xjsport 3.2 won't start... want to scrap it...
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1999 xjsport 3.2 - fails to start
Previous history of bore wash... done it 3 times and fixed with oil squirt in cylinder, turn over a couple of revolutions, plugs in, fires up rough then smooths out
Just around Christmas - was starting roughly but running. Then it wouldn't start. I thought bore wash again but left it as it is left outside (v cold and nasty here in Sweden over Christmas...)
A few weeks back I tried the bore wash fix - no joy. Noticed plugs were not soaked...
Checked fuel rail schraeder - only a dribble after cranking the starter...
Replaced fuel filter (WTF designers??? why put that there???)
Cranked didn't start but popped and farted a bit like it was going to, so checked fuel rail schraeder and got a reasonable squirt...
Turned to ignition on and listened...
Sounds like fuel pump primes up - but could hear throttle body whining/chattering to itself...
Took off all connections - noise stops
Cleaned connections, sounds ok on prime up sequence
Tried starting, just a tiny flutter of a fart then nothing...
Tried foot flat to the floor sequence - nothing.....
If any one can help with suggestions of diagnoses I would appreciate it...
Otherwise I think it will get scrapped (or at least make the back seat into a garage chill couch and stick the 18"s on my 89 chevy van...)
Thanks so much in advance![Smile](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Steve
1999 xjsport 3.2 - fails to start
Previous history of bore wash... done it 3 times and fixed with oil squirt in cylinder, turn over a couple of revolutions, plugs in, fires up rough then smooths out
Just around Christmas - was starting roughly but running. Then it wouldn't start. I thought bore wash again but left it as it is left outside (v cold and nasty here in Sweden over Christmas...)
A few weeks back I tried the bore wash fix - no joy. Noticed plugs were not soaked...
Checked fuel rail schraeder - only a dribble after cranking the starter...
Replaced fuel filter (WTF designers??? why put that there???)
Cranked didn't start but popped and farted a bit like it was going to, so checked fuel rail schraeder and got a reasonable squirt...
Turned to ignition on and listened...
Sounds like fuel pump primes up - but could hear throttle body whining/chattering to itself...
Took off all connections - noise stops
Cleaned connections, sounds ok on prime up sequence
Tried starting, just a tiny flutter of a fart then nothing...
Tried foot flat to the floor sequence - nothing.....
If any one can help with suggestions of diagnoses I would appreciate it...
Otherwise I think it will get scrapped (or at least make the back seat into a garage chill couch and stick the 18"s on my 89 chevy van...)
Thanks so much in advance
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Steve
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