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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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hi there, ive got problems with starting but ive changed spark plugs etc but it still wont start.

could any one give us a bit of advice please.

cheers.
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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is it turning over ok? is fuel pump priming up when you switch ignition on????
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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could be so many things.
do u have spark?
do you have fuel?

if u have both of those things then itl more than likely be electric.
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by m4tt274
could be so many things.
do u have spark?
do you have fuel?

if u have both of those things then itl more than likely be electric.
yea have fuel n spark and fuel pump does prime befor as well so i dnt no.
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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air flow meter??????
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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is it mfi?

check for air leaks, on all breathers, oil cap fitted, boost hoses and intercooler
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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Even oil dipstick. couldent start mine once n it was the oil dipstick not in properly lol
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