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Re: Cambelt failure
« Reply #15 on: 13 March 2015, 18:53:06 »
A nice cheap fix!

As Nick says above, they're easily flooded when started & moved to shuffle cars about ..... apparently Christmas is a busy time for recovery firms
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Re: Cambelt failure
« Reply #16 on: 13 March 2015, 18:54:25 »
Happy Days!  :y
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Re: Cambelt failure
« Reply #17 on: 13 March 2015, 19:50:04 »
Another Omega saved by OOF  ....terrific site :y
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Re: Cambelt failure
« Reply #18 on: 13 March 2015, 19:50:24 »
Quote from: terbert on 13 March 2015, 18:49:26
Result........flooded.
Nick....champion mate.

Friend came round, tried the keys gingerly then said..'Thats not belt, it attempted to fire' albeit almost non existant...so he gave it the gun and away it went.




That's the clue, and is when I ask about what's actually happened since it was last used. I only bother with the 'flood clear' procedure if the pump fuse/relay/cut-off switch aren't obvious.


Micras are good for this, because if you're quick when it catches, you can stick the fuse back in and look smug knowledgeable.


I'm glad it was nothing serious. And you might want to consider 6 new plugs ASAP.
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Re: Cambelt failure
« Reply #19 on: 13 March 2015, 20:08:55 »
When I see you, either at Wycombe or in Kent, I'll get you a drink or a breakfast.  :y

Just been out to try it and it started sweet as a nut as normal.
What causes them to flood like that. I can't recall it ever doing that before, either of them come to that. ???
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Re: Cambelt failure
« Reply #20 on: 13 March 2015, 20:16:55 »
The cold start on an FI engine works by adding extra fuel, unlike a carb which reduces the airflow.
If you turn it off before the cold start has started to decay, it's still running quite rich. Then, if it doesn't catch the first time it turns over, you end up with wet plugs and your problem. This is why I distrust the long plug change intervals/infrequent servicing, as these seem to be the worst culprits.


So, ensure the ignition system is up to scratch, and don't turn it off  if it has only run for a few seconds.
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Re: Cambelt failure
« Reply #21 on: 13 March 2015, 20:21:21 »
Thanks for the explanation, Nick....grateful :y
Goes to show...you learn something every day ;)
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Re: Cambelt failure
« Reply #22 on: 13 March 2015, 20:21:58 »
Quote from: Nick W on 13 March 2015, 20:16:55
The cold start on an FI engine works by adding extra fuel, unlike a carb which reduces the airflow.
If you turn it off before the cold start has started to decay, it's still running quite rich. Then, if it doesn't catch the first time it turns over, you end up with wet plugs and your problem. This is why I distrust the long plug change intervals/infrequent servicing, as these seem to be the worst culprits.


So, ensure the ignition system is up to scratch, and don't turn it off  if it has only run for a few seconds.
What a shorter period before new plugs you mean  :-\
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