998 Not Starting
#1
Posted 20 November 2018 - 01:14 PM
Now I`m slowly getting back to fixing it for a new MOT and then semi-restore for a 5000km retrorally-roadtrip with a group of friends, and it doesnt want to fire up. The starter works fine, but there is no sign of ignition, I guess a lack of fuel. Can this be a bad fuel pump? There is around zero degrees in my area these days, can this be a problem?
#2
Posted 20 November 2018 - 03:17 PM
Hi,
Prossibly the fuel has gone off. It doesn't last long now there's ethanol in it apparently.
Connect the fuel pump to a can of fresh petrol and try that or pour a little in the carb air intake.
Cheers
#3
Posted 20 November 2018 - 05:23 PM
You said it yourself no ignition, Mini engines will generally still start up even on shitty old fuel, however always a good idea to completely drain fuel lines and put fresh stuff in to stop it gumming up the carburettor parts.
Now if its not sparking then you will have to check your distributor points, leads , plugs etc... Clean everything up and reset timing and replace any parts that need it and then you should have your spark back. Also might be worth checking compression whilst your there. Also an old battery will not give the best spark so give it a good charge or replace.
#4
Posted 01 December 2018 - 02:55 PM
#5
Posted 01 December 2018 - 03:24 PM
How old is the fuel?
#6
Posted 01 December 2018 - 05:52 PM
#7
Posted 06 December 2018 - 05:29 AM
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