i need a mechanic or some mechanical assistance Need to be mechanic or a small mechanic that is familiar with English cars/motorcycle. my my car does not seem to want to start after sitting for 3 months , there is oil and gas, and battery is good. cranks wants to start but nothing, need a mechanic that is familiar with English cars or someone familar with english cars . or someone local that wants to come help be get it running, thanks matt
Pour some Grey Poupon in the Gas Tank!!! Just kidding.... I would check for spark and if it is there drain the bowls on the carbs or carb... Wish I could help but I am a few states away....
thanks TLR67 it is fuel injected, and it sparks, but does not want to start, i will try again, just put 2 new batteries
Not an expert by any means, but can you get it to fire by spraying Starting fluid into the air intake? If it does fire (probably won't stay running though) the problem might be clogged fuel injectors. I've cleared up dirty/varnished carbs by keeping an engine 'running' using starting fluid, but I'm not sure it would work on a FI engine.
Pull an injector and test it.... Or even smell it.... Also is it a Manual or Automatic? Try bumping it with the ignition on....
If your getting spark, the only other ting it could be is fuel or timing. If it ran prior to parking it, I would eliminate timing. Seeing as it sat for 3 months, I would start with bad fuel. Phase separation and varnish build up would begin in as little as a month. I would suggest draining all the fuel and adding new fuel and some Seafoam system cleaner. You'll have to clear the fuel lines too. If you disconnect the line at the fuel rail, attach some hose, running it into a catch container. Then turn key on should turn on fuel pump on, pushing left over fuel through the lines. I've used this process on various other vehicles and engines in general with success. I also have customers who have this issue on stored hot rods. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Stabil isn't always the most effective way to ensure your fuel doesn't turn. Personally, I've had better luck with seafoam, but ymmv. Did you run the engine after putting in the stabil to ensure it cycles through the whole fuel system? If it's just sitting in the tank, the lines could still be gummed up.
Also check if it has a separate injector for cold starting, check that its working. have you checked for spark?
it cranks, im thinking its bad fuel, may be i will try to change the plugs, and spray the starter fuild into the cylinders, and then try to start it,