Hallelujah!

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   Just to let you know I've got my car running.

A big thank you to everyone who posted a reply, I appreciate your help.

I am sitting here happy but kicking myself. Why, oh why, do I not try the simple things first? You would think after years of tinkering with cars and engines I would know better. I�ASSUMED because there was a spark that the problem was fuel, but after further investigation it turned out the leads and cap were not in particularly good condition. Gave all the connections a good clean and presto! started immediately. The leads are basically knackered as the insulation at the connections to the dizzy cap are cracked and are showing signs of arcing so a new set is required.

We have a saying at work: Assumption is the mother of all mistakes. And so it has proven to be again!

Once again, thanks for the help guys.

Cheers

Graham

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Teflon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 08-November-2003 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 34	Topic: Hallelujah! Posted: 12-December-2003 at 22:58
	Just to let you know I've got my car running. A big thank you to everyone who posted a reply, I appreciate your help. I am sitting here happy but kicking myself. Why, oh why, do I not try the simple things first? You would think after years of tinkering with cars and engines I would know better. I�ASSUMED because there was a spark that the problem was fuel, but after further investigation it turned out the leads and cap were not in particularly good condition. Gave all the connections a good clean and presto! started immediately. The leads are basically knackered as the insulation at the connections to the dizzy cap are cracked and are showing signs of arcing so a new set is required. We have a saying at work: Assumption is the mother of all mistakes. And so it has proven to be again! Once again, thanks for the help guys. Cheers Graham edited to remove 'objectionable language' - please follow the guidelines Edited by Webdunk

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gary Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Just Call me Wendy ;-) Joined: 16-October-2002 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 4263	Posted: 13-December-2003 at 01:06
	If you already know this then give me a slap, but apparently the dizzy cap is the same one on a Volvo(not sure which model) someone here might be able to tell you. It will be cheaper than what BMW would charge. Glad to see everything is in working order, hope to see you at Perth on 11/01/04 Or go to s14.netSome one there will know what model and part No. to ask for.

dazmcc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 08-October-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 60	Posted: 13-December-2003 at 11:25
	teflon, glad to here youre running again!the dizzy cap is 1988 volvo 740 turbo,�21.19 from halfords,bargain considering a new bosch on is about�130 rotor arm is onlt BMW at about �40 or so,everyone else lists them,but cant get you one this side of the apocalypse!not much cheaper even then! darren
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MONO Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 04-August-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 560	Posted: 13-December-2003 at 17:05
	Hey teflon, Check this out on Ebay, 1 day to go.... no bids & �45 for a 3 month old bosch dizzy cap rotor arm kit http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2447982591&category=10374


Teflon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 08-November-2003 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 34	Posted: 14-December-2003 at 20:53
	Cheers guys, Have ordered new cap, rotor and leads so will hopefully be running sweetly again. Mono, had a look on ebay but reckoned that for about �15 more I can get new ones. Thanks anyway. Graham