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by JamesB
11 Apr 2019, 19:00
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Correct Spark Plug, HT Lead, Distributor Cap Combo!
Replies: 3
Views: 1658

Correct Spark Plug, HT Lead, Distributor Cap Combo!

I have been trying to sort a miss fire out - so far i have replaced the distributor cap and rotor arm successfully in that the van still starts but i think the miss fire is still there (i say think as i'm properly deaf - other people have told me about the miss fire but so far it doesn't feel any di...
by JamesB
04 Apr 2019, 19:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Miss fire and service!
Replies: 12
Views: 2550

Re: Miss fire and service!

Well, this is embarrassing and exactly why Mr Novice here went on this forum!
Apparently the engine is a 'DG' which is (indeed?) the watercooled version - and just think, i was about order all my parts - i guess some of them might have worked......
by JamesB
03 Apr 2019, 18:58
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Miss fire and service!
Replies: 12
Views: 2550

Re: Miss fire and service!

Thanks everyone - so much useful stuff here! Will give it a go and take my time... Em - interesting about Brickwerks vs JK - I've got a few parts of JK and not had a problem plus they are relatively local to me, but certainly worth considering (and David has sent links to some really useful guides o...
by JamesB
02 Apr 2019, 21:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Miss fire and service!
Replies: 12
Views: 2550

Re: Miss fire and service!

Good advice both - will definitely check the HT leads with a DVM, hadn't thought of that.
How easy is it to change fuel lines - sounds like a job where i need to 'call a friend'!
by JamesB
02 Apr 2019, 18:48
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Miss fire and service!
Replies: 12
Views: 2550

Miss fire and service!

Hi new to this forum business as well as looking after something like a T25 - only ever topped up washer fluid on any car I've owned! So, i have a 1.9 Aircooled (B reg) T25 high top which miss fires! My plan is to give it a service (i'm pretty sure its had very little TLC over the last few years and...