FTO GPX Fuel not feeding car stagnent

Saltiga · Post by **Saltiga** » Mon May 04, 2009 6:06 pm

Guys, my FTO been sitting in the front lawn for atleast 12 months. Fuel would have evaporated by now! I just flush and change coolant and did the oil and filter. Put in 10 litres of fresh fuel. and even gave it a kick start with "start the bastard". The "bastard" refuce to start. Sparks are working, as it combust using the "Start the bastard" straight in the air filter. But clearly the fuel is not feeding through.

Suggestion please.

ps, vehicle was running perfect before it decided to hibernate for the next 12 months.

zuihoujueding · Post by **zuihoujueding** » Mon May 04, 2009 6:51 pm

FTO untouched for 12months....OMG....

People please help....I would change EVERY fluid in the car if i were you. Not to mention usting in the fuel tank.

Saltiga · Post by **Saltiga** » Mon May 04, 2009 6:55 pm

Yes, i have changed most of the fluid accept for transmision/ breaks and ofcourse the fuel thanks which is a big job. Trying to do as much as i can myself and only take it in to the mechanics if need be.

Post by **vipfto** » Mon May 04, 2009 7:38 pm

fuel pump or filter would be where id start looking
check if pump getting power and error codes

koolio1234 · Post by **koolio1234** » Tue May 05, 2009 1:08 am

vipfto wrote:fuel pump or filter would be where id start looking
check if pump getting power and error codes

+1

I'd look into the fuel pump.

Post by **Bennoz** » Tue May 05, 2009 7:49 am

The easiest way to check the pump is to pull the fuel line off the regulator & turn the motor over. If its working you'll get a face full of fuel.

Saltiga · Post by **Saltiga** » Tue May 05, 2009 1:02 pm

Benzo, i was told the fuel filter has a bolt, if i undo the bolt fuel shoudl gush out. Problem is even after half a tin of wd40 , can't undo the bolt!

Thanks ALL for the advice, i don't think i'll meddle with the fuel pump, Any good mechanics experience with FTO in WA?

Post by **I8A4RE** » Tue May 05, 2009 1:17 pm

You should not undo the fuel filter/lines with out first releasing the pressure.

Do this by removing either the fuel pump relay or disconnecting the fuel pump.

As for the bolt you need 2 spanners. One on the filter and one on the line, should come undone doing it this way