Dave Carroll Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Quick update, so no one thinks I have abandoned this thread after finding a solution or something... I have not yet found the solution - is the short answer. But only because the car has not given me the problem since.... so will be keeping an eye out for this issue showing up, especially as the weather gets warmer, then if it shows again, I'll change the FPR and report back here the results. Thanks for the advice thus far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbloodyturbo Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Quick update, so no one thinks I have abandoned this thread after finding a solution or something... I have not yet found the solution - is the short answer. But only because the car has not given me the problem since.... so will be keeping an eye out for this issue showing up, especially as the weather gets warmer, then if it shows again, I'll change the FPR and report back here the results. Thanks for the advice thus far! Check the wiring to the coilpacks for heat damage on the sleeving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Carroll Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 I do believe I found the source of the problem. We were looking at the right area, but I don't think the FPR is the actual problem, but rather the EFI pipe leading from the FPR to the rail. It was cracked pretty badly. At first, I thought maybe it just looks worse for the wear, but after I gave it the slightest of squeezes, fuel sprayed everywhere. So now with a new pipe on there, I am expecting no more issues! Thanks for all the advice guys, goes to show if there is some issue in this area with holding fuel pressure, then it can cause any number of intermittent issues. Always check the pipes closely I guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispot Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 (edited) pleased for you that it's hopefully sorted, and a lucky escape, imagine if that pipe sprayed fuel everywhere on the motorway then caught on fire? that would be some hotrod. plus the cost the fuel wasted, added that bit for sir chris wilson. and thanks for letting us know. ps was it a rubber pipe or steel braided rubber? and has anyone known of a teflon pipe splitting under normal use? would be nice to know. regards chris. Edited May 10, 2015 by chrispot spelling mistook (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Carroll Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 Yes, I was shocked how badly split the pipe was to be honest. And just as amazed at how it didn't spray everywhere during the week and a half I was driving round (including 2 journeys north and south on the m1/m6 (a 370mile round trip). It was a rubber pipe, I have replaced it with a very similar rubber pipe, although i may look to upgrade all of these with some steel braided types soon. And the cost of the wasted fuel is a very valid concern! Super unleaded isn't so cheap these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 FYI hoses that carry fuel have to be of a certain type, reinforced for sure and I think a certain compound so that the fuel doesn't degrade the rubber. Worth making sure Also if your FPR looks like a grey UFO then it's probably an FSE one and needs throwing in the bin ASAP as they are terrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Also if your FPR looks like a grey UFO then it's probably an FSE one and needs throwing in the bin ASAP as they are terrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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