damned thing wont start

[simondo]

i have a 2001 transit diesel with a starting problem.
it has been sitting for a few weeks and no matter what i try it wont start.
it turns over quick enough(sounds fast)
ive cracked off the injector pipes and i get fuel out with a few bubbles.
i also bled out the fuel filter.
the immobilizer light goes out when you turn on the ignition so i presume its not an immobilizer fault
its got a quarter of a tank of diesel in it so i dont think fuel supply is a problem.
can somebody help me coz im going mad.
ive tried everything i can think of and i was wondering if anyone else had any ideas
thanks

[MrMPuk]

Welcome to the site.

This is what the Ford TIS says. If you want further info on any of the sections let me know!

Possible Source(s):
§ Fuel tank is empty.

Action(s) to take:
§ Check the fluid level.

Possible Source(s):
§ Water in fuel.

Action(s) to take:
§ Drain the water from the fuel system. For additional information, refer to «Section 310-00A». For additional information, refer to «Section 310-00B».

Possible Source(s):
§ Fuel filter blocked (only vehicles with diesel engine).

Action(s) to take:
§ Install a new fuel filter. For additional information, refer to «Section 310-01A». For additional information, refer to «Section 310-01B».

Possible Source(s):
§ Air in fuel lines (only vehicles with diesel engine).

Action(s) to take:
§ Bleed the fuel system. Check the fuel system for leaks. For additional information, refer to «Section 310-00A». For additional information, refer to «Section 310-00B».

Possible Source(s):
§ Engine intake air system.

Action(s) to take:
§ Check the intake air system. For additional information, refer to «Section 303-12».

Possible Source(s):
§ Glow plug faulty (only vehicles with diesel engine).

Action(s) to take:
§ Check the glow plugs. Install new glow plugs as necessary. Engine - 2.4L Diesel - For additional information, refer to «Section 303-07A». For additional information, refer to «Section 303-07B». For additional information, refer to «Section 303-07C». Engine - 2.0L Diesel -

Possible Source(s):
§ Engine management system.

Action(s) to take:
§ Check the engine management system. For additional information, refer to «Section 303-14».

Possible Source(s):
§ Fuel injection pump faulty or incorrect timing (only vehicles with diesel engine).

Action(s) to take:
§ Check the fuel injection pump for correct timing and performance. Engine - 2.4L Diesel - For additional information, refer to «Section 303-04A». For additional information, refer to «Section 303-04B». For additional information, refer to «Section 303-04C». For additional information, refer to «Section 303-04D». For additional information, refer to «Section 303-04E». For additional information, refer to «Section 303-04F». Engine - 2.0L Diesel -

Possible Source(s):
§ Incorrect valve timing.

Action(s) to take:
§ Check and adjust the valve timing. Engine - 2.4L Diesel - For additional information, refer to «Section 303-01A». For additional information, refer to «Section 303-01B». For additional information, refer to «Section 303-01C». Engine - 2.0L Diesel - Engine - 2.3L

Possible Source(s):
§ Broken or damaged timing chain or sprocket.

Action(s) to take:
§ Check the timing chain and sprockets. Install new components as necessary.

[MrMPuk]

Also I guess it's the diesel, but is it the 2L or the 2.4L?

[transitgeoff]

To bleed the 2000 on Transit, 2.0 or 2.4, if it has a hand prime on top of the fuel filter, turn on ignition,crack of injectors, pump hand prime, watch diesel flow from injectors when there is no air tighten injectors,thats it all bled off, the system only pressurises when cranking with correct key(immobiliser controls high pressure fueling )then if it dosent start either the cam chain has slipped or broke or the fuel pump is u/s,does the glow plug light flash?, from my experience its probably the fuel pump had it, where does your diesel come from? can or pump? these 2000 on Transits are very sensitive to dirty or contaminated fuel and when the pump sences dirty fuel it tells the ECU to stop the pump from fueling.sometimes you can clear the fault codes from the ECU and try starting the engine again, you might be lucky.

[simondo]

thanks for your ideas im gonna go over to my van on monday and check the things out that you suggested.its the 2.4diesel and it has the fuel primer on top of the filter.
once again thanks for the input and ill keep you both posted



cheers...

[Nate]

Could this be the answer to by probs ???

[MrMPuk]

Wont hurt to try.