i have no cold start lever connected and after starting up the car was refusing to idle without foot on accelerator pedal as cooling system isn't finished yet i shut the engine off after 10-15 seconds of idling.and my question... i'm quite worried, would something happen to the pump because of our mistake?
Quote from: vako on November 22, 2010, 12:35:21 pmi have no cold start lever connected and after starting up the car was refusing to idle without foot on accelerator pedal as cooling system isn't finished yet i shut the engine off after 10-15 seconds of idling.and my question... i'm quite worried, would something happen to the pump because of our mistake? Most unlikely to have done any damage.Have you been working on the car for the CSD to be disconnected, or has it never been connected?
i'll install radiator and try to start my engine again for the weekend. because i have not got appropriate starter (it will be delivered in two weeks from ebay) and the only way to get my car stared is to kick start it with my friend's mercedes
Just be REALLY sure of your timing! This is a harsh way to start an engine. At least with a starter, you have a chance of catching a few unusual ticks if the timing is a bit off. If you bump start and that timing is out enough, or it jumps a few notches because something wasn't tightened, it'll be short lived!Ian
Quote from: Henchman on November 23, 2010, 04:38:05 amJust be REALLY sure of your timing! This is a harsh way to start an engine. At least with a starter, you have a chance of catching a few unusual ticks if the timing is a bit off. If you bump start and that timing is out enough, or it jumps a few notches because something wasn't tightened, it'll be short lived!Ianengine came out of a running car, so i think timing is ok for now... and what do you think about my pump, could something happen to it?
The pump was pulling a vacuum. This is what it does all the time, but in your case it failed to get the diesel to flow. Unless you artificially 'drove' the pump for hours, or a long time until the pump body drained of diesel and the vanes dried out and scoured the seating, the lubricated vanes would just leak back the diesel. Apart from feeling a little foolish, I am sure that you have done nothing harmful... Not so foolish, so as to not recognise your fundamental mistake, so go and have a beer and relax...
yea, i remember you were talking about doing it, and decided against the TDI crank sprocket upgrade..i just hope it doesnt turn around to bite you in the @$$...