Engine won't start

Post by **Probe97Fiesta01** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:08 pm

Hiya,

So a couple days ago my engine cut out, AA guy told me it was the distributor cap (was badly worn) so have installed a new one. So that issues fixed...however it still didn't start. My mechanic came round and tested if it was getting a spark and it is now, also said it wasn't flooding or anything. He did say that I should get a new rotor arm as mine also has a small crack in it and could be causing the current to arc incorrectly. So I've ordered that off ebay now. Since the new distributor caps on its cranking alot better without popping....just won't start.

Has anyone else had a similar problem? Not sure how likely it is that it's just the slightly cracked rotor arm that's causing it to not start? Arm should come next week so any advise would be great.

Thanks
Verity

Post by **cpt black** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:15 pm

Check the grey plug by the dipstick pull apart and give a clean scour pad ,wet dry sand paper
and re attach and try

as in your wanted post i did say get a rotor as well

Post by **Probe97Fiesta01** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:23 pm

Ah okay, I'll try that then....and yes I'm now regretting forgetting to order that too

thanks for the advise tho

just hope It isn't something more serious!

Post by **cpt black** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:31 pm

When doing a dissy its always good to change the rotor as well/cap first then try,no start
new rotor as well,sure your be fine

anymore prob,s post up we are here to help

Post by **Probe97Fiesta01** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:33 pm

Would you mind pointing out where the plug is? Sorry, I have no clue what I'm actually looking for

Post by **cpt black** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 5:00 pm

The plug is here as per pic(grey plug)

Kev
And nice yellow cam covers wot,s the colour of the car any pic,c

Post by **Probe97Fiesta01** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 5:15 pm

Mine seems to be in-between a big pipe, does it just come apart being pulled? Just struggling to get it apart in its position

Post by **cpt black** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 5:21 pm

PUSH TAB IN AND PULL A PART DONT PULL ON THE WIRES,I MOVED MIINE
TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DIPSICK CABLED TIED UP FOR EASE OF USE

Post by **Probe97Fiesta01** » Thu Feb 16, 2023 3:08 pm

Been trying to get it apart and can't, clicked the thing in and everything

I've just put the new rotor arm in and it didn't start. Is there a correct orientation that the metal bit on the mrotor arm needs to sit in? Like the metal bit pointing to the pin near plug no.1? Also I noticed a discrepancy between the new rotor arm (on the left) and old (on the right) the little carbon thing in the centre is much more pronounced in the old one and flatter in the new? Is the new one the wrong part?

I'm worried as my mechanic isn't available for 4 weeks and use the car for college and work a couple times a week. Still learning how to do everything and what things are.

(Also its Alpine Green, the previous owner hated the yellow on the engine haha but looks nice

)
Thanks, Verity

Post by **Probe97Fiesta01** » Thu Feb 16, 2023 3:21 pm

Also this is what the ebay listing looked like in comparison?
I don't know about the timing either so will try and check that, no idea how.

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