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2011/07/14 16:41:29 (permalink)
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Doesn't like to start

G'day fellas, i have currently got a 1.6 MK2 and lately it doesn't want to start when it is cold, just keeps turning over, wasn;t too worried, but my oter car decided to throw a harmonic balancer, so i need this to be a bit more reliable incase i get called into work. any ideas what i could do to try and fix it? new plugs? leads? i have no idea when it comes to electrical stuff.
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    JazPer
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    RE: Doesn't like to start 2011/07/14 18:53:01 (permalink)
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    There might be some washer fluid around the spark plugs. They leak when frozen, but only in cold conditions. You can put a couple of cable ties on the connectors which could help. You'll probably have to take it in, to get the fluid dried off.
    Really hope this helps.
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    Forte
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    RE: Doesn't like to start 2011/07/14 19:47:50 (permalink)
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    oh ritio thanks, i'll suss it out tomorrow.
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    RE: Doesn't like to start 2011/07/16 22:45:32 (permalink)
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    Hi Daniel,

    Have you put a 32/36 webber with an auto choke on it ? They auto chokes are a real pain. If you have one, open the air filter case and flick the choke flap closed and give it a go. I've just had that problem with mine.

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    Mark
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    RE: Doesn't like to start 2011/07/17 09:35:56 (permalink)
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    or you may evenhave moisture in the points
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    RE: Doesn't like to start 2011/07/17 11:21:17 (permalink)
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    Hey mark, i haven't done anything to the car, its all original, but i just went out and closes the little butterfly thing, and yeah it pretty much started straight away! how do you go about fixing it properly?
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    RE: Doesn't like to start 2011/07/17 21:10:54 (permalink)
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    The best repair I've heard of is to take the whole auto choke off and put a cable choke kit on it. I've still got the same problem with mine but I'm going to try and work out where it's binding up, I'll let you know how I go.
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    RE: Doesn't like to start 2011/07/17 23:01:19 (permalink)
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    Don't mean to be rude but can you change an automatic choke to a manual choke. I have just put a 2l in my Capri and the mechanic left the water line to the auto choke blocked off as he said "that $hit causes to much trouble", but it makes starting difficult.
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    RE: Doesn't like to start 2011/07/18 00:15:25 (permalink)
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    Repco used to carry a generic kit to convert auto chokes to manual. I've been told the same thing that they are a nightmare and converted one of my Escorts to a manual choke. That was over ten years ago though. Ive just put a 32/36 on my mk1 and the auto choke worked fine for a couple of weeks but is now sticking..... I'm determined to nut it out though and get it working properly....after all Ford fitted enough carbys with them so surely they aren't a lost cause???
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