It just stopped working

[Dave Taylor]

There you are 1st fine day for a run, thought good idea to pick up new Duttoneer Steve who as taken over Garys' project, and give him a blast up to Salmesbury via Rivington. So met up with Martin and off we go, up in to Rivington and the country road. There was black ice all over the place, which made for an interesting drive, even managed to slide down a hill on the stuff, only to come to a sign at the bottom of the hill that stated DANGER MUD ON THE ROAD (should have read FROZEN mud on the road).

Then the trouble stated, the car started to miss fire and cut out, showing all thesigns of fuel starvation. I managed to keep it running for about another mile then she just stopped, nothing. Opened the bonnet to check the fuel filter, plenty of fuel, checked all the wire ,coil, dissy etc...
Tryed to start her again, this time she stated and ran. But, as soon as we started to move she stopped again, this time there was absolutly nothing. Full set of light on the dash but the start button would not work. This is the first time I haven't taken any tools with me on a run in 6 years, and she chooses today to breakdown. Luckily Martyin had pliers, and screw driver, even circuit tester. after a bit of dismatling of the dash, the problem was solved.The ignition cut off swith had shed a screwand the main ignition feed had come away, so after hotwiring them together, we were soon back on our way.

S just one more job for the winter months, Oh and the gearbox is getting even noisier may have to change that before the Lakes trip, or just upgrade my RAC cover...

[Dave Taylor]

That should be found in the Loft,

[Dave Taylor]

WHAT'S this weather about, Flaming snow all over the place, it's even slippy for the RAV4. I sold a load of Jaguar Entusiast magazines on E-bay last week, which I found in the left. There where from 1984-5 and from a previous Car love affair, known as my Jaguar day's.
I got £55.00 for them so with a bit of Christmas money from my Mum I have a pair of 40's in sight for the 1700 engine.

[Dave Taylor]

Finally the weathers fine and I can sort out the cut off switch wiring. What a task without taking the desh out, but a couple of scratches later and the jobs done.
With just a click coming from the starter, time to get the jump leads, think the Batteries getting tired after 6 years of sitting on the drive rather than drive down the road.
She fired quick enough when the RAV4 was connected, If the weathers fine tomorrow may give her a bit of a blast.
Best news was no water leaks from the core plugs. No antifreeze in when I replaced the engine after doing the sump in the Summer, and with temps of -9 I expected the worst.

[Adrian Southgate]

I'll get me coat....

[Adrian Southgate]

Shall I pack a tow rope? Probably JUST got room