ive built a s1 replica based on a b reg xr3i ive done the interior rs lump all new panels arches etc just got it back from a full respray and it looks mint in black,but the problem is it dont run properly if at all,when it runs its missing and the exhaust gasses stink of petrol and its mega rich all i want to do is get it running and i can get it set up and moted and enjoy driving it its just sitting outside doing nothing,and its getting on me nerves now ,
any ideas apreciated mechanicly it seems ok no banging or clunking,ive put new plugs leads etc on and the plugs get black as fook in no time,could it be the metering unit or have i wired it up wrong,i seem to be geting a consistent spark so im led to belive its fueling,i could be wrong as im new to rsts, if anybody knows any simple tests to eliminate certain parts it would be a big help as ive just seemed to be at a dead end now
thanks in advance

 

well for a start, makesure their are NO air leaks anywhere i.e. breather/boost-inlet/oil cap/dip stick side of things...car wont start/run proper if their is an air leak.

 

yep did check but still found no leaks every thing is secure any other ideas or do i take a chance and just get another metering unit,or another option is to get a mobile mechanic out cheers matt

 

Change the metering head, its probably a sticky plunger pin on the metering head flap, had same prolem with mine check the oil after if its silly rich.

PaulT

 

dont suppose anyones got one near to leicester area

 

just boght one of fleabay ill let ya know how it goes. and ill post all piccys in restorations n rebuilds i a few days or so see what u think thanks for the replys

 

saqseries2 manage to repair his metering head by stripping it down and degreasing all the bits, then reasembaling it and oiling it, he had similar problems to what yours displays to

if your planning on changing the metering unit, then it cant hurt to have a go fixing it

 

put a new metering unit on still the same gettin fuel at the injectors getting a spark but its still missing like a bitch when it does start,some one said the distibutoror could it be my wireing its realy getting me down now well pissed off is there anyway of checking the dizzy ?i did notice the dizzy is fully advanced /retarded up to the nut and when i try to adjust it while holding the throttle it gets worse this dont seem right being that far adjusted weird any ideas appreciated cheers

 

right chappy try this bring the dizzy mark about 3 mm away from the timing mark towards the inlet manifold side, then under your throttle body theres a screw with a big spring on itt you can turn it by hand turn it outwards about 2 and half cm's or 3 then turn the car on alsoo loosen your throttle possition sensor towards the inlet manifold minen was miss positioned and car was a hoe to start if this starts ur car one time and its idleing high slowley turn the idle screw inwards till it reaches 1000 revs i hope this is your problem mine was

 

cheers mate i will try when it stops pissing it down cheers