Engine turns over but does not fire

Post by **Joda** » 18 Jun 2007, 16:00

As the title says, for some reason the engine will turnover but wont fire, possible problem one of the following, or could it be something else:

Distributor
HT leads
Spark plugs?
Fuel Pump?? (there is fuel in the tank)
Insuffiecent battery power (currently on charge)

recently cleaned all earths on Van, due to previously problem hence new starter motor fitted at weekend as the old one had given up.

We have had a lot of rain here in yorkshire over the past week, and I did notice water in the engine bay - could it be just damp???

Any other ideas/suggestions appreciated.

Thanks

Shaun

Post by **kevtherev** » 18 Jun 2007, 16:31

what engine?

is there a spark?

Post by **Joda** » 18 Jun 2007, 18:00

its a 2ltr Aircooled

Post by **clartsonly** » 22 Jun 2007, 14:27

did you disconnect the battery before changing the starter motor? is it possible you have blown up your coil?

Post by **ashman** » 22 Jun 2007, 15:17

Check that you are getting fuel and spark before worrying about anything else.

Post by **Joda** » 22 Jun 2007, 18:16

Van now sorted

After the orginal problem with the starter. Would appear that I also had a partial blockage in the fuel line. Fixed this and it still would not start. replaced all HT leads and plugs tonight and even though shes been stood for 1Ã‚Â½ weeks she fired up with the first turn of the key

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Aircooled don't you just love em (well more of a love/hate relationship at the moment)

Anyway thanks for the replies......whats the next problem gonna be?

Cheers

Shaun