got a tricky one for ya...

[jon_boy]

im trying to put the dials out of a nova sport (i think thats wot theyre from) into my mk 1, 1.2. is there any way i can make the rev counter work as this has challenged me for some time. im lost for ideas. ne one got a clue? cheers, jon

[rapid-nova]

its actaully quite easy on the back of the clocks theres a terminal for a spade terminal just link a wire from that to the coil think its the black wire but not 100% sure so put it on that on first start the car and if it works hey presto if not its the other one it wont do any harm ckecking both

[Aragorn]

there should be a green wier taped up in the loom behind the dials - thats your rpm wire

if its not there then run it from the coil - the green wire SHOULD be on the coil so just splice into it

[carltoncrazy]

you took a nova sport apart?do you know how rare they are?
any how pop bonnet look at ya ing coil and it should have 4 wires coming from it,well thats in my Sr.
any how in a 1.2 i saw it only had to,know if this is the case run along to the scrappy and get a proper plug,as yes you can adopt yours but it gonna be sh** as its going let water into the connection.
but most nova`s already have the wires,so 4 wires on the coil.follow ya wires back and the,9 dought they will have the plugs,but plug em into the clocks and it will work.
oh jus a hint tap the dail if it dont work,

[jon_boy]

no didnt take a nova sport apart, found one that was a complete right off a few months bk in a scrappy near me. the dials were about the only thing alive so i yoinked 'em. only just got round to puttin em in tho. bit of a mission.

[jon_boy]

cheers for ya help anyway lads, much appreciated. :D

[jon_boy]

hhmmm had a look and got confused. took the clocks out and couldnt find a green or black wire sittin about. wot is this crazy coil thing that im wanting to look for. im not much of a mechanic so please make it simple! cheers for any help, jon

[Ben (lurk75)]

the coil should be attached (by a lead) to the distributor it kind of looks like the windscreen wipers motor.

[rapid-nova]

yeah if you skwint your eyes

[brian]

the coil is the first thing behind the passenger side headlight. a lead comes off it. :wink:

[Doc]

If you dont know what a coil is you seriously need to get hold of a nova Haynes manual. Once you get used to the layout the manual is like the bible! Theres always some up for sale on e-bay, usually go for about ?6-?8, or you can buy a brand new one for ?15. Check ouy
:wink: http://www.haynes.com/

[Doc]

Here, ive found one for you! Only ?4 and looks in good condition. Bidding finishes in a day or 2. Check it out http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2131276226

[Doc]

Found another one for you 1983-89 covering all mk-1's inc' GTE

ONLY ?2

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1759678689

[jon_boy]

ah, cheers lads. and yeah iv'e been meanong to get a haynes, but usually just wrok things out for myself. im not so good with wires tho. make things burn....long story

[Ben (lurk75)]

i do look at things kind a bit squinted at times! :?