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Post by mrskyline1978 on Nov 14, 2016 22:41:27 GMT 1
Hi there I'm new to this site hope someone out there x and help getting my 1979 datsun skyline up and running please ?
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Post by gainsb1 on Nov 15, 2016 18:32:53 GMT 1
Hi and welcome. Just give us some ideas as to what is happening with your car and I'm sure there will be some replies to help get you on your way. All the best.
Leigh (Area rep)
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Post by mrskyline1978 on Nov 16, 2016 7:02:46 GMT 1
Hi Leigh thank you so much for your reply I have just bought the car recently and looks like car has been stood for sometime in have parts for it engine wise but previous owner mentioned it would need full check over fuel supply pump wiring reconnecting to be honest Leigh I'm overwhelmed by it all hope you can help thank you so much again for your reply kind regards Mark
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Post by gainsb1 on Nov 16, 2016 21:24:00 GMT 1
Sounds like a recommissioning job but you don't say how long it has been standing for, or if it actually starts up but doesn't run well/for long. Are the brakes stuck on? Can you get the clutch to disengage so you can select the gears? Don't just try to fire it up as the pistons could be stuck in the bores and need freeing off, as well as the brakes.
If the engine is free and the clutch is okay then I'd be looking to put fresh fuel in the tank as old fuel won't help matters. If you can see that there is only a little fuel in the tank then you might get away with diluting it with some new fuel. Ideally the old fuel should be removed/drained (inc. the carbs - if you have them. Is it fuel injection?)
Plugs, points and condensor should be replaced but, again, you might get away with what's there. Check the points gap is correct.Check the distributor cap and rotor cap and make sure the contacts are clean/bright. Does the starter motor now engage and turn the engine?
Start there and let us know how you get on.
Please tell us where you live (town/village and county will do) as there might be a friendly face nearby to offer help.
Leigh (Area rep)
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Post by mrskyline1978 on Nov 19, 2016 23:01:22 GMT 1
Hi there Leigh thank you so much for your reply I bought this car recently under false pretences the owner told me it was a complete car but it's anything but the car has been stood to me what looks like years I'm not sure even if fuel line is connected I live in Leeds and would be over ghetto moon if there was someone nearby I could pay and help getting my dream car to run again
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Post by gainsb1 on Nov 20, 2016 0:32:10 GMT 1
Fingers crossed that someone reads this and can offer some more direct help. Perhaps a look at one of the Skyline websites (if there are any...) will help find someone near to you. Good luck.
Leigh (Area rep)
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Post by shahtz on Nov 25, 2016 11:14:16 GMT 1
hi
get in contact with gary or richard at Barkley Rd Garage , Barkley Rd beeston Leeds
they have dealt with a few of my A series and L series engine cars
look up number on any search engine
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