Hi all,
I have just come into the possession of 2 C's. Both 1.8 16v.
One is a write off as it was wrapped around a sign post, the other is fine other than the paint work and the fact that it doesn't start.
The previous owner is a mate who is moving into his first house, no garage there so he gave me the cars. I need to get the one sorted asap however I really can't afford to take it to the garage.
All I know about it is that under heavy acceleration it stuttered at about 4500 revs, over the next week it moved down the rev range until it just wouldn't start. My friend replaced the fuel filter thinking it could be that however it did not solve the problem.
Any ideas where to start? I am thinking fuel system first?
One thing to take into consideration, I am a total mechanical noob. Got a basic socket set, trolley jack, axle stands a a few other bits and pieces. I have also got the Bentley workshop manual but tbh it may as well be in Kilngon :D I am ready to spend a little bit on tools if needed, parts will be coming off the write off as annoyingly, that starts first time! Until I can afford to give it a full service that is. Thought about swapping the spark plugs over but it appears that the socket set I have doesn't have the right socket :(
