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by Micron
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: 16v Probe not idling, stalls instead
Replies: 7
Views: 104

Re: 16v Probe not idling, stalls instead

Kit wrote:
Sun Apr 21, 2024 7:11 pm
It's a cross over with an S3 dizzy

Kit
It was only a guess.
by Micron
Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:22 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: 16v Probe not idling, stalls instead
Replies: 7
Views: 104

Re: 16v Probe not idling, stalls instead

I believe that a VAF has already been suggested and I’m sure Duncan has a spare, But if it doing it when hot I would also suggest that the Fizzy is on its way out. If you can get another one to try it’s probably worth it. Im assuming Fizzy was meant to say Dissy? Id have to order another one to see...
by Micron
Sun Apr 21, 2024 4:59 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: 16v Probe not idling, stalls instead
Replies: 7
Views: 104

Re: 16v Probe not idling, stalls instead

I believe that a VAF has already been suggested and I’m sure Duncan has a spare,

But if it doing it when hot I would also suggest that the Fizzy is on its way out. If you can get another one to try it’s probably worth it.
by Micron
Tue Apr 16, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: relays
Replies: 5
Views: 106

Re: relays

Do you have any to compare, so you can see where they clip on to, is it the front or sides, then you could use a flat blade screwdriver to help to release them
by Micron
Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:46 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: No start
Replies: 18
Views: 454

Re: No start

Do you have a spare dizzy that you can try
by Micron
Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:48 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: No start
Replies: 18
Views: 454

Re: No start

As they say, have you tried switching off and on again, disconnect the battery, foot on the brake for 30 seconds and try again?
by Micron
Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: MOT advisories
Replies: 2
Views: 141

Re: MOT advisories

Hi I would guess that the leak is probably a rocker cover gasket As for the blue smoke, it might be just due to where it has been standing, if all you do is taking it from home to the garage and it’s only done 50 miles then it’s possible. I would take it for more of a run or let it tick over for a b...
by Micron
Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:56 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Sourcing 1996 v16 Distributor Parts
Replies: 5
Views: 239

Re: Sourcing 1996 v16 Distributor Parts

Hi John, I would also say that your dizzy is a S3. Where have you tried to source the parts? I believe ( I’m no expert on 16v’s) that there are only 2 types of dizzy cap, one for each type of dizzy S1 or S3, so if the one you are looking at matches yours then I would say it will fit. As for the roto...
by Micron
Sat Mar 30, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Side lights
Replies: 21
Views: 52841

Re: Side lights

We can have a look when we are up next if you want?
by Micron
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: No hot air
Replies: 7
Views: 502

Re: No hot air

Check the water level once it has cooled down, and top it up to the brim, you may need to remove the other cap too, but replace the one near the header tank first.