It turns out that the fuel injector pump is full of water and has seized. It would cost £350 to fix, but I think we’ll be able to get one cheaper off eBay or from a scrapper. Matt and I suspect that we’ll need to flush the entire fuel system and replace some other parts too. I’ve put a message on LandyZone.co.uk asking for some advice.

Don’t worry, we’ll get there in the end. Take care all, Bob.

EDIT: I’ve asked John Craddock Ltd to quote us for a reconditioned fuel injection pump, but they need to know if we need one for a naturally aspirated engine or for one with a turbo fitted. Whilst Big Car is currently naturally aspirated, I think her engine originally had a turbo fitted. I’ve posted a further message on LandyZone.co.uk asking about the differences between fuel injection pumps for naturally aspirated engines and for turbo engines so that we can work out what we need. Take care all, Bob.

EDIT2: I’ve found out that it’s the naturally aspirated fuel injection pump that we’re after and I’ve been quoted £224.42 by John Craddock Ltd for a reconditioned one. The question is: do we go with this, or take our chances with one off eBay or from a scapper?

Mel’s next door neighbour Bill came by to take a look at Big Car today. He showed us a good tip for removing the fuel injectors – unbolt them, turn the engine over and let the compression pop them out! No need to get the claw hammer out next time! Anyway, we found that the injectors are being provided with some fuel, but not at any pressure. I’ve whipped the fuel injector pump off Big Car again and I’m going to get a specialist that Bill knows to take a look at it.

…I’m gonna give this another go. Let’s hope I can do better than last time. Take care all, Bob.