Hi, I have owned an 86 wagon since new and have rarely experienced any problems (touch wood) although it is now retired to be my second car.
But just recently, a couple of times when I have gone to start it, I turn the key on, it goes click and then everything is dead. First time I checked everything obvious, battery, fuses etc but no luck. I then put it into gear (3rd) and pushed it forward a couple of metres. Turned the ignition on and as per usual it started first kick, as if there had not been a problem.
Went ok for a week and then the same thing happend, with exactly the solution. It has now been going ok for a few days but I am just waiting for the next time.
Not sure if it is related, but about a week before the first occurrence, I had the water pump and timing belts replaced. Timing ?? - perhaps that is a clue
I would appreciate any advice - I am a reasonable backyard mechanic.
Thanks in advance Trevor Perth Western Australia