RE: [doc] My problem

["Richard" <dickyh11@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

If your starter has the umph to turn the engine when there is no
compression, but doesn't when it has to do some work - this suggests a
lack of power.

Make absolutely sure your battery is GOOD. Check all the big cables
going to it, make sure the connections are all clean and bright. Make
sure where the black earth cable is bolted to the chassis is good and
tight and corrosion free. 

Poor connections lead to voltage drops and huge power losses - even
though a connection may _look_ good doesn't mean it is. Assume nothing.
Unbolt it, sand or wire brush it till it's shiny plus any bolts nuts and
washers, then reassemble. 

Rich H
DOC 365 VIN 1274

 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard [mailto:dickyh11@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: 09 July 2004 12:26 AM
> To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [doc] My problem
> 
> Silly suggestion, but is your battery absolutely definitely OK?
> 
> Rich H
> DOC 365 VIN 1274
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Thomas Mc Auley [mailto:mcauleydmc@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> > Sent: 09 July 2004 12:18 AM
> > To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [doc] My problem
> >
> > Rights heres the symptoms. When I turn the key, all the belts in the
> > engine move a few inches then nothing. With the spark plugs out (and
> no
> > pressure in the cylinders) the engine can turn over freely and
> perfectly,
> > so the engine isnt seized. The starter motor has been removed and
> tested
> > so thats not the problem either.
> >
> > Any help or advice would be apreciated! If I can't fix it the car
will
> > have to be sent to Paul O'Malley to be worked on (dont trust anyone
> else)
> > and I would rather try and get it going myself.
> >
> > Thanks a lot,
> > Thomas
> >
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