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by gavinbishopuk
Fri May 09, 2014 2:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: misfiring
Replies: 5
Views: 1977

misfiring

HELP! I have recently replaced the fuel pump. Car has stopped stalling, due to lack of petrol, but is now misfiring and giving no power when moving. It's fine when idling. I have replaced contacts, condenser, rotar arm, spark plugs and leads. What's going on?! What have I not done, or do you think I...
by gavinbishopuk
Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:30 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Fuel pump
Replies: 8
Views: 1569

Re: Fuel pump

I wasn't being sarcastic - sorry if that appeared to come across in my post! Will clean the points again, and keep all fingers tightly crossed.
by gavinbishopuk
Tue Apr 22, 2014 6:38 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Fuel pump
Replies: 8
Views: 1569

Re: Fuel pump

Thank you for the advice. I've only just cleaned the points!! Why should I avoid a electronic pump?
by gavinbishopuk
Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:52 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Fuel pump
Replies: 8
Views: 1569

Fuel pump

I've been having problems with the fuel pump. I Have cleaned the points, and things have improved, but it still stops occasionally and the car stalls - until I get out and tap the side of the pump! Is it better to replace the pump or to replace the contacts with an electronic kit?
by gavinbishopuk
Tue Apr 08, 2014 9:24 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Weather strip on front window
Replies: 3
Views: 1380

Re: Weather strip on front window

Thanks, Richard. It is the weather strips under the quarter lights that need replacing. I think that I have worked it out now. In my carelessness I have scratched off some of the paint though. any tips on touching up?!
by gavinbishopuk
Tue Apr 08, 2014 7:46 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Weather strip on front window
Replies: 3
Views: 1380

Weather strip on front window

Hi, I think that the weather strips on the front of my 2 door have perished and are letting water into the car. How do I go about replacing them? I'm an idiot, so would really appreciate an idiots guide... Thank for your help!! :lol: