just bought a nonstarting fd, some help?

[Simaroon]

i have tried registering on fduk.org but its now working, seems like it hasnt been active since 2008

[neil_jdmr]

It working fine mate ive just been on.

You must be doing something wrong mate

[Simaroon]

its just that ive registered but not had any activation or confirmation emails from them, cant view any posts, and the main page seems to show 2008 as the last date.

[neil_jdmr]

On the main page just click the forum link

[Simaroon]

yeh tried tha, not allowed to view it

[cyman]

just a thought if it was nearly catching but not quite could be low on juice and like you said prob flooded now. one of the best ways to start a rex if you dont have the juice is a tow start. it turns the engine that bit quicker makes starting a little easier.

[Simaroon]

where is the usual place to tow from on the rex, i dont want to remove the bumper, dont want to rip it off towing either, theres no tow eye is there?

[Simaroon]

just thought i would get this thread back on track,  lots of replies i know, thanks. just thought someone else could have a suggestion to
 
now questions, :Thumbs-up

the obvious, why wont it start?

i thought probably spark plugs, ive tried searching for a guide, help to change them and what spark plugs to go for with no luck. anyone help here?

with car being stood for so long, what could go wrong?

what would you recommend i do first?, i am going to change all oils, yet to search for best oils to use. but what else?

lastly, im in south wales, does anyone know the nearest rx specialist?

[DR SCHNITZEL]

1st thing to do have someone tow you till the car starts and give it a good run.
 
best way before poking around is to have someone tow you while your in 3rd gear at 30mph with ignition on if you think its flooded. after half a mile or so it should get going no matter how much fuel is in there.

[Jit]

1. Are the plugs wet after cranking? If yes it\'s more than likely flooded. Do a search on a deflooding procedure. If the plugs are dry then:

2. Check you got fuel to the rails. Pull off the fuel feed or return and crank the engine over. If you got fuel to the rail then:

3. Check for spark. Long screwdriver in a leading (lower) plug lead and earth it to the throttle body and look for spark on cranking.

Try those first and let us know the results

[Simaroon]

1. Are the plugs wet after cranking? If yes it\'s more than likely flooded. Do a search on a deflooding procedure. If the plugs are dry then:
 
2. Check you got fuel to the rails. Pull off the fuel feed or return and crank the engine over. If you got fuel to the rail then:
 
3. Check for spark. Long screwdriver in a leading (lower) plug lead and earth it to the throttle body and look for spark on cranking.
 
Try those first and let us know the results

 
:Thumbsup! will try, car is stuck in a tight garage at the moment, hard to be able to get anywhere under it.
 
thanks

[neil_jdmr]

Plugs:NGK BUR9EQP all round about 30-40 quid

If  flooded and very likely by what you are saying then take the guys advice and tow the ......

Oil:Halfords cheapo mineral oil, orange container, about £15 a gallon

[Simaroon]

thanks mate

[neil_jdmr]

Happy to assist mate, i searched all this ssh!t a few year back
;-) ...

[Simaroon]

i have been searching but with not much luck, rx dave is going to have a quick look over it for me this week hopefully, i just ordered spark plugs and fuel filter from mazda rotary parts, hopefully will be next day delivery and i will get them tuesday. and then just fingers crossed its only flooded, as its been stood a long time and im worried seals may have perished.
 
is that cheapo halfords oil recomended, i dont want to be messing about with oil in this. i was planning on payin top wack for oil