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Jul 19, 2008 9:43 am
Jul 19, 2008 9:43 am
Subject: Re: Intermittent firing with my engine
Hi all,
May I reinforce the sage advice from Mark and Jim. I have never owned a DB Lagonda so my comments here are based on running clapped out modern cars for daily use - keeping my pennies to spend on ‘proper’ cars.
I once had a series 1 Vauxhall Viva Van for my daily journey to work. The engine power got worse and worse. It seemed to be on its last legs and a work colleague offered me a free engine if I removed it from his scrap car. How could I refuse?
Once fitted, the van went like a rocket.
I passed my old engine on to somebody else, warning him it needed attention. Some weeks later he greeted me cheerfully and thanked me profusely for the wonderful engine - all he did was CHANGED THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP!
Therefore I completely agree with Mark and Jim’s advice regarding ignition components. May I also suggest this might be a job for a ‘Crypton Tune-up’? In the 1960’s I was mighty impressed by the ‘white heat of technology’ associated with the impressive array of dials and screens that such a unit offered an ‘all thumbs’ mechanic. It also got results, and something like this would pick up the kind of problems we see here.
This is even more desirable with a V8 or V12 – who knows if all cylinders really are working?
I look forward to the next instalment of the saga.
Colin M34
(Born 4 years before our family’s 1953 Rover 75 was made. I learnt to drive on this car….)
Hi all,
May I reinforce the sage advice from Mark and Jim. I have never owned a DB Lagonda so my comments here are based on running clapped out modern cars for daily use - keeping my pennies to spend on ‘proper’ cars.
I once had a series 1 Vauxhall Viva Van for my daily journey to work. The engine power got worse and worse. It seemed to be on its last legs and a work colleague offered me a free engine if I removed it from his scrap car. How could I refuse?
Once fitted, the van went like a rocket.
I passed my old engine on to somebody else, warning him it needed attention. Some weeks later he greeted me cheerfully and thanked me profusely for the wonderful engine - all he did was CHANGED THE DISTRIBUTOR CAP!
Therefore I completely agree with Mark and Jim’s advice regarding ignition components. May I also suggest this might be a job for a ‘Crypton Tune-up’? In the 1960’s I was mighty impressed by the ‘white heat of technology’ associated with the impressive array of dials and screens that such a unit offered an ‘all thumbs’ mechanic. It also got results, and something like this would pick up the kind of problems we see here.
This is even more desirable with a V8 or V12 – who knows if all cylinders really are working?
I look forward to the next instalment of the saga.
Colin M34
(Born 4 years before our family’s 1953 Rover 75 was made. I learnt to drive on this car….)