New Highway Star owner, Aberdeen

[jimmyrev3]

i had stalling issue a few years ago and replaced pump with second hand one and been ok since,but one guy on here had a new pump fitted at the cost of £1330 quid and still got same problem,ecu says pump related but in my case it was and his wasnt ???? who knows and tonys tried allsorts and i think he still got slight problem

[tttonyyy]

Yes mine behaves better but it's still got issues. Will just have to carry on tinkering as time allows.

[LargoStar]

The van is booked in for next Tuesday and it may take a few days, but I'll certainly report back with the garage's findings. I've found mechanical fuel pumps on ebay, not that expensive, but I think it's a fly-by-wire job I might need (1996 N reg).

Anyway, for the time being I'm going to assume that's worst case scenario and pray that it's a loose wire or a fuse or something

[tttonyyy]

It's quite likely it'll be fly-by-wire.

I've been hunting for a replacement injection pump for a couple of weeks but, no luck so far

The Primera CD20T engine has a very similar pump but it doesn't seem to have the RPM sensor like the Largo does.

[LargoStar]

Well, got home from work and gave the van a try. Started first time, though again the engine warning light was blinking repeatedly and the idle was a bit lumpy. Went for a wee drive, after about a mile the light stopped flashing. Stopped at a shop, got back in, fired her up and drove home with no problems. It's been warmer here today, I'm thinking this is a cold start issue.

[tttonyyy]

When it cold started did you get a load of white smoke (unburnt diesel - glow plug not working) or was it just running a bit uneven?

[LargoStar]

No smoke, tttonyyy. Idle a bit uneven, but ok after being driven for a bit. I think the way forward is to drain water from the filter, see if that cures the flashing warning light. Will still put it into garage for checks though.

[LargoStar]

Quick update. Battery light now flickering also - a clue? Electrical gremlins / duff battery possibly. Running great when at full operating temperature.

[tttonyyy]

Sounds more and more like a faulty earth strap between engine and chassis.

[LargoStar]

Could well be.. I'm clutching at straws to be honest! Will post again when garage check things out. I really appreciate the comments and suggestions so far, thank you!