Hello and all of that. So here we are again. Since we last spoke, there have been some changes made in our clan. It has been decided, stupidly most probably, that the lovely and very reliable Volvo S40 is going. A 7 seater planet killing towing machine is to be its replacement. Also going is the minging but very reliable Volvo V70 as the planet killer will effectively take its place. That means that the Beast is to become the second car and my transport to work. This all sounds great as this is what I have wanted for 20 years. And then I go into the garage. And then I am presented with my "project".
Since I lobbed my spanners a couple of weeks ago, we have moved on a little bit. I had the starter reconditioned. This was put into place on Saturday. Although it sounded better, it still didn' t fire. #70th plug removal showed the usual - fuel soaked plugs. These were cleaned and replaced.
It was then decided to bypass the fuel pump as it had been suggested before and I hadn't checked it, and I didn't really know what else to do. After borrowing a submersible pump from Paul, I had to get some fuel. Returning with the fuel, I met Stuart/Stewart. Only turns out that 6 doors away there lives a bloke who used to work for Grinnall!!!
It was like watching a surgeon at work! Off came the SU's and out came the screwdrivers. He was working so fast that he looked like he had four arms. #71st removal and the plugs were cooked and replaced. Cock!
Very very nearly. It ALMOST starts when the key is turned. But as soon as the key is returned to the "run" position, it loses its spark. Stuart/Stewart suggested it may be the electronic ignition or at least a lead going to it / from it.
This is now the Holy Grail:
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