2.4 non starter

[s-dawson]

Hi HELP!!!!!!!!!
had a new engine fitted in my trusty 2.4 surf.
now i got it back the mehanic has given up as he cant get it started.
i put it back together the bits that he missed.
the heater light is now dim on the dash and the biuzzer does not sound.
it turns over but slowly but will not fire.
the mechanic worked on it outside with the bonnet off ,
any one any ideas.
cheers
steve

[GRASSMAN]

Hi Steve,

I'm taking it this as a 2.4 Surf TD.

If both batteries are fully charged, and connections are tight,
there's an earth tag from the bulk head to engine, near
the EGR manifold that often get missed off, and can cause
this problem, I can't see working outside causing any probs.
Just check every electrical connection you can find. That's
why it turn's over slowly. (bad connection or earth).
Hope this helps.

Gman.

Edit: Fill your profile in, then we'll all know what truck you've got.

[Albannach]

Hi HELP!!!!!!!!!
had a new engine fitted in my trusty 2.4 surf.
now i got it back the mehanic has given up as he cant get it started.
i put it back together the bits that he missed.
the heater light is now dim on the dash and the biuzzer does not sound.
it turns over but slowly but will not fire.
the mechanic worked on it outside with the bonnet off ,
any one any ideas.
cheers
steve

Take it to a real mechanic.

[GRASSMAN]

Wot happened to the other posts I've been looking at?

"2 pages of 'em?"

Gman.

SORRY WRONG POST OOOOOPS!!

Gman.

[MattF]

Wot happened to the other posts I've been looking at?

"2 pages of 'em?"

Gman.

SORRY WRONG POST OOOOOPS!!

Gman.

Muppet.

[TonyN]

Hi HELP!!!!!!!!!
had a new engine fitted in my trusty 2.4 surf.
now i got it back the mehanic has given up as he cant get it started.
i put it back together the bits that he missed.
the heater light is now dim on the dash and the biuzzer does not sound.
it turns over but slowly but will not fire.
the mechanic worked on it outside with the bonnet off ,
any one any ideas.
cheers
steve

are the batterys ok?

[s-dawson]

2.4 turbo

thanks for the help so far.
he batteries were ok but matey has flattened them so am charging them up
will check the timing first then see from there ill keep you updated.

[MattF]

Check that all of the earth bonding straps between the chassis and the engine/gearbox have been reconnected.

[s-dawson]

non starter

Hi guys update
got the thing started after finding all sorts of bits loose including bell housing bolts and heater plugs etc.
runns ok but the new problem is the water system is pressurising itself.
so that is the next q?
any ideas anbd i will search the forum for help.
thanks to the guys who mentioned the earth strap as i found it hanging!!!!!!!!
cheers
steve

[MattF]

runns ok but the new problem is the water system is pressurising itself.

What are the symptoms, exactly?

[s-dawson]

over heating

hi
the truck runs ok but every now and again the temperature needs does a dance.
it is normally about half way then will go nearly into the red.
when i stop and open the bonnett it is boiling water into the expansion bottle but it is not loosing water.
any ideas????
steve

[blackpoolsparks]

sounds like you got trapped wind
seriously though, sounds like an air lock.
Bleed the system.

[s-dawson]

eventually !!!!!!

well just a quick update.
i took off the head again and got it tested all ok but it was warped.
when taking it off noticed some head bolts were not very tight so presumably the numpty who did the work didint do that right either.
well new bolts head gasket and skim later
refitted the head etc and hey presto all is ok again with the old girl.
morrel of the story............ dont let a numpty who pretends to be a mechanic touch your beloved truck.
use a decent garage or do it your self.
thanks for all the help guys.