starting probs

[andyhog]

hi guys some advice if poss , ive been offered an mgzr 1.4 for my lad , however the price is low due to starting probs it will allways starts but takes a lot of turning over before it does start , any ideas ? or suggestions , thought i would take advice before buying "what do ya think "

cheers Andy

[fastmike]

Crank position sensor would be my first port of call.....check for a spark at the plugs

[lawrence-zs180]

how about a dodgy earth... could be a factor

[talkingcars]

Could just need a decent service or possibly a fuel pump, fuel filter, ignition components etc.

If you can get an OBD2 reader (i.e. scangauge etc) and plug it in you'll proberbly get the answer.

[Ritchy]

check the battery voltage, might just be slow truning over, or head gasket could be away with coolant in the bores, and its taking a few revolutions to clear, or low compression
without looking at it pretty much impossible to say