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Hmmm, had forgotten you mentioned injector cleaner recently. Give the meths a try but can you remember what the compression figures were and did you disable the fuel pump before doing the compression test/ Also was it the last cylinder you tested? Sorry Dave, I'll have to be off tonight. I'll let y...

Except it hasn't fired up instantly for about 2 weeks now, and as I say Dave I always wait for the PGMFI light to extinguish to make sure the fuel pump is primed. So what I've suggested is; there are other problems. And I already know the cylinder is bad because I did the compression test last year,...

When you start the car Charles, if you turn the key to position 2 (igniton and other warning lights, no starter action yet), you should see the "PGM-Fi" warning light illuminate for a few seconds and hear the fuel pump hum at the same time. Do you wait for the PGM-Fi light to go out before turning ...

Apologies Dave for the late reply. I meant to buy a battery hydrometer today but I didnt get time. What I have done is fitted a brand new (qa tested) Varta Silver Battery (77AH) from a local motor factor. £85.50.. very good price. However while the car seems happier to start, its not been the case e...

Since I took the battery charger off two days ago, (around 95% full charge) the car does not crank any better from cold. However its still fine after a run. This morning, ive put the charger back on at work. As far as I can tell, the needle has dropped back to roughly the same position as the first ...

Interesting write up of this mod Dave.
Would it be possible to change the alternator to a different specification to get similar results that you've got since this mod?

https://i.postimg.cc/SYCPQbhF/20190710-204501.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/RN1Yjmdw/20190710-204532.jpg There are two sticky labels on the battery. One that says 'Trade Club Battery' The sticker on the top end reads the technical points. Nowhere that I can see does it read calcium or lead types. The pa...

Yes Dave, there is alot more to what I already put earlier. It's a complex science for me and one which I didnt really have time to get into. I remember ohms law as an engineering student but I never since put that to good use. Thanks for taking the time to fully write about this subject ! Anyway, I...

I just re-read what I typed on that subject of alternators and I see now I came across rather senselessly.. Just by putting into Google what an alternator does, this is the search result; - An automotive charging system is made up of three major components: the battery, the voltage regulator and an ...

That's an excellent price considering the higher 78ah output.
I guess whatever the amp rating, the alternater will utilize a set amount of current before it shuts on/off ?
There seems to be many different and conflicting theorys about the workings of alternators floating around the internet.

If they're going to do it properly, they'll charge the battery before testing it. You can't test a flat/half-flat battery, it's likely to blow up. That means they need it for a few hours to charge the battery. However, don't waste your money on a Bosch battery. Compare these two batteries : https:/...

This is the best price I've seen for the Bosch. I understand the size is 100.

My brain is abit frazzled after searching the net for the last 2 hours with regards to batteries.

Is it a calcium battery Charles? If so, you might find that the battery is still ok and the "problem" is actually the car, specifically the alternator. It was designed for a plain lead-acid battery, calcium technology replaces the lead-antimony coating on one set of plates with silver-calcium. Calc...

Today I had an initial thought about my battery going bad. Because in the last week, I've had a delayed start upon cranking. Normally the car fires into life instantly from cold. I used the car this morning and it was slow to start again (but not as bad as last night) The battery is fortunately stil...

scoobyh123 wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 02, 2019 11:23 pm

Something to keep you amused anyway Charles!

Indeed . I guess there are always jobs, big or small, niggling or easy..