Hi all,
Just done a full front end refresh, cam belt, water pump clean up and repaint.
To facilitate ease of access I have removed the radiator and renewed all hoses etc but had to use a Mk2 lower hose as the metal link pipe is unavailable.
All back together except for fans which I also wish to clean and repaint.
Decided tonight that I would like to hear it running, impatient I know! however it turns over and appears to start then stops.
Would I be right in thinking that the ecu controls the fan and because it is not there will not let the engine start.
Just wondering???
Dave
Have you put the cross over pipe on (air cleaner to intake manifold), that being off give the symptoms that you describe. The MAF can’t see any air flow. A missing fan shouldn’t stop it running.
Thanks Robbie for your thoughts on the matter.
I know that without the crossover pipe the engine will not run so I don’t think I tried to start it with the pipe off, but then it was 9 days ago and I can’t remember.
Fan is now cleaned up and back on the car and it runs, just need to do a few more jobs and I will take it for a good run.
Many thanks again for your help.
Dave.