Engine turning over but not starting
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tonytype25
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Engine turning over but not starting
I camped out last night with the rear of van facing into the wind and heavy rain.When I tried starting the engine it turns over but won't start.Could it be damp electrics? If so what should I do?
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Re: Engine turning over but not starting
Move out of Ireland? 
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tonytype25
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Re: Engine turning over but not starting
Yah great idea but U.k. weather isn't much better!
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Re: Engine turning over but not starting
Far better this side of the country! I live in the driest part of the UK.
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200hp VW T6
1̶Y̶ ̶1̶9̶8̶7̶ ̶H̶i̶-̶t̶o̶p̶ ̶C̶a̶r̶a̶v̶e̶l̶l̶e̶
5̶0̶8̶d̶ ̶M̶e̶r̶c̶
200hp VW T6
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tonytype25
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Re: Engine turning over but not starting
Van started sun coming out and we're on the road home!
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Re: Engine turning over but not starting
Just a tip. A very rough and ready way to narrow down a non-starter is first try a small splash of petrol into carb throat. If it begins to splutter into life but then dies, the problem is highly likely to be fuel delivery - ie its not getting any. If it doesn't try to start even with that kind of encouragement, it'll be electrical - like a loose wire on the ignition side. Glad you're off again. 
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