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28-05-2005, 03:08 PM
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my 2wd saph has developed a miss, now we have just done the head gasket and it has been running fine, but i started it up today and i started to reverse off the drive and it started missing, i know its ignition related, but not sure if its leads annd plugs or something else. any ideas how to check them etc
28-05-2005, 03:16 PM
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Try things in this order.....
Check all leads are seated firmly.
Check and clean plug gaps (lower to 0.5 mm) if it still misfires - change the plugs.
Clean the dizzi cap, check for hairline cracks and signs of internal arcing. Change it if suspect
Check rotor arm for cracks/major arcing damage.
It is UNLIKELY to be the four leads as these are TOP quality out of the factory.
Change King lead from coil to dizzi.
Classic example of why coil pack ignition is SO good for cossies
Check all leads are seated firmly.
Check and clean plug gaps (lower to 0.5 mm) if it still misfires - change the plugs.
Clean the dizzi cap, check for hairline cracks and signs of internal arcing. Change it if suspect
Check rotor arm for cracks/major arcing damage.
It is UNLIKELY to be the four leads as these are TOP quality out of the factory.
Change King lead from coil to dizzi.
Classic example of why coil pack ignition is SO good for cossies
28-05-2005, 03:18 PM
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right now to my next question stu does a new coilpack system, does anybody know how much these are fitted, he has gone home for the day see pm me if anyone knows 
28-05-2005, 03:24 PM
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i am looking at Ł150 for plugs and leads i might just go for the dizzyless palava, and as you say its an easy install. I take it he supplys EVERYTHING for the conversion.
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28-05-2005, 03:27 PM
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the plugs were all cleaned up when the headgasket was done, it has done about 3 miles since and then started missing today straight after start up 
28-05-2005, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Alps Pacino
the plugs were all cleaned up when the headgasket was done, it has done about 3 miles since and then started missing today straight after start up
If its been started and stopped a few times from cold and not driven the plugs can get fouled-up very easily! Its up to you but if it were me i would check them 1st.
28-05-2005, 04:36 PM
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Right i just wiped the plugs out and give them a clean up (only with a bit of kitchen roll) and hey presto it started up fine. I got off the drive and to the end of the road and it started missing
28-05-2005, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by SPADGE
Originally Posted by SECS
SPADGE, This is why I said check plugs first.
Alps Pacino, Stu can supply a complete kit should you need it.
Alps Pacino, Stu can supply a complete kit should you need it.
28-05-2005, 04:52 PM
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the plugs have been in for months, and as for overfueling i dont know i need to get it set up but its getting it all the way to stu that i am having problems with. I need it to drive
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