[Public-List] A4 woes

[Gordon Laco]

Well I got the first bit of good news... The local 'Carquest' auto parts
outlet had all the ignition parts I need.  Thanks for the list, George.

I will pick them up after taking my son to school...then all I have to do it
install the stuff.

Yikes.

Gord



> Gord,
> 
> Steps to checking to see if it is the ignition before replacing things:
> 1. Pull Sparkplugs
> 2. take #1. Sparkplug hook up to distributor lead
> 3. Place on engine head.
> 4. Have friend / wife turn over motor. You are down below with insulated
> pliers holding sparkplug to see the spark.
> 
> 
> If you see not spark, then likely problem is points / cap.
> if you see the spark, if it is a lite little thing then it still could be
> points / wires. But if you have a spark at all you are more than likely
> looking at either fuel or air as then next issue.
> 
> Finally, before going to the task of doing points, which is not hard,
> several screws & your r done, check all of the plugs while you have them
> out & be sure they are clean & not gunked up.
> 
> These few steps should suffice to confirm you have points issues. Let us
> know how it goes.


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