Car stalled got towed back to base.

renzkuken1 · Post by **renzkuken1** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:38 am

So i drove to dinner lastnight and on the way back my car stalled. I couldn't restart it.
Battery is fine and it was turning over fine but it wouldn't ignite so it seems.
My car had been idling at 500rpm for the past week or so and has cut out before.
Does this sound like a fuel pump or spark plug problem or both?
Or any other suggestions? I had to get it towed back to base but luckily a tow truck parked in KFC i was stuck at when this happened and i asked him for a tow and he only charged me 50 bucks.

I am going to put the plates and rego sticker on my other fto till i get this one fixed. (Lucky they are the same coloout)

And help much appreciated!

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:42 am

Could be either. Leaning more to spark though.

But don't ya have red neck wiring in your car? Could be anything.

renzkuken1 · Post by **renzkuken1** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:53 am

payaya wrote:Could be either. Leaning more to spark though.

But don't ya have red neck wiring in your car? Could be anything.

Red neck wiring? Lol

Hmm i have never changed sparks since owning. How hard are the back 3 to change?

renzkuken1 · Post by **renzkuken1** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 12:25 pm

I'm buying a fuel pump fromp auto sydney dismantlers today and hopefully going to fit it.
Where is the DIY?! lol

bass_twitch · Post by **bass_twitch** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 12:33 pm

renzkuken1 wrote:
payaya wrote:Could be either. Leaning more to spark though.

But don't ya have red neck wiring in your car? Could be anything.
Red neck wiring? Lol

Hmm i have never changed sparks since owning. How hard are the back 3 to change?

back three aren't too bad, iv done em

silverGPX · Post by **silverGPX** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 12:54 pm

Blocked catalyc converter, fuel pump, timing belt off a tooth, do u have cruise control?, slack accelerator cable, any unusual sounds from engine?

Technikhaus · Post by **Technikhaus** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:11 pm

Sucks about the car

Although it does look cool on the truck with the doors like that :p

renzkuken1 · Post by **renzkuken1** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:57 pm

silverGPX wrote:Blocked catalyc converter, fuel pump, timing belt off a tooth, do you have cruise control?, slack accelerator cable, any unusual sounds from engine?

Fair sure cat converter is not blocked, fuel pump changing today if we can work it out (anyone have a guide or tips or can call me on the steps to take to change? 0404103422 )
Not really any unusual sounds from engine.
Changing all 6 sparks (should i get iridium now or just any for the time being.

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silverGPX · Post by **silverGPX** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 2:02 pm

for fuel pump, remove lower section of back seat, there will be a square black metal plate, with 4 screws, undo them, unplug power from pump, then loosen the pipe first, becareful, the sucker tends to want to bend, maybe spray some WD40 on the fitting, then undo the nuts? that hold it in place.

renzkuken1 · Post by **renzkuken1** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 2:12 pm

ok and whats my best bet for iridium spark plugs? Where are they purchased and how do i pull them out/in. I am at richmond atm (nsw)

renzkuken1 · Post by **renzkuken1** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 4:08 pm

f**k me how do I get the bolt loosened on fuel pump?

BearOnFire · Post by **BearOnFire** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 4:43 pm

FTO help section, topic 10.
Dude, get a mechanic.

renzkuken1 · Post by **renzkuken1** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 5:43 pm

Sigh here comes big mechanic cost. Will leave at mechanic Monday and fill you in

silverGPX · Post by **silverGPX** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:18 pm

yeah i was gonna check the intank filter one day and i couldnt loosen it either, it just wants to bend, so gave up lol.

Post by **aza013** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:27 pm

Well look at it this way there is one good thing thtat has come out of this, you got a good pic of your car and it is red too not pink

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Kustom · Post by **Kustom** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:33 pm

By looking at the pics it looks like your wheels are the source of the problem.

renzkuken1 · Post by **renzkuken1** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 1:37 am

aza013 wrote:Well look at it this way there is one good thing thtat has come out of this, you got a good pic of your car and it is red too not pink .

hahahaha jerk :p

Post by **Bennoz** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 10:37 am

You need 2 spanners to undo the nut. You also need to go under the car & do the soft fuel line from the rail that goes to the front of the car, otherwise when you finally loosen the nut ontop of the tank, the fuel line will twist up as you undo it. It's all but impossible to do without un doing the bottom line.

Oh & I've got half a dozen pumps here if you want to save a few bucks. I'll be cheaper than Sydney Auto Dismantlers

renzkuken1 · Post by **renzkuken1** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 8:20 pm

Bennoz wrote:You need 2 spanners to undo the nut. You also need to go under the car & do the soft fuel line from the rail that goes to the front of the car, otherwise when you finally loosen the nut ontop of the tank, the fuel line will twist up as you undo it. It's all but impossible to do without un doing the bottom line.

Oh & I've got half a dozen pumps here if you want to save a few bucks. I'll be cheaper than Sydney Auto Dismantlers

Now you tell me

Just spent 100 bucks on it from auto dismantlers. Might try and take it back.

Chiinkstarrh · Post by **Chiinkstarrh** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:43 pm

Kustom wrote:By looking at the pics it looks like your wheels are the source of the problem.

i LOLed

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