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[Alan's-240]

Hello, Ive finally dragged my problem here, hoping the experts can provide a few keys or solutions:

1989 240SX 275,000KM, Standard trans. Tried starting my car after a month of sitting. Cranks and cranks with no sign of any combution taking place. -checked ignition (plugs are firing a nice blue spark)-checked intake (its a custom short ram intake, idle control and MAFS connected tight, no obstructions)-checked fuel (pump turns on and primes upon turning ignition)-battery fully re-charged each time prior to attempting starting.

I have 3 possibilities:-fuel has gone bad over the winter month of febuary.-fuel pump is running but not supplying ample pressure.-i may have ruined something by filling the spark plug holes with combustion camber cleaner? (chamber was cranked a few times and dry before starting)

.......shall I pull a fuel line to see if the pump is pressurizing the system?

My appreciation in advance guys.


Modified by Alan's-240 at 6:29 PM 3/9/2006

[BimmerTech]

Is there a fuel pressure fitting on the fuel rail? Most cars have one on or near the rail or fuel pressure regulator. Most of the no starts I've seen if you have spark are fuel related. Clogged fuel filter or the fuse/relay for the injectors is bad. Honestly, I don't have a 240sx atm, so I can't answer definitively. But those are problems I've seen.~BimmerTech~

[180fan]

Yep check for fuel pressure first.

[Alan's-240]

Thanks Bimmer tech. Im going to go ahead and pull the line after and before the fuel pressure reg. If theres no fuel, Im going to replace the pressure reg.

Any word on the fuel check valve? Does the 240 have one? Where is it's location? Worth checking, tank must be dropped for this right?

Later friends.

[Alan's-240]

Alright heres the senario at this point. I just went to check fuel pressure. Pulled the line from the fuel pump and upon cranking, its putting out loads of fuel.....about cup full in 2 seconds.

I guess this would lead to the fuel pressure reg. and injectors? Where is the injector relay/fuse?

This should be it, any thing before I give-er another shot?