well long time no see i need my car to start and well it doesnt

its been intermitent now just doesnt start advertised it on ebay best offer was 700-800 quid id rather keep it and do the work but if it doesnt start cant get it to a garage to sort the overheating


any ideas on what could be the problem ??
ive checked all normal things batterys good almost new turns over but doesnt kick in stutters kinda also when i did get it running it would run fine for 15-20 mins then boil over fan kicks in fine and temp just gets hoter not sure really where to start any guidelines ??? first port of call ??

suppose getting it started would be a good one i replaced the dissy with a recon on cant be gone already???

 

also could it be the fuel metering unit ?

 

any ideas ??

 

I would say dizzy but with it boiling over sod know sounds like head gasket?

 

replaced the head and a new head gasket set from ford

 

HT lead correct?

 

same as when it was running before it went wrong any pics so i can check ??

would this make a difference ?

 

looking at the dizzy 12 clock should be no. 1 cy
3 clock is no. 2 cy
6 clock no. 4 cy
9 clock no 3 cy

 

will pop out in a sec and check would this be stopin it strating ?

it was clicking today aswell

cheers jay

 

well if they was wrong it wouldnt start as i found out once

 

bugger it has started before with them in the same position dam rs turbos lol

 

so how much for a metering unit ???

second hand way to go ??

 

seen them for Ł50 upwards

 

o right not to bad then ebay ? or post a wanted section or does anyone have one ?? lol

 

how do u know thats wrong tho..

Nxt tim ur out try and start the car. then check the plugs smell them do they smell of petrol?? if so sod all wrong with metering head

Take a spark plug out and hold it on the manifold with ht lead connected turn car over and check for a spark..no spark could be fooked plugs try a spare one just to check.etc

Dont waste ya time buying parts that could be ok when the problem could be something silly like foooked plugs or a connection thats not on.

 

Darren u slag lol

thats a VERY GOOD explanation of how to put the HT leads on Where do you get these ideas i wonder

Jay!!! Hello mate!

Been watching your motor on eBay Not a lot of luck with it?

Did you get that other RS in the end?

 

 

sumone hacked my dam hotmail account so cant get on msn safe chav send me urs again ill add ya mate i didnt the white rs is still there tho so only a matter of time before i get the beast LOL

 

Look underneath my sig at my MSN button lazy

Safechav@hotmail.com

I wondered why the last 20 odd times u logged in u blanked me

 

your rad could be bolcked up mate , give it a flush, is your puel pump making all the usuall noises ????


What does MR.S. Light says wrong


Ben

 

mr light says its fooked lol not sure havent had time to pop it down ill flush the rad maybe the waterpump gone ??? just boils up proper quick would say 5 - 10mins stood to boiling fan cuts in fine but doesnt help

 

u must be gettin annoyed by now cos its frustrating the hell out of me, i'd love to come and help i really would

Eh jay, big cruise here on the 12th

 

if plugs are sparkin then put a bit of petrol down each cylinder and c wot happens mate

 

k sunny day im going to have a look at it 2day getting a mechanic mate up who should hav a better idea whats going on

its annoying coz i love it but its a proper pain in the ass lol sat on the drive lookin sweet but no go !!!







any ideas etc would help

 

cant remebrr the last cruise i went to !!!

 

check its sparking
check fuel
does the metering unit flap move up and down when you try starting it?
hold down the flap slightly on the metering unit see if it helps
what temp does the fan kick in at
is it a standard rad or alloy with 10" fan
header tank cap cant hold pressure

 

JayRS2000: Hows it gone then? Any light shed on the matter?

Just got back from picking up my Series 1 Anti-roll bar didn't see much sun though???? Lots of clouds and some rain

 

try the temprature sensor in the block.trailered mine to a garage because wouldn't start and thats all it was.could explain the over heating to

 

Good thought there.........won't be his overheating problem though, but might at least get him running again

Have you got any updates for us jay?