My 2000 disco II has been sitting in my parents barn for 4 years un touched while I was in the military. Im out and back in the United states and discovered that it hasnt been run in that entire time. And the roof of the batn collapsed and left it expised to the weather for an entire year. I checked all seals and everything for leaks of any kind as I refilled the fluids, all looked well the engine will crank but not start. The use of starter fluid works so I know there is spark. And I can hear the fuel pump working.

My gut tells me its the crank sensor. But I wanted to see other theroies before I pull it out.

 

First welcome back & thank-you

you probably want to check the shader valve on the back of the engine and see if fuel is get to the throttle body.

if it starts with starter fluid then its probably not you crank sensor, could very well just be crappy gas.

 

X2 on the old gas. You do not want to crank a car sitting for 4 years until you completely drain out the old gas. Unless it's a diesel then you are good to go.

First thing I would look for in a vehicle sitting in a barn that long is damage from rats and other insects. Rats will chew up wire so check the wire harness and look for signs of rats (like droppings) inside the truck and engine bay. You could of had rats or a mud dauber build a nest up in your exhaust blocking the flow.

 

Tank was drained and winterized prior to storage with fresh fuel put in the tank prior to starting it. We dont have to large a rodent problem in AK where I live. It tends to be to cold for vermin here. But I will double check. Most of the creatures here are more likely to roost in the car rather than the exhaust

 

Any clue how to check that valve. I know where it is but im not sure how to test it

Also when starter fluid is used it only starts then stalls. Only combusting the fluid.

I also think its more likely that its a fuel thing. But I dont know how to check without pulling the manifold

 

If you pull up the rubber seal along the back of the engine bay it is easier to get to. A simple way to make sure there is pressure is to put a rag below the valve and press in the valve and make sure fuel comes out. (Just like you would let air out of a tire)

A more in depth test would hook up a fuel gauge to that valve, crank the engine and check the numbers on the gauge.


Questions:
You said it cranked with starter fluid so you must have the intake tube off. Do you have the MAF hooked up while trying to start it?

Have you pulled the spark plugs and looked at them yet?

Have you used a test light to test all of the fuses both inside and the engine bay?

And another thought I just had is the amount of time the car battery was dead. I am wondering if it may have caused the computer to lose sync with something.

 

for a quick test use a tire gauge; it not accurate but it will let you know if you have fuel and pressure there

 

Maf is hooked up. Fuses are good. And I replaced the plugs when I started this adventure. I had the cps tested. That leaves only fuel related issues. Ill test the rail and reply back


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on more than one occasion, I have accidently tripped the inertia switch. it will kill power to the fuel pump. worth a look, even if you think you hear the pump.
big black button on a cylinder on the passenger side firewall in hood compartment

 

No pressure at the fuel rail. Lines and injectors are clear. That leaves one thing... fuel pump. Replaced it and it started like a champ! Thanks for your help everyone.

Another disco back on the road!!