robrado974

Ok matt thaks bud . Devon dub shack says raw speed engine tuning do injector cleaning .

Been using the search looking at injector problems . My first question is at 150k what are the chances of them being cleaned and then being told that they have had it ? obviously they wont know until they have cleaned them , but i could end up paying for something i cant use . Having looked at prices for new ones they aint cheap . Could i use another make ,ford etc ?. I will be doing a compression test first , then checking the flow rate of the injectors . so im just looking for advice if they have a poor flow rate of fuel as this could be the answer to my starting problems . Rob

I would also look at the ignition switch , robbie vr had the same symptoms as you . Starter motor was changed with no difference . He then got a wire connected to the ignition with the switch taken out [like a hotwire] put it on the battery terminal and it fired every time . So worth changing it for £27.00 .

time for the vagcom me thinks . Worst case will be the pump , it will proberbly be a sensor .

Done it , thanks for all the info and help Rob

I will have the glove box panel mate Thanks .

Not forgetting the g60 jet . Sorry going off topic now .

Ok will give it a go !

Thanks for the replys , really appreciate it .i tried the pliers on the watch makers screw driver , also took of under tray and cowl . I think someone's had a go before because the head is not the best . I tried many drivers but none seemed to fit . Rob

Wish I could afford an R mate , the way I feel ATM I could happily break it and sell the parts !

I'm thinking of getting a new engine for the Vr . I've heard of vege , but know one else . Who has a great reputation and what sort of price for a short block engine ? . Mine has 150k on it , with all my starting problems and the mileage on it , I'm thinking of getting rid and starting again , the head has only done 50k so that should be fine . Thanks , Rob

Bit worried about breaking something if I wack it Sean . By fitting the new one in at least I've eliminated the switch . Rob

Yes I did , it's just turning over and backfiring . I'm so close to breaking the car now !cant believe out of a possible 15 screwdrivers not one of them will undo the screw , it must be so tight .

Looks like someone has had a go before , I've held a mirror up to the head and it's not the best to be honest . To make matters worse I plugged the new switch in to try it and it still won't start .

What kind of screw head is it , if got two small pozi heads in there but can't turn it , I don't want to knacker the head up . I've had a torch up there to have a look but my eyes are straining to see it ! Thanks Rob

Ok , never done one before , so will have a look at the search , before hand Rob

I will be looking forward to the dreaded screw replacement , seen it come up a few times in other threads . Thanks again Rob

Thanks for this easypops much appreciated . Rob

Thanks for replys , I will change it , it's not a lot for a new one , if it starts brilliant , if not , it's back to the drawing board . Rob

Sorry to jump in , but this is just the sort of info I needed to, had lots of help so far , if you look at robrados Rado you will see what I mean , I'm going to check my flow rate at the weekend if I can . Rob

That's funny

A pain is one word for it matt , its very frustrating . Matt that would be great if i could borrow these ,any idea how many mlies they have done ? Thanks mate .

I asked the question today Andy , if it would still spark with a dodgy ignition switch and the answer was no , i have a spark so i think i can rule it out . Rob

Thanks sean , just been talking to chris langers and he thought a bad earth somewhere or the injectors as they are getting on a bit [150k] . They are around £80.00 to be cleaned .Oem price on ebay is staggering !. Will see what the weather is doing at the weekend and report back . Rob