Special thanks to Bob (hiscot) who has spent the better part of 5 hours at my place today in alternate showers/sun shine to diagnose the issue of non-starting...
The inital problem of the engine not even turning over was traced to a stuck starter motor - solved by crossing the terminals with a couple of screwdrivers to clear the jam...
The non-running/firing problem was fettled by dismantling, cleaning and re-affixing various plugs, leads, fuses etc, and tracing the power all the way to where it should be. We then pulled the spark plugs out, cleaned them up, turned the engine over using the battery in the wife's Freelander to clear the bores of any petrol that might be in there (probably flooded by now)... we refitted the spark plugs and after a few turns, she coughed back into life
Excellent!!!!!
So - S2 suspension already ordered, brake discs and pads required urgently, 2 front lights will be needed for the MOT, but first on the list is anew battery.
Then ready to rock and roll!
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