93 Passat, drove fine yesterday, would not start this morning. No fuel being drawn into IP. Solenoid clicking, so I assume it works. When I pulled and drained filter I found water, small amounts of veg oil/glycerin (hard to tell) and grime. I run washed bio about 50% of the time. I assume I have some contaminate in the injection pump that has now solidified. I plan on changing the filter, topping up with clean diesel, and first try warming up the IP to operating temps and seeing if that frees up the blockage. Failing that I think I would pull the solenoid and make sure it is actually working fine (I can hear it clicking now), but I assume that it must be some sort of blockage as it worked without issues for 100+miles and nothing this morning.
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Ian
Follow-up.
Turned out to be the fuel shut-off solenoid. Replaced it with one from a parts car and runs like a champ again! Thank for all who helped!
Ian
don't feel bad, I ran new fuel lines and replaced my glowplugs to find out it was the fsos. I did the vince walden mod to the plug wires while I was at it. On the up side, I taught my son (he's 4) how to tighten bolts, and he started the bolts on the glowplugs for me.
don't feel bad, I ran new fuel lines and replaced my glowplugs to find out it was the fsos. I did the vince walden mod to the plug wires while I was at it. On the up side, I taught my son (he's 4) how to tighten bolts, and he started the bolts on the glowplugs for me.
That's amazing for a little kid t be able to do that, he's definately gonna be either a good mechanic or a surgeon with the talent he's developing now
don't feel bad, I ran new fuel lines and replaced my glowplugs to find out it was the fsos. I did the vince walden mod to the plug wires while I was at it. On the up side, I taught my son (he's 4) how to tighten bolts, and he started the bolts on the glowplugs for me.
that reminds me of me. he will be rebuilding engines by the time hes 10.
I hope so, I wouldn't mind retiring early.
