Recent content by CMF_arc

OK symptom is real easy. No spark. Checked injectors to find that pulse is present/crank angle sensor ok. Disassembled distributor, attempted to find negative switching coil pusle. Not found. Searched distributor for ignitor/power transistor. Not found. What to try next??? Dark voodoo magic...

Changed the oil to full synthetic.....the ol cg13 spins like a top! yeehoooooo....:) Will give it a shot turbo march....

No worries guys, cheers for the info.

Hi All, Before throwing fully synth in I was wondering if anyone has been able to note any appreciable difference in doing so? Same goes for fuel (BP 98), I have tried a tankful but didn't note anything big, usually run BP 95. arc

yeah, i tend to spit the dummy at the drop of a hat when it comes to fiddly stuff, if ya all zen about it, it's cruisy(you look like budda smidge? :))... anyway you don't really need to disconnect it if you just want to replace the clock bulb...

Yeah cheers Maat, though after what dens has pointed out i'm not sure what for? anyway great site guys. arc

Yep all models do have the backlit clock. I think they call them T1.5 wedge bulbs (the smallest wedge bulb ya can get). N yep repco's the place to go 70 cents a pop(supercheap $5 for 2!). though mind you you will have to try and reuse the blue boot off the old bulb, otherwise the cluster will...

hi MicraNut, There's a tiny 12 volt bulb (T1 or 3mm) incorporated in the switch housing. Remove the front console screws and unclip. unplug the hazard switch connector by squeezing the lock connector while pulling connector out. look at the top of the switch and you will see a round plug with...

Hi Dave, would also be a good idea to remove the blower motor and remove leaves and debris as well as checking for binding of the motors plain bearings. It's near impossible to get to the top bearing so I just squirted some Silkolene cable lube with graphite up under the fan blades while hand...