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Scamper · Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 18:49 Post subject:

I can't see the injectors so I'm assuming they are accessible once the plenum assembly is off?
I'll be taking that off to get to the plugs and leads next.

I'll try some injector cleaner in the tank first and see what happens, got to be worth a go and will save me money and time if it works. Any recommendations. bearing in mind the choice down here is probably different to what's in the UK, we seem only to have Wynns and Redex at the local factors?

assassin · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 3:41 Post subject:

It sounds like a broken lead when it is one position where it is making contact when idling, as the revs rise it breaks the core and the current is jumping the gap, and at high revs the energy is sufficient to jump the gap.

Scamper · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 11:20 Post subject:

Yes that sounds possible too, anyway due to the accessibility of them I'll try the injector cleaner first then go from there. If and when I need to take off the intake manifold then I'll basically check and replace anything that needs to be replaced whilst in there.

jods101010 · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 14:09 Post subject:

Scamper · Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 15:31 Post subject:

The car sales outlet I bought it from a month ago has now offered to take it back, carry out the necessary repairs at a discounted rate and loan me a car.
I'll let you know what they come back with

jods101010 · Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 15:18 Post subject:

Scamper · Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 16:38 Post subject:

Well not quite but I see your point of course. It's not the same down here no and secondhand cars are a lot more expensive than in the UK.
I bought it as seen as a trade in with no warranty.
It drove fine for about a week or so then developed the issue. So the risk was all mine. I have no garage facilities to work on it myself and they have offered me a car whilst it's being done which to be fair they don't have to do.
I do know the owner of the independent garage that is doing the repairs and he has told me that the sellers have instructed him to be fair and reasonable as they have told me. Also that they the sellers will pay the first €400 of any labour costs. I can be present during the diagnosis, and I can buy the parts needed if necessary. I was going down the route of them doing the job in any case before the offer from the sellers and I will have a car for the duration so yes it's going to cost me something of course but the pros should outweigh the cons, at least I hope so.

jods101010 · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 11:54 Post subject:

....doesnt sound too bad then if its an independent doing the work, and if you've got the time it could be interesting to be there to see what they do. It probably is something fairly simple to fix though. Great cars when theyre running right though (apart from the fuel cost if you do lots of miles!). Keep us updated.

Scamper · Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 11:08 Post subject:

It's fixed. It was a breakdown in the HT lead on the middle cylinder right hand side. The one just under the throttle body. Anyway the selling garage replaced all the leads and the plugs at no cost to me so I'm happy now.

Crp · * Joined: 24 Sep 2017 Posts: 35 Location: Scotland

Good result....thanks for the update

jods101010 · Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2019 17:04 Post subject:

Sometimes its the simple stuff - still worthwhile sorting your fuel issue though as future insurance! Enjoy the motor now

Scamper · Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:29 Post subject:

Good idea, it is a joy to drive the truck now, thing is each time I pull away now I'm half expecting it to falter if you know what I mean!
It is a lovely old wafter, auto changes pretty smooth too. Good leather interior too.
I'll just maintain it regularly now and try and keep it in good all round condition.