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Paulv8

Member Since: 09 Jun 2013
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 618

1989 Defender 90 V8 Petrol CSW Alpine White

non starter after clutch change

Dammit, just when I thought it was going so well......

Having spent ages, carefully removing the gearbox and changing the clutch, I finished putting it back together today.

The damn thing turns over but doesn't start.

I took great care to ensure we didn't dislodge any wires, or drag any looms when we pulled the box.... so I am reasonably sure no wiring damage took place. I also did check the crank sensor was reconnected properly.

Any ideas on what could have happened here? At a bit of a loss really. V8 90...WIP

3rd Jul 2017 8:53pm

Mash

Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
Posts: 1674

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Think I might have a problem............

3rd Jul 2017 8:59pm

Paulv8

Member Since: 09 Jun 2013
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 618

Yup. All were labelled and connected.

I really took a lot of time over the whole job... as its a second car I could plod along and make it enjoyable rather than a chore. V8 90...WIP

3rd Jul 2017 9:02pm

ickle

Member Since: 22 Jul 2010
Location: South Vendee
Posts: 1825

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alpine White

Immobiliser?

Lock it, leave it to set, unlock and try again?

GOOD LUCK

3rd Jul 2017 9:11pm

Paulv8

Member Since: 09 Jun 2013
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 618

It turns over, so not the immobiliser. But I did try that too anyway. V8 90...WIP

3rd Jul 2017 9:26pm

davew

Member Since: 02 Jan 2012
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 888

1990 Defender 90 V8 Petrol PU Auto Rioja Red

Perhaps if you give some details of the engine and which injection system you are using ? A 1989 V8 would be on carbs and wouldn't have a crank sensor. http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/

3rd Jul 2017 9:40pm

Paulv8

Member Since: 09 Jun 2013
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 618

Lol.

It's my 2.2 puma usw 2013. I had sort of assumed that was self explanatory because as you say, the v8 doesn't have a crank sensor.

It really needs a plug in to get some live data but I don't have any trickery to do that with. I assume that somehow in unplugging stuff I have fractured a cable. I don't know if it's possible to check the crank sensor function without an oscilloscope or an engine diagnostic tool? V8 90...WIP

3rd Jul 2017 9:52pm

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

check crank sensor, cam sensor

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic48321....p;start=15

Last edited by dorsetsmith on 4th Jul 2017 2:48pm. Edited 1 time in total

4th Jul 2017 6:27am

Paulv8

Member Since: 09 Jun 2013
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 618

So an update. My LR dealer says he doesn't know when he can get a new crank sensor "they are on back order with Land rover" he says.

I checked the wiring for continuity to the plug, the three wires to the crank sensor are all good. The plug is clean and located well.

Is the Engine light (the yellow engine picture on the dash) supposed to stay alight after the system self checks and only go out once the vehicle is started, or does it go out straight away once the self checks are done? V8 90...WIP

4th Jul 2017 2:36pm

Paulv8

Member Since: 09 Jun 2013
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 618

Fixed. fractured accelerator cable shorting to earth V8 90...WIP

5th Jul 2017 8:10pm

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6319

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

well done

was it fractured through movement or did it get sqweeshed by the engine?

happy caravanning

6th Jul 2017 5:56am

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

one to add to list good news

6th Jul 2017 6:42am

Paulv8

Member Since: 09 Jun 2013
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 618

Caterham wrote:
well done

was it fractured through movement or did it get sqweeshed by the engine?

happy caravanning

Clearly been previously fiddled with.. No outer protection and rubbing on the brake pedal box bolt. I assume I pulled it whilst fitting trim and clutch V8 90...WIP

6th Jul 2017 10:29am

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