starting probs

andyhog · 22-03-11, 03:05 PM

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 · 22-03-11, 03:38 PM

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

lawrence-zs180 · 22-03-11, 03:42 PM

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

talkingcars · 22-03-11, 05:57 PM

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 · 22-03-11, 06:20 PM

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