Starting problem :s

Tue Jan 25, 2011 5:34 pm

My 318is is being restored atm but unfortunately it ran out of petrol today just started to run lumpy then died so i went and put 10pounds worth bk in it now it wont start???

Im confused any ideas????

Thanks Ty

Tue Jan 25, 2011 5:39 pm

put in some more £10 of fuel is fuk all now days

Tue Jan 25, 2011 5:43 pm

I cant see how that wouldn't be enough mate should still start with 7 litres of petrol in it lol

Tue Jan 25, 2011 5:53 pm

When the ignition is switched on, can you hear the fuel pump running momentarily?

Tue Jan 25, 2011 5:58 pm

tbh i tried listening for it but dont hear anything, thing is the pump is pretty new because i bought of a fellow zoner lol :s?? the relay has been replaced not so long ago aswell.

Would it be possible that i may have burnt the motor out on the pump because i ran it dry??

Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:23 pm

Anymore suggestions peeps?

Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:35 pm

Flexible fuel lines, under bonnet passenger side - remove from metal pipe (lower one i think)
Switch on ignition
Does fuel pour out?

Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:53 pm

ok will see mate thanks for the advice just one more question is it possible i could of burnt the motor out ???

Thanks

Tue Jan 25, 2011 9:34 pm

Impossible to say without trying above first