Year of Manufacture *: 2002
( Optional ) Engine Code or CC: 1.6 16v
I wounder if any one can give me any ideals on this one. I have a Kia Sportage. The customer had only just brought it about 5 weeks ago. he came in to me with a petrol smell. I checked it over and found fuel was dribbling from under inlet manifold, to which I found that the fuel return pipe was disconnected. were it should have been connected to the fuel regulator there was a short pipe fitted with a bolt in, blocking it off. I removed the upper section of manifold and rejoined it with a new pipe, refitted upper manifold and started it up. When it started it would only run on two cylinders and was hard to start. I then clamped of the return pipe and it was then running OK. I removed the regulator thinking that this could be faulty, obtained a new one but it still would not run unless pipe was clamped. I have checked the fuel filter, I have also tested the fuel pressure which is giving me the correct reading via Auto Data. I have carried out compression checks and replaced with new plugs. I have also smoke tested the manifold for any leaks, checked vac system and swapped over number 1 ans 2 injectors to see if it changes, but still the same. Diagnostic checks show a random misfire when pipe is not clamped. When the pipe is clamped , on road test it runs with out any problem. I have also just removed the complete inlet manifold and checked for cracks and replaced with new gasket. Were can I go from here, any sujestions would be very greatfull
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