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itchyfeet wrote: first I'd do is chuck a table spoon or two of fuel down carb to see if it fires at all.

Can you run me through how to do this safely?

lodgey62 wrote:have you put a plug on the engine to see if its sparking?

At the moment I am unable to get the plugs out!

I'm a complete newby and bought a 1984 1.9 petrol about a week ago. Started first time no problems on viewing and pick up (on the trip back made a few stops and had no starting problems) The van has since been parked on a driveway and now won't start a week later. It turns over on the starter motor ...

Hello! I'm in a very similar position so you're not alone! (And I'll jump on the back of getting advice) I bought an '84 1.9 petrol on Sunday after viewing with very naïve eyes. I didn't take the van for a drive and the only thing similar I have ever driven is a brief round the block trip in my Dad'...