I need help. . .

[mk2 mike]

With my car. Is there anybody in the Essex/London/surrounding areas that is willing to look at it?

 

It has problems starting (the starter motor turns slowly, and when hot barely turns at all) I tried jumping it from another car and it turned over a bit quicker but still not as fast as I would expect. I can't tell if the battery is knackered or the starter is, or both?

 

Also it won't idle, it pops and spits, is constantly popping on over run and has no power. I need someone with knowledge and the tools to determine if it's the carb that needs adjusting/replacing or if the timing is out or ignition bits need replacing.

 

I don't know where to start, I have no mechanical knowledge or tools and can't afford to replace everything willy-nilly so I need a diagnosis from someone who knows what they're doing.

 

Anyone willing to help? beer tokens waiting!

[FBF]

i got a mate of mine who is a great mechanic that you can trust. if you cant find a better offer bring it my way and we can spend an evening over there with him.he will work for beer tokens.

 

i prefer a nosh....

 

 

[lotusless]

[mk2 mike]

Thanks dan, I might take you up on that offer if I can't get anyone closer.

 

EDIT: thats the offer of your mech mate, not the nosh.

[retrorigg]

have u got a good body to engine earth , usually a thickish wire going from the body to the engine somewhere, if this isnt on or good connection it will turn slow , possible solution

[mk2 mike]

have u got a good body to engine earth , usually a thickish wire going from the body to the engine somewhere, if this isnt on or good connection it will turn slow , possible solution

 

Aha, a possible solution that requires looking. I can do looking! Next time I'm at the car I'll check that out, cheers mate!

[James HPE Motorsport]

You could even use a jump lead to make a new earth from somewhere on the body onto the engine (make sure you have a good connection to bare metal) that way you can tell straight away without even looking!