paddy Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 My glanza won't start, it's an on going project that's had a gt engine fitted but the engine was sat for 6 years. It's been running lovely till now. Yesterday I fitted a new exhaust manifold gasket, once fitted it started fine, I let it warm up so the fan cut in, once the fan cut in then it started spluttering, I switched it off now it won't start. Even when cold it won't start. The plugs are covered in a grey/black soot. It cranks over fine, but won't fire. It has a few bangs come from the exhaust but will not run. Any suggestions on what it could be? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shyam Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) From my experience, carbon fouling on plugs usually means the car is running too rich or there is low compression. May also be worth checking dizzy cap, rotor arm, all the leads etc. Air filter/ throttle body may be clogged up too? Have you looked at Air/Fuel mixture? Are you running stock set up? May not be starting due to fuel cut.. I know it happens whilst driving but I'm not entirely sure if fuel cut can happen when your trying to turn engine over.. Edited May 10, 2017 by Shyam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paddy Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 It has a zisco Turbo kit with external wastegate, fmic, new clean air filter, my only thought it the plugs didn't seem wet after cranking it over. There is a spark I'll clean the plugs up to. I'm thinking efi fuse maybe it blew when the fan cut in? Would this stop the injectors working, therefore stop the engine starting? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shyam Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) ah okay, guessing your not running standard ct9 turbo? Are you running fuel cut defender, high pressure fuel pump or piggyback/standalone ecu to support bigger turbo? Edited May 10, 2017 by Shyam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paddy Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 Yes it's standard ct9 on standard ecu no fcd or fuel pressure regulator, not actually driven it yet but only planned to run it .8 boost, I have another glanza running a td04 only plan to use this one for a daily Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shyam Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) Ah okay mate, it sounds to me like throttle body needs cleaning out or you need to check air/fuel mixture. I'd also do a compression test for feedback. I've not had my Glanza long mate, I'm sure there's more experienced individuals on here who can help.. Let us know how you get on fella Edited May 10, 2017 by Shyam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayc-glanza17 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 If plugs are dry. Then fuel is the issue.Timing,spark,fuel are needed to run mate.So check which 1 you havent got Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gorganl2000 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 diagnostic codes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paddy Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 It's up and running now, i cleaned up the plugs and it fired up straight away, seems a bit odd, there Denso plugs looks like the gaps may be a bit to big on them. Everything on the cars been sat for over 6 years, maybe there was a bit of oil in the intercooler that ended up on the plugs which made it cut out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shyam Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 It's up and running now, i cleaned up the plugs and it fired up straight away, seems a bit odd, there Denso plugs looks like the gaps may be a bit to big on them. Everything on the cars been sat for over 6 years, maybe there was a bit of oil in the intercooler that ended up on the plugs which made it cut out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paddy Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Cheers for the help think it just needs a good run Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shyam Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 yeah mate, blast some redex a shell nitro fuel through it mate. Keep an eye on the plugs as black soot usually means your running rich. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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