Ethos 0 Posted July 6, 2008 Hi guys, Managed to get the MI16 all in and plumbed, couple of observations. The stop light is on and the oil pressure light + coolant light is on.... although the engine hasn't started yet so not THAT concerned about that. She turns over but doesn't catch. Missus tells me we didn't have that much petrol left, but the light wasn't on and I turned it over enough for it to pick some up i'd think. Any ideas where I should start, not very good at troubleshooting.... Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James_m 0 Posted July 6, 2008 First thing to do would be to check if you have spark and the injectors are firing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ethos 0 Posted July 6, 2008 Cool, thanks mate. I can smell fuel... so I think i'm good that side. (Probably flooded it now ). I'll run a search on the best way to check spark / injectors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ethos 0 Posted July 6, 2008 Well I think i've sorted it, I forgot to connect the ignition amplifier.... cool and also there was an earth that needed connecting. It has no exhaust connected at the moment, I THINK she fired up ok but it was so loud I sh*t my pants and turned it off. I live in a quite close.... No to at least try and connect the downpipe up even tho it won't fit all the way down for testing......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted July 6, 2008 Well I think i've sorted it, I forgot to connect the ignition amplifier.... cool and also there was an earth that needed connecting. It has no exhaust connected at the moment, I THINK she fired up ok but it was so loud I sh*t my pants and turned it off. I live in a quite close.... No to at least try and connect the downpipe up even tho it won't fit all the way down for testing......... Good to see it's going!! How you coping with the rain? I just got doused removing a rear beam outside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ethos 0 Posted July 6, 2008 Good to see it's going!! How you coping with the rain? I just got doused removing a rear beam outside Well I tried to fit the downpipe up properly so I could start her again and not deafon / annoy the neighbours and it started CHUCKING it down. I hid under the car for a bit but it got too heavy Just want to get it running for 5-10 minutes and check for leaks and then i'll tow it to a garage and get the exhaust sorted! How's your lazer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted July 6, 2008 Well I tried to fit the downpipe up properly so I could start her again and not deafon / annoy the neighbours and it started CHUCKING it down. I hid under the car for a bit but it got too heavy Just want to get it running for 5-10 minutes and check for leaks and then i'll tow it to a garage and get the exhaust sorted! How's your lazer? Hee Heee! Sun was shining when I started- then came the downpour just as I dropped the beam off the Graphite. Pushed it back on the trolley jack as it was 1/2 out the garage , and went home. Good job it didn't happen when the beam was off the laser. Just working out the niggles on the laser, and putting my susp. / brakes on. Have to say I won't miss the lowered beam or SBC struts, but I will miss the GTi-6 brakes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ethos 0 Posted July 6, 2008 It lives! http://s316.photobucket.com/albums/mm355/e...nt=firstrun.flv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pee vee 1 Posted July 6, 2008 Nice one, looks very clean and tidy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ethos 0 Posted July 6, 2008 The bay needs some tidying up now, lots of bits and pieces on it! Very happy it's at least running, i'm sure some find tuning will be needed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcc 855 Posted July 6, 2008 which way did you go? (8v loom with dizzy adaptor or the mi16 loom?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ethos 0 Posted July 6, 2008 Mi16 loom but obviously kept the brown multiplugs under the dash, it's very neat and tidy in the bay. I'll try and get some pics soon, i'm very happy with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
