Finally got chance to have another crack at it today. Fuel is absolutely getting to the input and output of the fuel filter, cracked them loose a little (one at a time) and a good bit of fuel came out when the engine was cranked. Nothing comes out of the bleed on the filter though if it's...

Hah yeah I did a similar thing when I took the pump off, missed my face though luckily. Raining today and the battery is nearly dead now, so I'll have to put it on charge for more tests tomorrow. I did remove the pump to filter pipe (at the pump end) fuel dribbled out and when I cranked it the...

Had to take a small break from working on the landy as the peugeot came back from the garage unfixed. Had a nasty rattle as gearbox oil had run down, thought it had a big leak. But no, just a small seeping, so refilled with fresh oil and its going again smoother than it has in months. So at...

Nah theres no sedimenter, so just fuel line and tank before the lift pump. So my plan for tomorrow is: 1: Purchase and fit new solenoid 2: Refit lift pump, leaving output hose disconnected. Crank engine and check for fuel pumping through (just to be double sure that fuel still isnt making it...

Just done that now, finger over one port and I get suction, finger over the other port and I get positive pressure. So I guess that rules it out? Should I look at things upstream, which I think only leaves fuel tank and fuel line?

Accidentally broken my shut off solenoid, so can't do proper testing till tomorrow, but went out earlier and got some testing done. Firstly, I checked the leak off pipes, the central one is in pretty bad shape, took a picture. It doesn't appear to actually be broken through both layers, but...

Excellent suggestions, thanks guys! Fuel filter - I actually ment fuel sedimenter but after checking the Haynes it says this is optional fitment, so I guess I dont have one! I'll nip out tomorrow when I've got light and try the lift pump with fuel filter bleed open as that seems an easy one...

My pug 306 Daily Driver went into the garage for a week, so of course it was time for the defender to spit its dummy out. 300tdi 110 defender SW, Snorkel air intake fitted, EGR removed and blanked, 2 button fob alarm/immobiliser. Symptoms: Cranks over perfectly fine but will not start, as if...

Sorry for the double post/bumping old thread, I've not had any real time on the internet recently, mostly because I've been spending it on the bloody landy! On a good note, I think I've solved the problem. Turns out our Defender was fitted with the same alarm/immob/central locking as the model...

Well, it was the correct part number on the box, its identical in every way, just has extra threads. I just put it down to some kind of compatibility to make it fit another similar housing from a different make/model? Also, while she now turns off just dandy, she does not start. To be specific...

Ah, oddly enough no, this one doesn't screw all the way in! Cheers for the quick reply and warning about the plunger dropping out though, was nice and careful with it and had no trouble. For whatever reason the new one (baremach i think) has about 4-5 more threads on it, which was exactly the...

Finally got the new solenoid today, have to say it feels identical to the broken one, if anything its a bit squisheyer! Managed to borrow a 15/16ths spanner from a local garage as after visiting 10+ shops nowhere could sell me one! Everyone stops at 19mm. Anyway, started fitting the new one...

Disconnected the solenoid wire, engine keeps going like a champ! Looks like we might have found the problem then. Would also explain why she is taking longer to start, if the solenoid is getting a bit stiff. redhand, this isn't a Disco its a Defender, though I appreciate the efforts in trying...

Alright had a quick play around today. The ignition all appears to work as it should, for example if i take the keys out and the engine is still running things such as wipers and washer jets do not work, sidelights turn off etc. So the ignition does appear to be working correctly. If the...

Sorry I'm quite sure what you mean? The engine remains running, do you mean do the lights/indicators/etc still work even with the key out? If thats what you mean, I'm not actually sure, didn't think to check that. Should I start her up tomorrow, then remove the key and see what still works even...

Right, helps if I post this in the right forum. Apparently I'm such a newb I somehow thought I had a TD5 :rolleyes: We got it 3 weeks ago, it would sometimes not start when the key was turned. Basicly you would get a single *click* when turned to pos.3 but after 5-20 minutes of fiddling it...

Oh... well blast. I'm really, really sorry about guys. I'm just a complete pillock I'm afraid! I was so sure that I wasn't going to come across as a typical mis-posting newbie but lo and behold! Again, really sorry guys. Should I just make a new post over in the 300TDI section, or PM a mod to...

Sorry I'm afraid I made a slight mistake, its a '96 not '98. My mate swore P reg was 98 but I checked and sure enough its '96. No unfortunately no easy-fix there. I've uploaded a couple of videos of the poor girl as its better than me trying to describe it. Here is the first one, showing what...

Blow me these things are fun! I've only ever had old Minis, never much cared for anything else. Then recently with going to the farm daily and the private roads there getting so bad we decided to get something a bit more rugged. Ended up with a 110 Defender County S/W and my word is it fun! We...

Yeah, that does sound right. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything obvious/common. My mechanic friend has been telling me that its turbo lag/turbo-run-on but that doesn't sound correct to me as the engine idles rather than revving up, plus it wouldn't explain all of the ignition...