2000 5.7 gsi problem

[SD2600]

I’ll check, think I’m 180 off when I reinstalled my distributor?

 

[SD2600]

I have good voltage at my distributor and at the coil

 

[alldodge]

If you have spark then it's something with fuel (not turning ON or lack there of)
If no spark then it is either a connection or part of the distributor would be my first look. There is a coil under the distributor or the module.

 

[SD2600]

My eye sight isn’t good enough to see if I have spark at the plugs....any tricks to so it solo?

 

[SD2600]

Fuel is being delivered via both injectors... do u think I’m 180 off?

 

[alldodge]

My eye sight isn’t good enough to see if I have spark at the plugs....any tricks to so it solo?

If you have at the coil and unsure at the plugs, then this doesn't need to be confirmed so much. But if your unsure of the coil also, then suggest getting a remote starter switch. You can turn the key ON, then use the remote to crank over the motor. Culd also use a screw driver to jump across the battery post on starter to the inside small post on the starter to crank over (same connection as remote starter)

Fuel is being delivered via both injectors... do u think I’m 180 off?

With fuel being delivered then my guess is there is no spark to the motor. The pickup in the distributor signals the ECU to turn ON the injectors IF the ECU receives pulses from the distributor. So pulses are taking place but no spark. So we are back to bad connection or a distributor component malfunction.

If you were off 180 degrees and getting spark, then there would be some kind of firing going on, even back fire.

Have a look at the trouble shooting guide
http://www.cdielectronics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IS-123-7878.pdf

 

[SD2600]

Ok, so i pulled my water pump to turn the motor by hand. i pulled the #1 plug and placed my finger over the hole... i poped the cap to watch the rotor... as i turned the motor over and compression was being built on #1, once the alignment mark was set to tdc my rotor was pointing to #8... so i pulled the dizzy and flipped it 180. put it all back together and when i cranked it i seemed to get one back fire out of it.. my time to tinker/troubleshoot is up for the day.... i feel that i did make progress as my fuel pump relay functions as it should now..... ill read your link dodge and try to build a game plan to tackle it again.... thanks for your help im having fun trying to conquer this challenge!

 

[alldodge]

Firing order is 1, 8, 4, 3, 6, 5, 7, 2 so number 8 means its just pointing one cylinder off which would mean its now to far off. My guess is your not getting spark, because one off means its would at least backfire

Will be hear when your ready to go again

 

[SD2600]

my error in the previous post it was pointing at the #8 cylinder not the second position in the firing order. Thus my reasoning for rotating the dizzy 180... if that makes sense

 

[SD2600]

ok, so i had a chance to tinker today, My buddy came over so i was able to check for spark at the plug... all was well

upon cranking the motor... it seamed like i had back pressure out of the tbi if that makes sense.. so this led me to question my valve lash sequence.....with nothing left to lose i decided to pull the risers, pop the valve covers and take a peek.

Well my findings were i must have been 180 off on my valve adjustments.. because everything was out of wack.... I adjusted em per my manual. zero lash by twisting the pushrod then 1 full 360 turn... i buttoned everything up and crossed my fingers

a turn of the key and she lite off!!!!! yess!!!! let her warm up and all seemed to function as normal... killed her and put it into base mode by jumping the data link with a paperclip and timed at 8 btdc..... ran for about 20 min on fresh oil and all is well!

Going to drop her in the drink tomorrow for a shake down and if all goes good ill do another oil change and hopefully be ready for the season!

thank you dodge for your timely responses on our journey to get her running. even the bad days can be seen as good if you have a positive perspective

Only negative is my high pressure fuel pump started to whine... everything ran good but unacceptable.. i pulled it an ran carb cleaner through it for a bit.... it quieted down upon reinstall for 5 min but the noise came back... time to replace i guess

 

[alldodge]

Good the hear she is running now.

It might be the pump, but might have a restriction which is causing the pump to work harder, my antisiphon valve

 

[SD2600]

dropped it in the drink for a shake down test... any time i tried to give it throttle it would stumble and shutter. my high pressure fuel pump was whining so im guessing its not able to deliver the correct volume of fuel need, ill replace and see if that fixes it

 

[alldodge]

Suggest measuring the pressure and if low, check feed supply source before replacing pump

 

[SD2600]

what tool do i need to measure the pressure on the hp line? if i have a supply issue would that cause the pump to whine?

 

[alldodge]

what tool do i need to measure the pressure on the hp line? if i have a supply issue would that cause the pump to whine?

The pump whining can be from it going out, sucking air, or running a bit dry. So if we know the pressure is failing off, then we need to back trace to see if its the HP pump, or the stuff supplying the HP pump.

If I remember correctly, think yours is a TBI system. If so need to find one of these to measure pressure at the TBI

 

[SD2600]

yes i have tbi, does it measure at the schrader valve on the high pressure line from the pump to the tbi? would this do the trick?

 

[alldodge]

The fitting is made so the HP line is disconnected at the TBI, this is installed and fuel line is reconnected. Then connect the gauge using the side shrader valve. The amazon kit will work

 

[SD2600]

Cool just ordered the amazon link...

 

[SD2600]

ok i think i have found my problem, when i turn the key my pressure gauge rises but immediately falls to zero. searching back i found a leak between the fitting and the fuel line that supplys the hp pump. this fitting sits directly on top of the low pressure pump. the fitting on the volvo penta store is 856954. they list it at $46.98. any idea whats its called? I would like to order it somewhere else and save some loot.

 

[SD2600]

I think its a female an6 with a nut size of 7/8 to 1/4" npt.. does that sound right? does this fitting have a specific name?