Camo

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Hi Folks,

97 V8i Es Auto:

I had an issue with the distributor, the disco was running rough and I was 80% sure it was the dizzy, So I got a nice new shiny one from eBay, came with a 2 wire lead that plugs into the 3 terminal connector, all supposed to fit fine...
Well I am stumped, set to tdc, connected wires, made sure ht leads going where they should.... I am getting sparks but just not firing at all, not even a hint of life.
Even had the local mobile mechanic come and give it a go.... He thinks the new dizzy is just not working or not compatible ?
I have got a second hand but correct part on the way from eBay again...
Any ideas as to what I am missing or anyone had dodgy new parts ?
I'll send it back if the one of the way works fine and get a refund.

Stu
 
did you get a whole distributor or just the cap? Is it definitely sparking? If there are sparks but no fire I'd suspect the timing's out
 
I got a whole new Distributor including cap and rotor arm..
I just can't see how myself and a professional mechanic could both fail to get it right...

I will see what happens with the next one... it thats no worky then its a fault thats developed since taking out the old one.

Stu
 

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