2006-08-13 11:00:41 · 21 answers · asked by dodgybloke572000 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
needs a new fuel shut off solenoid
2006-08-13 11:03:17 · answer #1 · answered by chunky 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi i just fixed the same problem on a diesel escort for the price of some insulation tape !
under the bonnet slightly to the right should be a red plastic thing with wires connected to it .
i took this of and wrapped tape round all the wires and put it back on .
also there are two levers in the same area and when the engine is started one can be used to rev the car and the other to stop it
both have a nut on to adjust how much movement the lever has ,
i fiddled with these quite a bit before realising the insulation on the wires mentioned above was falling apart
so i don't know what actually fixed it .
never the less it beats taking it to a mechanic who will hum and har then say "well it seems the warp factor 9 of the hydro electric coil which influences the particles of the atom is not functioning as it should which in turn may cause a nuclear disaster if you don't pay me a kings ransom to put some tape on it "
Have a go you cant break something that's broken !
hope this helps
2006-08-15 12:03:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's amazing how many answers one can get from so many who don't know what their talking about, isn't it?
The engine is getting fuel, A diesel is is like a Jet engine and once it running it is self sustaining. The ONLY way to stop the engine is to take away the fuel.
I would guess the fuel shut off solenoid is not working. You could have bad rings and it is drawing the oil from the crankcase, that would keep it running (for a while anyway) but I would vote on the Fuel shut off. On a Mercedes Diesel there is a little lever near the injection pump which has a little stop sign on it and that is a manual fuel shut off. I'm not sure about the Ford Diesel tho'
2006-08-13 18:19:15 · answer #3 · answered by wl98208 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thers not many people that can read on this site!
Its a diesel so octane ratings and timing are out of the window!!!
It is the fuel cut off valve on the back of your injection pump you can get a new one from ford or maybe a good motorfactors!
Its a bit fiddly to fit but this will solve your problem!
Hope this helps!
2006-08-14 09:53:24 · answer #4 · answered by Ian R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are three areas you should have checked: one or more may cause this problem:
Fuel grade--it might be too low and your engine, during this stage of use, might require a higher octane level. Understandably with robber-bandit per gallon gas prices, this is a concern. Try using a bottle of "Fuel Treatment" each time you fill up w/ your usual gasoline brand.
Tune-up time: Have a professional mechanic check the engine for it's timing and spark plug output. Tune-ups can be far less
in price than getting a new vehicle or engine.
Catalytic converter: This little bugger can cause engine "knock" once it goes bad. Have the mechanic check for this as well.
2006-08-13 18:10:50 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it depends, on what year the car is, some modern cars with turbos, have a run on system, to allow the turbo to run down, as switching off the engine with the turbo running at high speeds, damages the turbo.
i suggest U go to a ford dealer and try to find out if Ur car has this system fitted
2006-08-14 05:14:53 · answer #6 · answered by caprilover79 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its either: -
Crap under the fuel shut off solenoid valve seat - remove and inspect but keep it all scrupulously clean!
Solenoid seized open or otherwise defective.
A wiring problem
The engine is pulling crankcase oil in to the intake manifold - but this is extremely unlikely especially at idle.
Its definately bugger all to do with timing.
2006-08-14 16:16:16 · answer #7 · answered by I loathe YH answers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have seen many questions in here and every oneseems to say timing one even calls a girl stupid for trying to help well he says leave the mechanics to the men well if you dont know the answer dont call others stupid because you are also wrong it is not the timing it is your fuel shut off solenoid you can clean it but it would be better to replace it so this dosent happen again
2006-08-13 23:19:31 · answer #8 · answered by firefightingexpert 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
had a friend who had the same problem with an escort. I forgot what the problem was exactly but I can tell you this. If the car is no longer worth 800 pounds ged rid of it because that's what it cost to fix
2006-08-13 18:06:59 · answer #9 · answered by peter gunn 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Fuel shut-off solenoid not working, either electrical supply prob or solenoid itself.
2006-08-13 18:18:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋