **TechtroT25** » 11 Jan 2006, 22:54

Got mine from www.eurocarparts.co.uk for about £15 cheaper than GSF if you have one local

Post by **futurecut** » 12 Jan 2006, 10:15

Fortunately i picked up an engine and all the ancilliaries for £1oo the other day. It came out of a van with 85K on the clock so i though it was worth getting it and holding onto it until min gives up the ghost. Glad i di dnow....

thanks folks

Post by **futurecut** » 24 Jan 2006, 23:59

t'was the pump- all better now. Wish they were all that easy!

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