Panda (Classic) My new (old) panda 4x4 sisley project

i have checked the wire from that goes into ignition coil and that has 12v going to it
engine turns over so i would expect fuel to be pumping from the tank but no trace of fuel on fuel filter
this is what i need?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261182750597?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Good advice on the pump..I've had to do that before..

turbo_pib said:

this is what i need?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261182750597?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

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thats the thing.

Run a live wire front the battery to the left side of the (solid state) coil, chuck an eggcup full of petrol straight down the carb throat.

Spin the engine over....... Something should go bang...... if it doesn't put a plug lead onto a spare (loose) spark plug; earth it onto the rocker cover and spin the engine.

If you have spark but the engine wont run (after dosing it) then make sure that all carb linkage is free to move, servo take off isn't leaking at the manifold.

Try harder

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Alixcompo said:

Run a live wire front the battery to the left side of the (solid state) coil, chuck an eggcup full of petrol straight down the carb throat.

Spin the engine over....... Something should go bang...... if it doesn't put a plug lead onto a spare (loose) spark plug; earth it onto the rocker cover and spin the engine.

If you have spark but the engine wont run (after dosing it) then make sure that all carb linkage is free to move, servo take off isn't leaking at the manifold.

Try harder

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I have put a plug from ignition coil and no spark to it even know that the coil has 12v going to it
Splashed fuel to carb and simply nothing happened other than engine turning over
Carb linkage is fine and there is no restriction on movement
Everything is bolted on fine and no air leaks
Has to be something wrong with that distributor module to explain no spark

The ignition module controls the spark so it could be that - they are a pain in the neck!! Usual symptoms when they are breaking are a car which won't run when hot - this gets worse and ends with no spark or a very weak & irregular one. A broken one would give the symptoms.

Can't see a picture in the Ebay link but that's a good price if the right one. I have several somewhere (after the chaos mine caused, including a faulty replacement!!) so can double check the number if it you have an Intermotor part number?

Is there also a fuel problem? Mine also did that at a different time which was the short hose from fuel pump to carb - perished out of sight & throwing the fuel onto the manifold - at least the car wouldn't start or run, so didn't catch fire!!

Both the fuel pump and the distributor are driven by the camshaft, so might be worth checking the cambelt is ok too.

Thanks for all the suggestion guys
Yes cambelt is ok
Gonna check all wiring and earths and replace ignition module and see how it goes
I will keep you all posted

the ignition module can be a pain, i had a load of issues with engine starting. soon as i changed it the engine fired up first turn of the key.

it will probably be the same for you

looks like a good project thread in the making, subscribed.. good luck! Hopefully we'll one day see this at a YorkshireItalia meet

Well guys not much is been happening with my sisley, still no spark even after a new module and looks like a new full distributor is needed with a new fuel pump too as no fuel is been pumped
So while i was part hunting i came across another sisley in running order but with serious rust issue but complete ish:what:
So yeah now after an 800 mile round trip i now own 2 fiat panda 4x4 sisley and another one is been saved from the scrapyard were it was going...
I think im gonna be able to make one very good sisley out of two cars and plus have a lot of spares or bits to sell
Slow progress but weather is warming up so things will be progressing very quickly hopefully!:thumbup:

800 miles! now that's despera.....I mean dedication.

A bit of a luxury but if you are able to accomodate a donor car it's a great way forward.

there is some pictures for all
to be honest i dont really like to break the car in bits and use it as donor car but i think is the best option
enjoy

turbo_pib said:

there is some pictures for all
to be honest i dont really like to break the car in bits and use it as donor car but i think is the best option
enjoy

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Me either, don't like to be the specter at the feast but....PM sent

cheekylittlescamp said:

Me either, don't like to be the specter at the feast but....PM sent

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Plastic side trims?

Don't break it! It is one of the first batch of Sisleys! Not sure if your first one is as well but unless it is really bad underneath it needs to be saved

panda1408 said:

Don't break it! It is one of the first batch of Sisleys! Not sure if your first one is as well but unless it is really bad underneath it needs to be saved

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It is really bad underneath
This is 88 model and my other one is 89 model

firstcar-Y10 said:

Plastic side trims?

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Oh yeah! inside, outside and underneath

Unfortunately he needs the outside ones

Still on the hunt for cheap ones!

Really like that colour.

panda1408 said:

Don't break it! It is one of the first batch of Sisleys! Not sure if your first one is as well but unless it is really bad underneath it needs to be saved

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:yeahthat:

Needs saving really.