Ace_t Neutral Newbie July 24, 2003 Share July 24, 2003 my FPR is a new one.. 10 mths old. last night when tank was empty, I heard "pom pom" and felt the car jerk and surge a bit while car was stationary. Top up fuel and this morning crank to start.. waited at slip road to go out and that's where car just died. Unable to crank for at least 5 mins. Waited awhile and miraculosly it fired up ok.... drove a fair bit and at a slight slope, car died again without any warning. This time it managed to fire up ok... and there after no sign of the problem again. Mech took it for a spin (I think he empty half of my tank already ) and found nothing. He said might be fuel pump becoz response for the car not so good. (he's quite familiar with my model) Checked fuel pressure and said OK. Checkec alternator, battery, coil, distributor, voltage rectifier.. all ok. anyone have more clues ? Me dying without car... like fish out of water. So blur when took MRT. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Neutral Newbie July 24, 2003 Share July 24, 2003 YOu said you hear "POM POM".. could it be spark plug misfire.. Take out your spark plug, see if the ceremic is brown.. maybe spark plug faulty. Best, change to a new set of spark plugs, they are not expensive and see if you have this problem. Once EPTUNG pass me one set of spark plug which he claimed faulty, i did not believe and had irregular RPM, sudden jerks.. If the fuel pressure is OK over various RPM, I think can rule out fuel pump assembly i.e. the fuel filer, harness, pressure valve, regulator.. my 2 cents. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Neutral Newbie July 24, 2003 Share July 24, 2003 (edited) Just to share with you how I learnt the hard way.. I changed the Fuel Filter 1 year ago. For my rolla, to change the filter, you need to dismentle the entire fuel pump system take out the pump, filter, o-rings and valve and put back to the new filter harness. So, techincally, you are using back the old parts. In your case, your valve and o-rings are re-used, only the pump and filter could be new. So, happily for 8 months, suddenly I had problems starting up my car. Each time I bring to agent, they cannot replicate the problem cos the car is rested and the oil ring (I think), with no pressure build up, goes back in shape and place. THe agent as long as can start car and cannot replicate, they give you excuses. they don't take your car for 30 mins drive to see if the problem re-surface. Left with the agent for 2 days, and they told me no problems.. (true, engine is cold.. ) Until one fine day, my day told me to take out the entire fuel system assembly then I realised that the o-ring is out of shape. Lester once told me that low grade fuel can cos the o-ring to deform under prolong pressure or heat. So, maybe you can learn something from me. The Fuel Pump is not totally new if you re-use old parts. cheers. Edited July 24, 2003 by Cool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic July 24, 2003 Share July 24, 2003 how old is your car? burnt valves could oso be a reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_z 1st Gear July 24, 2003 Share July 24, 2003 Just hope its not an electrical problem. Coz electrical problem is the worst problem ever to happen to any car owners. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_t Neutral Newbie July 24, 2003 Share July 24, 2003 Mech checked sparks.. A-ok. The pom sound was not quite loud, but coud feel the surge while stepping on brakes. RPM also dipped when that happened. My FPR came with O-ring.. so it's new. Also no petrol smell in engine bay after a long hard drive, so unlikely any O-ring is worn out. Wanted to check fuel cleanliness, but mech dun have the means to check..also my tank is full... (maybe not after he drove it) Some contaminants could have clogged the pump. Will leave it overnight for him to check tomorrow. *sigh* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_t Neutral Newbie July 24, 2003 Share July 24, 2003 car is 12 yrs. if u follow my threads, u will see many problems resulting from this car. nice to drive in, but got one sick B****. took a car with cancer, now trying to implement miracles on it. I got 8 more years to toy wif it... let's see if spools will sponsor my next ride.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Neutral Newbie July 24, 2003 Share July 24, 2003 (edited) The plugs which EPTUNG gave me was faulty was fresh out of box, unable to see any fault at all. If you still have this problem, may consider changing plugs.. Pardon me, I am familiar with COnti car.. my thoughts are just based on experience Jap cars. cheers. Edited July 24, 2003 by Cool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2P2 Neutral Newbie July 24, 2003 Share July 24, 2003 changed your suspension? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_t Neutral Newbie July 24, 2003 Share July 24, 2003 not yet... u have kang tow ? looking for change soon. anything to do wif my problem if suspension was changed ? or not changed ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2P2 Neutral Newbie July 24, 2003 Share July 24, 2003 nothing to do with it, just asking well told you before, if you want comfort, just go for monroe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_t Neutral Newbie July 24, 2003 Share July 24, 2003 using monroe... somehow the bouncing on each 4 sides is different. A few mechs and friends have said the suspension feels worn out... Anyway I think it's due for change. Probably replace bushings as well. waiting for u to do 'bounce' test.. but always so busy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2P2 Neutral Newbie July 24, 2003 Share July 24, 2003 wah piang, remind me lah can or not....tomolo ok? and remind me lah last week cannot bounce, bounce already sure go toilet.......very sick last week. better change or you will wear your tyres Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_t Neutral Newbie July 24, 2003 Share July 24, 2003 ya lor.. see your face mopping the floor, better not kachou u... anyway, I might not turn up tomorrow.. got to have early night. Sat flying off. C how... maybe can get visa approved (for a few hours..kekekeke) Provided car have no problems.. not it's at the workshop. Hopefully can find problem, else sat morning kena stuck on SLE/TPE with all my luggage then HAM CHIM PIANG...sure kena black eye or worse... castrated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2P2 Neutral Newbie July 24, 2003 Share July 24, 2003 wah....biz trip or holiday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_t Neutral Newbie July 24, 2003 Share July 24, 2003 hurrayday lor... back on 10aug. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2P2 Neutral Newbie July 24, 2003 Share July 24, 2003 enjoy life....go where man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky8807 1st Gear July 24, 2003 Share July 24, 2003 Hi, Maybe, u can check to see if the fuel injectors are clog/restrictive. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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