by Nickyshift <none@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Apr 28, 2008 at 04:22 PM
Hi ,
Thanks I will try that, 51 plate means it was made in the 2nd half
of 2001. Thanks Nicola
"Shawn" wrote:
> "Nicky****ft" <none@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> > PLEASE HELP !!! It's a 51 plate fiesta 1.3 basic model,
> every time I
> > start it the turn the key engine cranks over but will not
> fire I have
> > to hold the key to the starting position and after a couple
> of atempts
> > it will finally start, in meantime while this is happening
> all the
> > instruments on the dash are going haywire. ???? Has anyone
> encountered
> > this problem before ? Grateful for any help. Thanks
> > Nicola
>
> A 1951 model ! No "computers here" Put a fresh plug on boot
> #1, ground it & see if
> there's fire. If so, shoot a little lighter fluid in the
> cylinder. If it starts briefly then it may
> mean that gas is not getting to the engine & a carburetor
> overhaul may be in order.
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