Hi guys!
got a problem somewhere in the ignition process.
i have a tendency to babble so i'l keep the long story short and to the point.
all your help is very much appreciated though!
-woman reversed into mini months ago bending in the front panel and crushing dizzy cap.
-replaced dizzy cap but realised the 1 of two clips also missing.
-all damages fixed also.
-bodged dizzy cap clip, worked fine for a while.
-then started hearing 'clacking' when starting her up after a while.
-this got progressively worse.
-assumed dizzy cap not secure enough.
-replaced clip.
-all ok.
-clacking then starts again a week or so again later (cars a daily runner) .. but still starts after making abit of a racket.
-left mini in garage for 10 days or so due to holiday.
-got back, battery flat (expected) jump charged for a while, as i knew there where ignition problems anyway.
-went to start.. clacking going nuts.. kept trying for a while as engine cold.
-small amount of smoke then starts raising from front end (bonnet up already, friend said possibly coming from dizzy cap)
-stop trying to start engine.
-gave it 20 minutes, tried one last time, and nothing.. not even any clacking.
-battery been charging for a while and still nothing.
can anyone tell me what might have gone?
ive looked into it a little, starter motor, solenoid, coil etc..
im willing to replace any part i need, but im worried it will be really expensive!
again, really appreciate your help in advance!
cars a daily runner so im panicking! lol