Thread: Not starting after replacing inlet manifold

So you picked it up, got it home and now it won’t start???

Assuming you’re suggesting you and the mechanic are struggling to start it (I won’t go into whether this mechanic knows anything about a Land Rover), when I did mine it took a long time to get the high pressure fuel system going, which ate the battery, and despite it cranking, there wasn’t enough voltage to get it to start. I ended up ordering a new battery as even charging it couldn’t get it done.

Also even a microscopic leak will bleed off enough pressure for it not to start. You said this wasn’t an issue so I trust you.

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

Assuming you’re suggesting you and the mechanic are struggling to start it (I won’t go into whether this mechanic knows anything about a Land Rover), when I did mine it took a long time to get the high pressure fuel system going, which ate the battery, and despite it cranking, there wasn’t enough voltage to get it to start. I ended up ordering a new battery as even charging it couldn’t get it done.

Also even a microscopic leak will bleed off enough pressure for it not to start. You said this wasn’t an issue so I trust you.

Are saying microscopic leak on the injector pipe is the problem?

Originally Posted by fourteen8

Are saying microscopic leak on the injector pipe is the problem?

They run at stupid pressure and use very small amounts of fuel to obtain that. Yes a small leak will kill the pressure and if the pump doesn’t get the pressure in the gallery it’s commanding, it won’t start because it won’t begin firing the injectors.

Triple check you have no leaks. I assume you didn’t replace the injector pipes as per the manual, so even more need to ensure you have a good fit.

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

They run at stupid pressure and use very small amounts of fuel to obtain that. Yes a small leak will kill the pressure and if the pump doesn’t get the pressure in the gallery it’s commanding, it won’t start because it won’t begin firing the injectors.

Triple check you have no leaks. I assume you didn’t replace the injector pipes as per the manual, so even more need to ensure you have a good fit.

Don’t see any leaks even we put paper around it to see if there is leaks.

Can you actually see the leak if there is any?

Whats the correct reading I should get? What other reading I should check? Thanks

Originally Posted by fourteen8

Whats the correct reading I should get? What other reading I should check? Thanks

Your issue is the fuel rail pressure versus desired. You can see it is asking for a lot and not getting any.

I assume you have bled the fuel line feed at the engine? Definitely got all fuel related plugs correctly seated?

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

Your issue is the fuel rail pressure versus desired. You can see it is asking for a lot and not getting any.

I assume you have bled the fuel line feed at the engine? Definitely got all fuel related plugs correctly seated?

Yes they seem seated fine. Now I am going to injector pipe replacement. Hopefully that’s all.