Datsuncog Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Good morning all. Current sitrep: battery is completely dead. Oosh. Next port of call - local friendly motor factor to test and advise if a duff cell, or if battery's fine and no charge getting to it? Or Halfrods. After two separate embarrassing episodes, I've learned it saves much time and fuckery by establishing the battery condition before doing anything else. Modern batteries seem to give zero warning before going pop. all of them BANGORRRRR!!!!!!!! pickle fun park ftw helens bay ftw cultra not so since they put the prices up The very one! We lived halfway up Inglewood Park, just facing the grounds. Couldn't get in or out if Linfield or Glentoran were playing away; but you'd hardly know a match was on if the fixture was against Ballyclare Comrades or Larne... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 A screw holding the ignition module on to the distributor was completely missing. The distributor cap is cracked. Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 That screw looks like it does an earth connection too, you might have found your issue already. stephen01, oldcars and Junkman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I would try to find out where the screw went too, it might still be in the distributor somewhere and interfering with something. Jim Bell, Junkman and oldcars 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I always said that lad had a screw loose somewhere. Jk. bolognasal spray, Ghosty, Junkman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 That screw was just a bracket. Investigating distributor parts, new battery on. Electric passenger mirror reinstated: RobT, Jim Bell, egg and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Having moved around some parts, it seems the coil may be dead. Time to swap it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Still no spark - and no fuel either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Still no spark - and no fuel either.No spark and no fuel ? Does this have a crank sensor that feeds the ECU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Nope, dizzy. Logic points us back to the fuel relay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Nope, dizzy. Logic points us back to the fuel relay.So no spark despite dizzy and coil being ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 IT LIVES SiC, bigstraight6, Floatylight and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 IT LIVESWhat was it? oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Turns out Rob's repair to the main fuel relay had failed, combined with a knackered battery it just wouldnt go. Took the battery and relay off the GSi and it fired right up. It's all go now, just needs the tappets doing at some point. Jim Bell, Junkman, Keymaster and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Hurrah for simple fixes. DSdriver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Good to hear:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Turns out Rob's repair to the main fuel relay had failed, combined with a knackered battery it just wouldnt go.Took the battery and relay off the GSi and it fired right up.It's all go now, just needs the tappets doing at some point. Mr Mechanical Arse strikes again, soz m8. I had the tappets done a few years back and it made no difference, but that was by a garage rather than my golden touch. Part of the reason why I never really liked the engine, it's a rattly old thing. The car surrounding it is nice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Nope, dizzy. Logic points us back to the fuel relay. IT LIVESWish i could got from a dead car to a working one in 1 minute Result. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 This was a cracking read and everything, but erm, Y U MORE ROVER? What's the plan here, make 1 super Rover out of the 2? Use this over winter to keep the other one off the road? Of course, that's assuming there is an actual plan beyond MOARE ROVERZ. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Because GTi, which are very rare. HML says 27 GTis left on the road, 14 of which are autos. How many autos have leather delete? Besides, my parents are too attached to the GSi to let it go, there's zero rot on it, its low miles and taken me all over here, Scotland and Wales. I just really like 400s. taxi paul, oldcars, Liggle and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 there's zero rot on it. I just really like 400s.I beleive one of these two statements. BorniteIdentity, Ohdearme, Microwave and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Hunt Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Excellent, are new fuel pump replays easy to get, is it just a fone call to Rommers Brithers ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 Nope, bloody unobtanium. I'll be looking through breakers for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Just caught up on this, multiple R8, living the dream. Nobody bought mine, I didn't really want to sell it anyway so retaxed and insured as of yesterday! Ghosty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley Knott Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Epic thead, the trials and tribulations had me properly gripped. I used to find Rovers of this era truly revolting, weirdly Autoshite seems to have corrupted me to the extent that they're starting to look strangely appealing. Fumbler, djim, bolognasal spray and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 I just really like 405s. EFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 I've now found that relays are obtainable for ~£30 online from the States. That's good, if I need it. My dad is determined to work out the pinouts on the NOS relay and see if he can make it work...Tomorrow we're going to change the brake fluid, that looks like golden syrup, do another ATF change, and some other bits and bobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstraight6 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Great collection thread, I’ve really enjoyed the highs and lows of this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 shirley an relay for a civic will fit post pix of the offender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 Original on left, NOS part on right. The original is Mitsuba RZ-0097, the modern equivalent is Intermotor/Standard RY168. They're about £25. NOS part came in an MGR box, searching the part number (Pektron A-PRO360) brings up listings for Honda Civics. Considering the Ronda connection I think the part is for a very early HH-R 416, as these did initially have the SOHC D16 before the bored out DOHC 1.6 K Series replaced it. As can be seen the multiplug is a different shape and has a slightly different output. If I can work out the pin outs it might work, but who knows. At least I know a new replacement exists. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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