IS this a problem???

[ajgti 16v]

Hi Ive done a conversion from a 8v to 16v.the 8v was out of a seat ibiza 1999,but the ecu failed so I had a 16v engine and shell its a 1988 16v.I have the conversion done .I changed the timing and full service.but the car has no power.it will start but will not pick up speed.IS THIS BECAUSE I AM STILL USING THE 8V FUEL PUMP ?
         I ALSO SUSPECT THE VACCUM PIPES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WRONG?
PLEASE HELP ANY ADVISE NEEDED

[danny_p]

no need to shout,    kjet dont work with 8v digifant pump very well on a good day,   suprised it even ran

[Ben Lessani]

As danny said, you need a k-jet fuel pump - its a much higher pressure than digi. Also given that k-jet runs on the inlet vaccuum, if you've got any leaks, its going to run like crap or not at all.

The fuel pressure needs to be around 75-84 psi whereas on digi its more like 40 psi IIRC

[ajgti 16v]

Thanks I know this mite be a obvious,but if I use the orginial 16v pump should this work

[Wayne]

Thanks I know this mite be a obvious,but if I use the orginial 16v pump should this work

Yes, I think so.

[ajgti 16v]

cheers I am going thru torture my car is off the road since b4 xmas I only had it one wk when I realisied I had to so the conversion but I havnt driven it in 3mts.awfull luck.

[rubjonny]

you need the fule lines from pump to bay as well