Should I go to a mechanic or what?

session savage · 16-06-2010 9:07pm #1

Ok, so I rebuilt an old virago and it drove grand for a few days then one cylinder stopped running. Now it only starts if I push it and jump start it and then only if its opened fully. If i hit the starter it just wont catch. there is a spark on both plugs, compression in both too (although I cant measure as i dont have the tool but I cant hold my finger over where the spark plugs are.) The fuel is ok too and even when I put fuel directly in it still wouldnt catch. So I'm thinking it could be the timing but I have no idea how to check this. Should I just bring it to a mechanic? Any advice would be great.

KamiKazi · 16-06-2010 10:27pm

If it's starting OK with a bump start I'd check out the battery.

session savage · 17-06-2010 8:13am

I hadnt considered the battery cause its brand new. Would that cause it to run on one cylinder?
I'll check it out. Thanks

furerer · 14-07-2010 7:06pm

have you checked to make sure petrol is reaching the cylinder?

session savage · 14-07-2010 8:25pm

Yeah I checked that. I even put petrol directly into the cylinder but no joy there. I gave up in the end and got a mechanic to fix it. Have to find out what it was yet. Wasnt too serious anyway. Only cost 50 squid to fix so happy days.

hobochris · 15-07-2010 11:56am

what was the problem in the end?

session savage · 15-07-2010 2:08pm

Didnt get to ask him yet hobo. I'll let ye know as soon as I find out.

Should I go to a mechanic or what?

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