I have a 1994 metro 1.4 8 valve singlepoint. it has been sitting in my garage for a few months and when i came to start it to begin my modifying there was no joy. The car turns over no problem but dosent fire up. ive heard that there is a common problem on these with the relays to the fuel pump just blowing. Does anyone have any idea what else it could be apart from the fuel pump?
Cheers, Kris
Rust on the plug contacts/rotor arm/distributor cap/coil connectors.
(1) Put some fresh fuel in the tank (2) Check the carb dashpot piston is free to rise and fall -- and drop with a "click" against the stop. (3) Clean and dry the distributer cap (inside and out), coil and plug leads (4) Check the lugs aren't we
Question why would anyone want to modify an 8 valve k series Metro ?
Question why would anyone want to modify an 8 valve k series Metro ?
Answer Why not?. its cheap to insure for a 17 year old
Many insurance companies wouldn't agree - a modified car can cost more to insure than a standard one of similar performance.
but they wont know its modified ;)
Then you won't be covered...
Seriously, if you modify a car and don't tell the insurance company of what is obviously a greater risk, they'll take great delight in backing out of any claim. You're cheating on them so they'll 'cheat' on you.
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