AFN swap won’t start

mogly said:

12V at the cut off solenoid? Can you hear an audible snap from the solenoid when power is applied?

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Mark buster said:

Hi
I’ve recently converted my vw T3 from 1.6td to a AFN tdi.
I’ve got VCDS (Ross tech) and apart from not having the potentiometer and brake and clutch wires connected it will not start.
I had to remove the IP to adapt the block for the conversion
And timed it back up.
I’ve tried to vacuum fuel through to remove air in the fuel lines but still can see air between filter and pump.
When cranking I’m getting fuel through to injectors
White/dark grey smoke from exhaust
Good battery
New glow plugs
Good compression.
Also tried easy start
Any suggestions guys as Losing the will to live?
Thanks
Mark

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k_pt said:

Potentiometer off won't be the reason, will only raise idle.
What compression? Was timing double checked?
Instead of vaccum fuel, close all the lines, try to crank the engine with and injector open, as soon as it squirts, tighten it.

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k_pt said:

350psi seems a bit low, is the compression gauge any good?

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GTiTDi said:

put a low pressure fuel pump inline with the feed line to the fuel filter, crack the injector line nuts a bit and crank it over until fuel spurts out, tighten the line nuts and it should run

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markd89 said:

Edit: Re-read your post.

If you have smoke, you have fuel. Check mechanical timing and try advancing it.

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markd89 said:

Edit: Re-read your post.

If you have smoke, you have fuel. Check mechanical timing and try advancing it.

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