Lacquer Peel Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 If not primed just right they can be an arse to start after a fuel filter change indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 41 minutes ago, rob88h said: I’m by no means a diesel mechanic 😂 but I had a similar priming problem with the S123 when I changed the fuel filters. What worked in the end was a mega amount of cranking - I drained the battery..., then ran it off a jump from another running car. Eventually I was graced with that beautiful acrid diesel smoke. Let me know if you want a hand in person, but my help usually only extends as far as turning a key, scratching my head and then leaving having probably made things worse. Funnily that is just the problem - I've got it to catch a couple of times, but stretching between the key and the bonnet you don't have time to operate the accelerator before it cuts out. I got it to catch using Wd40 into the manifold, but my arms only stretch so far. And now I've flattened the battery 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 I also managed to suck diesel out of the fuel return using a clear tube, but it was quite bubbly. I think just going for a solid filter will be the best bet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Went round with the bumper gel and did a cursory tidy of the wheel trim edges (poundland silver, what else?). Doesn't really show. I can safely say I don't have any affinity to this car, I'll use it for a while as efficient transportation then probably sell it on for the same price I bought it for. Fumbler, rainagain, Dan302 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 9 hours ago, TheDoctor said: The 4 pot 1.2 16v engine is way better than the 3 cyl 1.0, by a country mile. Nothing happening with the Fenlander, I have two insurance policies, so it just means I've got a shitter to run around in (I'm doing 70 miles per day at the moment) while I give it some attention. I need to figure out how to get the stupid thing started first of all. It's hard work being out on a limb here, with nobody to call on, even for moral support. I know it's my own doing, as I push everyone away, but I feel so alone when it comes to cars. I might try to find a half decent mobile diesel mechanic to come round and help. Give me a shout if you're stuck. I'm no expert but sometimes just having someone to bounce ideas off helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 47 minutes ago, TheDoctor said: Went round with the bumper gel and did a cursory tidy of the wheel trim edges (poundland silver, what else?). Doesn't really show. I can safely say I don't have any affinity to this car, I'll use it for a while as efficient transportation then probably sell it on for the same price I bought it for. It's a good stopgap is anything. You've made it look quite good too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 54 minutes ago, TheDoctor said: I can safely say I don't have any affinity to this car, I'll use it for a while as efficient transportation then probably sell it on for the same price I bought it for. You know when you get a new job and there's a secretary that you don't really pay much notice to, or try and upskirt say hello to on the stairs? Then before you know it, you're all like 'yeah, actually she's quite a bit MILF' and a couple of weeks later you're openly flirting and enjoying every minute of her company. That secretary is your Corsa. DVee8, Rusty_Rocket, DoctorRetro and 19 others 3 1 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 I'm confused. There's a horrible shaking from the front of the Corsa at certain speeds, like a duff ball joint or something. It's occasional though, depending on road surface or in fact how quickly I accelerated. I've had the car up on the jack and I can't detect any movement. Could it be as simple as needing the wheels balanced? I've just had a thought while typing this, that I only jacked up each side individually, perhaps if I get both wheels off the ground it will become more apparent. Possibly steering related? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Strut tops or engine mount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 59 minutes ago, Cavcraft said: You know when you get a new job and there's a secretary that you don't really pay much notice to, or try and upskirt say hello to on the stairs? Then before you know it, you're all like 'yeah, actually she's quite a bit MILF' and a couple of weeks later you're openly flirting and enjoying every minute of her company. That secretary is your Corsa. That's actually how it went with my Saab. I wasn't sure about it at first, now every time I drive it I grin. The Moog and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Yep both front wheels off the ground, check for play top to bottom and side to side. Does it shake the steering wheel or do you just feel it through the car? Wheel imbalance will be felt at about 50MPH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Just now, bunglebus said: Yep both front wheels off the ground, check for play top to bottom and side to side. Does it shake the steering wheel or do you just feel it through the car? It's more the noise than the feel, but yeah I can feel it through the wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 You feel wheel imbalance quite noticeably through the steering wheel more than anything else, so it's probably not that. If it's an engine mount you can try putting the handbrake on and letting the clutch in and out a bit aggressively to try and get it to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 See that's what I thought was the missfire - it felt to me like it was sometimes dropping down to 3 cylinders at higher speeds. The fact that it is most noticeable when accelerating hard made me think that's what it was. If it was a wheel out of balance or whatever it'd be doing it every time you went over 60, whereas the Corsa seems to do it randomly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Warped driveshaft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Again, though, you'd expect that to result in a consistent vibration, rather than occasional. I'd also be surprised if the 1.2 had enough power to warp a driveshaft... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 27 minutes ago, wuvvum said: See that's what I thought was the missfire - it felt to me like it was sometimes dropping down to 3 cylinders at higher speeds. The fact that it is most noticeable when accelerating hard made me think that's what it was. If it was a wheel out of balance or whatever it'd be doing it every time you went over 60, whereas the Corsa seems to do it randomly. Yeah, it's definitely not a misfire, but I think it's a combination of a couple of things, perhaps a steering bush as well as unbalanced wheels maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Could be I suppose - although in my (admittedly limited) experience a worn bush / balljoint in the steering gear would make the steering wheel shake more than it does. Same with a strut top mount - when the one on the V70 wore out it felt like it was going to rip the wheel out of my hands. Plus the suspension would be a lot noisier than it is if that was the problem. Might be worth getting the wheels balanced to see if that does help though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 spin the filter back off check the seal are seated ok then glug some diseasel into filter before refitting then try a churn of the key mondingo tdci can be a complete and utter barstad to bleed/start after a filter change bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 New filter added. Still nothing apart from a few coughs. Fucksake! Corsa has the right idea Cavcraft, privatewire, scdan4 and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Have you checked the fuel cut-off button hasn't wedged in ? Not sure about the L-series, but on the K it's hidden behind the centre console DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, clayts450 said: Have you checked the fuel cut-off button hasn't wedged in ? Not sure about the L-series, but on the K it's hidden behind the centre console Not sure what you mean? It's an XUD... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 D'oh, of course it is. Ignore me, I'm rambling.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 I found out that I should have been priming it with the ignition on to let fuel past the cutoff solenoid. Sucked the fuel through the pump via the return pipe, hooked the jump leads to the Corsa and voila! Coprolalia, Dick Longbridge, privatewire and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 Mind you, now all I can taste is diesel. Some pictures, just because. rob88h, Tickman, LightBulbFun and 7 others 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, TheDoctor said: Mind you, now all I can taste is diesel. Better than petrol, in my opinion. Kerosene is the way to go, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 13 minutes ago, MorrisItalSLX said: Better than petrol, in my opinion. Kerosene is the way to go, though. Used chip fat 🤤 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 26 minutes ago, Dan302 said: Used chip fat 🤤 Lucas pump 😔 Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 Just to report, drove the Fenlander to Chelmsford and back yesterday afternoon and it was fine, apart from the occasional slight cough it has always had, you know, the one I was trying to eliminate by replacing the fuel lines and filter in the first place? 😂 Oh well, it's not causing any issues, I'll just ignore it. scdan4, privatewire, outlaw118 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 It's annoying, my missus is away for two days so it would be a perfect time to replace the rear springs, but I'm confined to my bed at the moment due to my back. Getting old sucks. 😔 rusty998 and Cord Fourteener 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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