X19 dead?

[Ric_Dude]

Hey all. Recently I was driving in town and upon pulling away from a junction my X19 developed "kangaroo-petrol" syndrome - i.e. it jumped forwards every couple of feet. Immediately after coming to a stop at the lights the car died. It started fine but was still the same - it would jump forward - pressing the accelerator would bring the revs to 2000 and then it would lose all power and sometimes cut out. I had to pump the accelerator to get it to move.

One thing I noticed tonight when I tried to start it was the oil pressure gauge started to rise every time I pressed the accelerator. This never happened before and would only rise depending on operating temperature etc. Needless to say the engine still dies 3-5 seconds from being switched on.

Anyone had similar problems that they'd be willing to share and possibly help me with?

Ric

 

[MikeWhitcombe]

Sounds like fuel pump problem - but I don't know what i'm talking about... Fixit?

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[HP]

I'd say fuel system would be the first thing to check, yep. Try the filter first.

Oil pressure should rise with revs, up to a point where the relief valve limits the max.

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[steveyensen]

I don't know if the system is the same but in my old 124 I had to have the diaphragm on the fuel pump replaced as it was perforated. Sorry if this doesn't help - I would think that fuel pumps would be sealed nowadays!

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