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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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basiclly i had the car started last week but it was leaking oil from the sump gasket so i took it off and refitted it since then it wont start so fiddled with timing etc and wont start i havent fiddeld with the actual timing it self but just the dizzy and leads starter etc is it right the leads should be 1342 on the dizzy and its got strong spark and getting fuel i havent a clue wots wrong the engine is turning but not even coughing is it also right the the rotor arm should be pointing at number1 lead mine is pointing at number 4 but is always started perfectly since i got it working bout 4month ago any ideas
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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ive unpluged the cold startvalve its now making a popping noise but smells like overfuelling plugs where wet but with coldstart off they are now dry any ideas anyone?
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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i have the same problem as you did you sort it???????
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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i have the same problem as you did you sort it???????
yeah sorted it m8 my leads go on in totally the wrong order but ticking over mint only prob is my turbo has had it thought my dump valve was goosed but not water go through the turbo and its not boosting but its ok i have a spare but it was just the leads in wrong order its supposed to be 1342 mine is 2134 fook knows why lol
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