common problems with the 993cc 8v plz

[alxlaw]

the engines on the blink again and i have ran out of ideas, basicaly battary leaks when i turn the key and iv had trouble starting 4 ages so - replaced battary- same problem, replaced wiring on the off chance of a short - found non, engine still not starting properly(ie when i turn the key it rolls over really slowly, and then suddenly starts?!?!?!?!) or dosent and runs the battary flat, iv also just fitted a new steering wheel and a laguna splitta so its now a good lookin shed on wheels(i cant get it of the drive with it on laguna splitta on :roll: hahaha) anyway i was wondering if there were any common problems with the tiddler 8v that i have overlooked (the alternater is fine had it tested too), i recon it summat to do with the starter motor sorry if this is confusinghttp://storage.msn.com/s1pZ8pl_R1n1zG2AzZ3anuk2va78n-urnsoP2H5GEXhXwwszDgTRFYet3tzf34MiKTjNBSDgFuy9Tq_Z mDBTazdOw/00.jpg?MdToken=473128581607613

[Nick]

i'd say it sounds like a starter motor problem, get it looked at, or check it yourself

[mowgli]

check the earth strap, and the coil. they cause most problems
the battery could be tatered. most decent motor shops can 'load' test it as opposed to volt test it.

[burgo]

dud starter i say

[alxlaw]

well i went out last nite and un-did it but couldnt for the life of me get it out?!?!?! it was wedged behind the exaust manifold for about an hour whilst i panicked :x so i sanded down all the contacts and inspected the little cog thingy that sticks out of the starter motor and all was well, well to be honist i didnt know what i was looking for so i turned the engine over just to see if the starter motor would move freely if it was disconected from the engine and it moved round fine?, unless it was a fluke or because there was no strain on it i dunno,
a "mate of mine" says its the battary n i should just replace it but short of calling a mechanic out to it and squeezin ma plastic dry! grrrrr i shud just bite the bullit n wak the 1.6 in that worked fine!, but id never afford the insurance :( i bloody hate that 993cc bag oh shite, not only is it pathetic and under powerd its also un-reliable and bloody heavy?, what where gm thinking! advice plz guys

im gonna take a hamma to it soon! :twisted:

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[dunova]

Common problems with the 993cc 8v plz
It doesn't even displace 1 litre! :lol:

Sorry couldn't resist. I'll get my coat........

[epo]

check the earth strap, and the coil. they cause most problems


id say your 100% right there mate just what i was going to surgest i had a problem with mine where it wouldnt fire up the sudenly it would
fitted the earth strap no problems afterwards

[Aragorn]

if its the earth strap it will turn fine with no load(ie removed) as the motor isnt drawing anywhere near the same current

try clamping a jump lead between the battery negative and the engine block somewhere (or 2 jump leads if they are skinny shit ones) and see if that makes a difference to cranking

[NovaloadedAgain]

I think you should bite the bullet & put the 1.6 in! or at least a 1.2 should only cost about ?80 from the breakers. Problem solved!

[alxlaw]

right i did that thing with the jump lead - and the batary cracked and leaked out all over the tray :? i presume its just distilled water in there not acid or anything!!, anyway it did work coz it started strait away!, (then it died when the battary cracked) maby its just a case of new battary? bit concernd about battary, wouldnt stop leaking, probably filled the engine compartment by now, has any one got a battary for sale in the manchester area?[/img]