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Re: Got home...just

Postby Mr Morlock » Thu May 08, 2014 7:20 pm

manga delivers sage advice on these things. IAs suggested borrow a coil packs from a mate- do one at a time- test drive etc that should assist in ruling that out. You can also get coil packs tested on a bench and repaired - however I cannot say for sure whether the test or the repairs are 100%. I think Manga is spot on that the old cars were easier to fix but they were far less reliable .

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Re: Got home...just

Postby JBT » Thu May 08, 2014 10:01 pm

A set of plug leads and plugs won't send you broke and you'll find that the car tends to go through these as it works on a wasted spark system. If they don't fix the problem, you'll have a known good spare set.
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Re: Got home...just

Postby plohl » Thu May 08, 2014 10:35 pm

I have a set of leads lying around if you want to test them out. Selling them cheap too

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Re: Got home...just

Postby Odd » Fri May 09, 2014 12:58 pm

Thanks for advise!!

I got back last night….bought New spark plugs and leads this morning and change them myself

all sorted!!!….….;)

At least I've found that it's a 4 pin coil pack….manufacture Feb '95
and I've now got a led light setup to test for engine faults!
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Re: Got home...just

Postby manga_blue » Fri May 09, 2014 1:49 pm

Nice work.
’95 NA8

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Re: Got home...just

Postby taminga16 » Fri May 09, 2014 1:54 pm

Well done.
When you turn your car on, does it return the favour?

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Re: Got home...just

Postby bruce » Fri May 09, 2014 4:16 pm

bruce wrote:Plug leads!


I've known the answer for nearly 20 years.....

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Re: Got home...just

Postby Odd » Fri May 09, 2014 5:26 pm

Thanks Bruce

You were right…. :D

Although….it may have been the plugs….I think they were originals!!!
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