Having problems getting my S2 to run. Following an extensive rebuild the car does start, idles about 1500 rpm for a few seconds and then dies. I can drive the car if I keep the revs up but otherwise it just stalls.

I've checked all the obvious causes but to no avail. The only pipe that is not connected is from the oil breather to under the metering unit - would this cause the problem I'm experiencing? If so I need to get a pipe to fit but was under the impresion this wasn't too importnat? Any other items worth checking as I'm at a loss and not sure what to check next.

Thanks guys!

 

if it has a standard breather system the all breather hoses MUST be connected, especially to themetering head or the car will not run/properly as the engine works off vacum.

 

As Above. Put the car back together before you expect it work

 

Sorry fellas, meant to mention it's got a Bailey Oil breather...

 

Ben - put a blanking plug in the metering head oil pipe hole and all your problems will be gone






untill next time

 

Running out of 'next times' mate, won't be many things to change before long!!!!

Thanks for the advice, will give it a go tomorrow!

 

ignore

 

Had a go at blanking the metering head oil return hole and it hasn't made any difference.

I've noticed that the car does start from cold although it is mis-firing (it's got new plugs and leads). After a few seconds it then stalls and won't start again.

Checked and double checked that I've put everything back together properly and everything seems fine. The only thing I'm thinking could need looking at is the mixture. Is this something I could adjust to get the car running again and then get it looked at by a pro?

Also, any other pointers as to what I should be checking given the symptoms described previously?