Hey
My motor as above is currently not running - It turns over and fires - but doesnt "catch" and continue to run. It has intermittently run for short periods although last time i tested couldn't even get this to run.
Currently being investigated by mechanic - apparently high pressure fuel pump is not making pressure - They have tested with good "regulators" so these are not the issue. I've been advised that first step would be to replace the whole pump assembly at over 1000 dollars locally for parts alone (unsure on labour to replace). I was under the understanding that the pump could be rebuilt much cheaper and can see online non-OEM fuel pump assemblys for a couple of hundred bucks.
Just wanted to get opinions on options here - given the value of the motor, it sort of starts to become questionable whether its worth repairing when repairs are 1000's of dollars.
Second - hes also advised when removing a regulator for the air system that there was metal on it - which he said will be coming from the air pump which may also require replacement and cost quoted was substantial - just unable to fully diagnose due to the fuel pump issue. He did say this may be fine and this may just be from extended cranking (this was me doing this, not the mchanic) with limited lubrication while troubleshooting the fuel pump issue.
happy to get ant thoughts and suggestions
thanks
Matt
My motor as above is currently not running - It turns over and fires - but doesnt "catch" and continue to run. It has intermittently run for short periods although last time i tested couldn't even get this to run.
Currently being investigated by mechanic - apparently high pressure fuel pump is not making pressure - They have tested with good "regulators" so these are not the issue. I've been advised that first step would be to replace the whole pump assembly at over 1000 dollars locally for parts alone (unsure on labour to replace). I was under the understanding that the pump could be rebuilt much cheaper and can see online non-OEM fuel pump assemblys for a couple of hundred bucks.
Just wanted to get opinions on options here - given the value of the motor, it sort of starts to become questionable whether its worth repairing when repairs are 1000's of dollars.
Second - hes also advised when removing a regulator for the air system that there was metal on it - which he said will be coming from the air pump which may also require replacement and cost quoted was substantial - just unable to fully diagnose due to the fuel pump issue. He did say this may be fine and this may just be from extended cranking (this was me doing this, not the mchanic) with limited lubrication while troubleshooting the fuel pump issue.
happy to get ant thoughts and suggestions
thanks
Matt