jonost24 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 My 90 has on the odd occassion stopped, but then started again. Coming back from the in-laws tonight, (about 8 miles) it decided to conk out about 7-8 times, not much fun when you're on a dual-carriageway It drives, but loses power, battery light flickers, sometimes it kicked back into life, but mainly stopped. Into neutral (4 sp auto), and coast to a stop. Almost straight away it started (on every occassion), got started, went for about 1 min, then same thing again Please oh please, can anyone shed some light as to what might be the cause. Is it coil, fuel, electricky or anything ? Please guys can you help me ? PS. I have started to collect parts for MS, but that's a bit down the line due to costs and a 3-day week for the last 4 months Many thanks, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Could be a loose connection from the coil to the ECU, white/black wire from memory.... It could be a multitude of things however, check the tech archive for diagnostics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicTheOrange90 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 When I had a v8 efi, the only problem I had was with the coil. Even though it was relatively new, it gave similar symptoms. When I fitted a new decent one, it ran sweet and perfect. Is that your V8 in the photo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I'd second NicTheOrange90's comment. Typical behaviour of a coil failure, and an easy thing to start with. Even if you put a new one on and it makes no difference you'll need a spare sooner or later. Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonost24 Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Thanks for your replies fellas. I had thoughts it might be a break down in the coil, that's why I mentioned it. I read somewhere that you can't fit a points coil to electronic dizzy and vice-versa ? If so, what part no, place to get one from ? Yes Nic , that is the aforementioned ve-hicle in the photo. I've had it 3 years in November. Still learning, not too bad as a spanner-man, get a bit lost with electrics, especially when you throw in Efi & ecu of an unknown quantity. I will probably go for a full strip down to bare chassis at some point, maybe soft top, and certainly megasquirt, so don't really want to spend too much at the mo to keep things going. Once again , thank you all for your input Cheers, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Hmm, another quick thought, could well be the ignition amp (either on the dizzy or under the coil). It certainly sounds like a heat related breakdown or a loose wire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonost24 Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Just having a shufty around the coil area and found this small part bolted next to the coil, with the wire going to the +ve side of the coil. What is it ? Is it worth replacing as well ? Cheers, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Just a RF interference supressor, probably not working by now, and probably not worth keeping unless you get feedback through the radio. File it under 'B' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonost24 Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Thats an easy job then Any thoughts about the coil, part no's and the like ? Cheers, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicTheOrange90 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 When I put the V8 into my ex mil 90, I frequented the Rangie forums (this is a few years back) and the general consensus was to fir Land Rover coil and disty cap, arm etc. Loads of posts said that they had pattern parts and spent loads on fault finding, as soon as proper branded set fitted, all OK ! Give your local parts dept a ring from main dealers, mine in Canterbury is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonost24 Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Hi Nic, yeah I've heard the same thing inc plug leads and forget about super-duper magnecor at a £billion per set. I'll be replacing some bits as and when the cash is there. Thanks for the info, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave88sw Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 we had a brooklands rrc at work and we tried all sorts of things to stop it doing exactly the same as yours, turned out a second hand distributor solved the problem, i can only assume that the shaft had worn enough that the trigger gap was increased. Don't know if that helps Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonost24 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Thanks for the info Dave Cheers, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonost24 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Can someone confirm if Coil GCL143 is the correct one for my motor ? Thanks, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonost24 Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 New coil fitted . Started & ran fine , but still the drop in revs to an almost stall when coming quickly off throttle . Something I can possibly live with until I do rebuild at some point + MS Thanks for your advice, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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