What better time for an update than a broken car.
I took the little xc to a campsite near Wombeyan Caves that I used to go to in my Discovery. Considering there were four of us in the car with swags, tents, fridges, firewood and booze, it did shockingly well and was thoroughly tested. We bottomed out a few times but I don't think that would have been an issue if it wasn't for the load. On our way in it was the first time ever i've found hill-decent necessary which was cool, on our way out I missed having low-range for the climb but only a little bit.
Not long after this trip the water pump gave out. So while at it, I took everyone's advice and went about changing the serpentine belt, tensioner, idler pulley. It wasn't too difficult, just time consuming and fiddly. I also changed PCV unit, oil filter, 4 out of 6 coils because 2 had recently been done and 6 new plugs, a IPD high flow filter, power steering and coolant flush.
Maybe foolishly, I did all of this at the same time...
First start was a breeze, ran it for a few seconds before turning off and topping up power steering and oil. Started again with no issues, ran for a minute maybe then shut it off and did the same.
On my third time it will crank but not start and the engine lights flashing. Then it wouldn't even crank. That was because the battery connection wasn't snug enough. So I tightened the terminals up and it's cranking again but not firing.
Checked all the plugs around the coils and everything is in place, I was pretty careful when I was down in the water-pump area and don't think I busted any vacuum lines or wires.
Have I missed some kind of reset step when you change one of these items?
Is it possible to throw the timing out when changing the accessory belt?
