Spark Plugs

[Coakley17]

Hi all.

My Punto is due a service. It's a 2001 MK2.

I have advertised it on eBay but now looking at it and starting it up it makes me want to keep it. But i cant deal with the hassell of going Gillingham for a VIC and a new MOT etc.. I can get an MOT easy as its totaly sound.

But today i thought to check the spark plugs and see whats going on..

Well reading from Haynes Manual they are "Carbon Fouling" which means they are "Dry, black, sooty deposits".

Fault - Over rich fuel mixture.
Check - Carburettor mixture settings, float level, choke operation, air filter?

I know how to check the air filter but with the rest i dont have a clue.

Can anyone help me with pics or explainations please.

Thanks

[munkul]

if it has no restriction in the airbox then all you can do is take it for a thrashing and see if they come back sooty.

But you will need new plugs to accurately determine any fouling/deposits etc because it could easy be caused by misfiring by old plugs. IME the 16v goes through plugs very quickly anyways.

[Coakley17]

if it has no restriction in the airbox then all you can do is take it for a thrashing and see if they come back sooty.

But you will need new plugs to accurately determine any fouling/deposits etc because it could easy be caused by misfiring by old plugs. IME the 16v goes through plugs very quickly anyways.

Yeah spark plugs are £2.05 each (NGK) so cheap enough.
I admit it does need a hell of a good thrash. Been sitting since 7th Febuary, might take it for a quick spin tonight. But apark from that and change of air filter and spark plugs what else can be suggested?

Thanks

[munkul]

well if its been sitting, and never brought up to temperature or worked hard, then thats your problem right there.

Bring it up to temperature, then get it thrashed.

[Coakley17]

well if its been sitting, and never brought up to temperature or worked hard, then thats your problem right there.

Bring it up to temperature, then get it thrashed.

I have brought it up to temperature when i plumbed the new radiator on but didn't drive it, just reved it abit. Then once the fan kicked in i just turnt the engine off. But i will get it HOT tonight and take it for a quick thrash.

Thanks

[gaz0_0]

just sell it to me danny boy!

[Coakley17]

£700 and its yours.