car wont start

[prez06]

my R5 Gt phase 2, its just turning and not firing, stinks of petrol so im gathering its flooding the engine, theres a spark replaced, plugs, leads,distributor cap and rotor arm, could it be carb ? fuel pressure regulator ? and whats the tdc sensor and where is that ?

[SCHWARTZ]

tdc is the top dead centre sensor you will see it on the top of the gearbox where it meets the engine just over the flywheel. check that it is still bolted in place and that the lead that goes from tdc sensor to the aei unit (in scuttle area) is ok. did you remove the leads or the rotor drive gear at all?

[prez06]

leads plugs ignition systems fine, its absolutley reeking of petrol took plugs out and there soaking so its definetley getting to much fuel

[prez06]

it started when we towed it and bumped it but when i accelerated it died

[SCHWARTZ]

has the carb still got the idle jet in it? are you defo getting a spark then?

[prez06]

i tried my spare carb exactly the same thing happens, maybe both my carbs are shafted ? yeah defo got a spark took lead off and put screw driver in and got a good spark

[SCHWARTZ]

does sound rich in that case.

[prez06]

any suggestions its in a garage at the minute but i think its got them scratching there heads

[SCHWARTZ]

i would just go over everything i had changed and double check it. plug gaps, rotor arm, leads, etc... check your valve clearances also.

[Dudders]

i think this is what happened to mine once, it was a relay for the fuel pump? i think, i was told to take one that supplied the perc fan and replace the one for the pump (or was i a regulator)and it worked, car was just turning over and over till then and once i swapped it broooooom, needed a new relay. least i think thats how i was :confused: sorry i can be more specific/help

[SCHWARTZ]

he is getting fuel to the carb tho :confused:

[Markey Mark (BD)]

Have alook down the carb and see if the accelerator pump jet is squirting nicely when the throttle is operated.

[Dudders]

he is getting fuel to the carb tho :confused:
most likely a relay for something else then, mike from gt-spares came up with the answer for me. i was all outta answers. bit like i am now :D

[SCHWARTZ]

would be surprised if markymark couldnt solve it tho. ;):D

[prez06]

well am offshore at the minute am back next week if its not sorted a wouldn't mind someone of here form newcastle/sunderland area popping round to have a look, unsure on my boost pipes off carb top aswell