Hello,
i have just bought a 1988 maestro van with a carb 2.0 Montego engine it in. i picket it up from Birmingham and drove it all the way down to Guildford yesterday, all absolutely fine apart from a bit of pre-ignition wihich caused a bit of run-on.
When i went to start it this morning it wouldn't even turn over, the battery is out of a 1.3 maestro but even with a jump pack it wouldn't start. the battery warning light is on but everything else powers up fine. the starter solenoid ticks every time i turn the key but will not crank over the engine.
would anyone have an idea why it isn't cranking, my best bet is that the starter motor/solenoid has packed up but if anyone else has and ideas they would be much appreciated.
cheers
Alistair
i have just bought a 1988 maestro van with a carb 2.0 Montego engine it in. i picket it up from Birmingham and drove it all the way down to Guildford yesterday, all absolutely fine apart from a bit of pre-ignition wihich caused a bit of run-on.
When i went to start it this morning it wouldn't even turn over, the battery is out of a 1.3 maestro but even with a jump pack it wouldn't start. the battery warning light is on but everything else powers up fine. the starter solenoid ticks every time i turn the key but will not crank over the engine.
would anyone have an idea why it isn't cranking, my best bet is that the starter motor/solenoid has packed up but if anyone else has and ideas they would be much appreciated.
cheers
Alistair
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