xr2i starting probs
12-06-2006 | 05:53 PM
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xr2i starting probs
i have an 1990 xr2i 8v been runnin perfectly fine untill sat morning went to jump in it to move it and it wont start just spins over was running perfect only two days b4 any ideas?????????????????
12-06-2006 | 05:58 PM
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From: Oop Norf
Yes, it doesn't have fuel or spark, or both.
12-06-2006 | 06:29 PM
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From: Kettering
Check Plugs, Leads and Coil Pack first
14-06-2006 | 11:22 AM
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From: isle of wight (K.O.P 2006 mother fucker!)
take the plug off the CPS and blast it with some WD40 and stick it back on
14-06-2006 | 11:35 AM
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CPS is my fave culprit when this probs arisen in the past. They can work fine one minute and then be dead the next
16-06-2006 | 04:31 PM
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From: cannock
lol mine just dont start if i stall it when its hot...have to jump it x
18-06-2006 | 09:48 PM
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19-06-2006 | 07:33 PM
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think it was the fuel pump not energizing
its going!!!!
19-06-2006 | 07:35 PM
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Next time just make sure you track down the fault a bit more
Or carry a sledge hammer
19-06-2006 | 07:41 PM
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i prefer the old 9 inch angle grinder
20-06-2006 | 08:40 AM
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What do you propose to do with a 9" angle grinder when you break down on the motorway
Think more carefully next time before choosing your weapon of mass destruction
20-06-2006 | 10:24 PM
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20-06-2006 | 10:29 PM
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Well at least you can smash the fuck out of it
Don't see many free plug sockets downt he hard shoulder do ya
20-06-2006 | 10:46 PM
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see thats where a 9inch angle grinder is better js pull the cord and cut away then them fake cop highway agency guys can come sweep it up easier
21-06-2006 | 09:24 AM
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From: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Ah you didn't say a petrol one
Explain yourself better boy
Have you fixed it yet then?
21-06-2006 | 03:06 PM
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dont need to seems fine now
21-06-2006 | 03:38 PM
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21-06-2006 | 08:26 PM
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instead its leaking from the interior light now
so thats the next job out wiv the silicone
21-06-2006 | 09:20 PM
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From: Kettering
Oh yes, the typical leaky aerial problem
21-06-2006 | 09:28 PM
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yep thats the one been fine through all this shite weather untill today
22-06-2006 | 09:40 AM
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22-06-2006 | 08:58 PM
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no it aint i just sold !!!!!!!!!!! they pick it up in a weeks time
i win
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xr2i starting probs
