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Big Bouncy Bertha

Member Since: 24 Dec 2020
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4

Non-starting 2003 110 TD5

I broke down just before Christmas after the fuel pump had become very noisy. Have replaced pump and filter head, think I have gone through the purge procedure (was probably a little shorter, as filled the filter with diesel before fitting), but she will not start unfortunately... There are no obvious leaks and I checked the new filter head against the old one beforehand, to make sure everything in the stub pipes matched. I know it's a case of how long's a piece of string, but any helpful suggestions before I call in the professionals... Oh and there is around 19 litres of fuel in the tank... Cheers all and have a good evening...

31st Dec 2020 2:45pm

bankz5152

Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: South London/North Kent
Posts: 2213

Purge it again can take a few goes. Needs to be fairly quiet when purged

31st Dec 2020 2:57pm

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

Try starting with your pedal down to floor

31st Dec 2020 3:58pm

Big Bouncy Bertha

Member Since: 24 Dec 2020
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4

Many thanks... I have now gone through the purge procedure perhaps 5 times and no noise to speak of, other than a quietly purring pump.. Hey-ho, looks like I'll have to get it checked by a pro.

31st Dec 2020 4:15pm

CRJ

Member Since: 12 Mar 2011
Location: Sealand - Denmark
Posts: 253

1991 Defender 90 200 Tdi ST Alpine White

I just had the same issue.... you did try with pedal to the floor ...and extra battery hooked up as it takes a while - at least with mine😅 88 Ser. 3 1980 -sold
Puma 130 - 08- sold
90 200tdi 1991 - sold
88 Ser. 3 1977 200 TDI
110 CC 2003

31st Dec 2020 4:26pm

Big Bouncy Bertha

Member Since: 24 Dec 2020
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4

Thanks to all and a Happy New Year

Many thanks to all of you for taking the time to reply to my post... Lots to go on there... Will update when she has burst into life again.... 😊👍

31st Dec 2020 6:35pm

MadTom

Member Since: 10 Sep 2013
Location: Olomouc
Posts: 645

New pump is not the same as good working pump. I have seen not good pumps from new. Try the fuel pressure, best with some pressure gauge, or just umplug the hose with fuel from pump to engine and place it into a canister. With ignition on, there should be large fuel flow from the hose, like 3 liters in one minute. If it is just barely flowing, you have probably half of the pump not working. "Drobek" = The Small One - Discovery 2, "Blufínek" = The Blue Thing - Defender 130, and for me at least Ford Mondeo

31st Dec 2020 11:23pm

Big Bouncy Bertha

Member Since: 24 Dec 2020
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4

Cheers Tom. I am hoping though that given its a new VDO pump it is OK... Will give your suggestion of a basic check a go though... 😊👍

1st Jan 2021 12:03pm

Kent_keith

Member Since: 01 Jun 2014
Location: Kent
Posts: 388

Did you find the solution to this? 😀 2005 TD5 90 CSW XS

29th Jan 2021 1:31pm

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