Help!!!

[Woodzie]

The whining could be the PAS PUMP /belt

[The Ferret]

Are all the vac pipes in place?

I'm pretty sure they are, though I'll check first thing. I've not changed the PAS belt since I've had her, I take it there is a tensioner on there somewhere just in case it is loose?

Cheers very much guys, I am grateful of your time.

Paul

[Chillitt]

yes you have ! the pas belt got changed with the new head! ah, yes you were on holiday, so may not have noticed...
thraping; from the greek. thrape, to throw caution to one side, to make undue haste, to not pay proper heed to the long term health of your chosen means of transport.

[MattF]

thraping; from the greek. thrape, to throw caution to one side, to make undue haste, to not pay proper heed to the long term health of your chosen means of transport.

[The Ferret]

yes you have ! the pas belt got changed with the new head! ah, yes you were on holiday, so may not have noticed...

Oh!! Which one was that then?

[That Ruddy Squirrel]

Oh!! Which one was that then?

How many holidays have you had ?

[The Ferret]

How many holidays have you had ?

LOL, You guys!!!!

[Chillitt]

pas pump is below the injector pump, its the shortest belt, on the front pulley.(the one i tightened today.... )

[The Ferret]

Oh that one, you should have said!!

[The Ferret]

Could it be my tappets?

[TonyN]

Could it be my tappets?

Unlikely if you haven't messed with them or the head.

I'd be checking the cam belt isn't a tooth out.

[Chillitt]

Unlikely if you haven't messed with them or the head.

I'd be checking the cam belt isn't a tooth out.

just did that this morning. imagine our dissapointment, ripping it all apart, and finding the timing is spot on...

[The Ferret]

Just to update you. I went out this morning and after 6-5 goes, she fired up (with a bit of help from the escort!). Took her for a spin of about 6 miles. I managed to stall her when turning. As I turned the wheel, there was a judder, then she stalled, as though there wasn't enough fuel getting through.

She's lost all performance and is chucking out loads of black stuff. The temp is staying normal though, which is a good thing.

Once home, I slackened off the fuel pump a little and tilted it very slightly clockwise towards the engine. After tightening all the bolts up, I started her and she ran much quieter, though still not as she should, with no 'performance', though I think with slightly less black smoke.

Cheers for all your advice guys, I'm still a bit puzzled though, as the timing etc is as it should be!

Ferret

[BUSHWHACKER]

Did you line up the notch on the side of the fuel pump with the mark on the engine? it should be visible on he pump flange where it bolts to the engine.

Also, try resetting the ECU by pulling the ECD relay or disconnecting the
batteries for 15 minutes.

[The Ferret]

Did you line up the notch on the side of the fuel pump with the mark on the engine? it should be visible on he pump flange where it bolts to the engine.

Also, try resetting the ECU by pulling the ECD relay or disconnecting the
batteries for 15 minutes.

All that's lined up as it should be, which only adds to my confusion. After reading the "fuel pump twiddley screw, go faster" thread, I'm wandering whether I need to play with that, as I sent the pump off to get re-conned. Just wandering now whether the screw is in the wrong position.