My XR4i. 30yrs old today via Southways Automotive.
Discussion
f1nn said:
Lovely old thing.
As for the the hot start problem, years ago I had similar with an XR3i, where it just wouldn't start/turn over until it had cooled down,
A recon starter motor sorted it and I recall it being quite a common problem, so I'd start there.
The starter is new, well its now done 400 miles, but I think the listing might have been wrong, it said it would be ok for the 2.8V6,but I think its a 2.3V6 starter. Still strange that it will start first time with the help of a portable jump pack As for the the hot start problem, years ago I had similar with an XR3i, where it just wouldn't start/turn over until it had cooled down,
A recon starter motor sorted it and I recall it being quite a common problem, so I'd start there.
Might look for a cheap used starter to see if that cures the problem.
T66ORA said:
f1nn said:
Lovely old thing.
As for the the hot start problem, years ago I had similar with an XR3i, where it just wouldn't start/turn over until it had cooled down,
A recon starter motor sorted it and I recall it being quite a common problem, so I'd start there.
The starter is new, well its now done 400 miles, but I think the listing might have been wrong, it said it would be ok for the 2.8V6,but I think its a 2.3V6 starter. Still strange that it will start first time with the help of a portable jump pack As for the the hot start problem, years ago I had similar with an XR3i, where it just wouldn't start/turn over until it had cooled down,
A recon starter motor sorted it and I recall it being quite a common problem, so I'd start there.
Might look for a cheap used starter to see if that cures the problem.
LittleEnus said:
Splendid cars. I remember these comfortably running past the redline into undocumented rpm 
Sound great, go well and look the mutts.
Bravo!!
They do like to rev don't they Sound great, go well and look the mutts.
Bravo!!
I remember Autocar getting some amazing mpg figures for their long termer on a motorway cruise - genuine 35 .I was getting well over 30 on fairly fast holiday trips down to Cornwall - ok for old tech.
Does sound like something is up with the starter though - either not up to spec or too much resistance when it gets hot
HarryW said:
s m said:
Does sound like something is up with the starter though - either not up to spec or too much resistance when it gets hot
it does sound like that, but the bit about it starting with a booster pack sort of rules it out though?HarryW said:
Trying to understand why, assuming your battery is good, the jump pack can start it? Tony do you put the jump pack on the battery terminals or just the pos and then the neg on the block? If not directly on the Battery terminals try it that way next time to see if it fails to start it, you might just have poor negative between starter/block and the neg terminal of the battery. If so then use a jumper lead between the neg terminal to block to give a known good path and see if that improves it......car electrics....
H,Jump pack, pos to pos and neg to neg, turns over a treat
Had this with the Tam a few years back, the battery was only holding charge for a few days, changed the battery and all was well.
The 4i battery has been fine all winter though
T66ORA said:
s m said:
Have you tested the battery output with a multimeter when it's hot as well as cold?
No mate,do you mean with out the car running?As you are starting it with a jump pack ( effectively another battery linked to your existing one ) when it's hot ( presumably the starter turns fine? ) and your own battery without a jump pack when it's cold, to me that points the finger at your battery.
I'd start taking some readings when it's all hot
s m said:
T66ORA said:
s m said:
Have you tested the battery output with a multimeter when it's hot as well as cold?
No mate,do you mean with out the car running?As you are starting it with a jump pack ( effectively another battery linked to your existing one ) when it's hot ( presumably the starter turns fine? ) and your own battery without a jump pack when it's cold, to me that points the finger at your battery.
I'd start taking some readings when it's all hot
RESULT
Spent a bit of time cleaning up the car for Simply Ford tomorrow, also fitted a new grille rubber/surround. But the best bit, well for me anyway
I stripped out the Headlight washer pump and unblocked it,there was some old slimy snotty stuff in the outlet.Put it all back together and!!
They work again after probably 10 yrs
I know, I know headlight washers are gimmicky and pretty useless, but if they are fitted I wanted them working.
Spent a bit of time cleaning up the car for Simply Ford tomorrow, also fitted a new grille rubber/surround. But the best bit, well for me anyway
I stripped out the Headlight washer pump and unblocked it,there was some old slimy snotty stuff in the outlet.Put it all back together and!!They work again after probably 10 yrs
I know, I know headlight washers are gimmicky and pretty useless, but if they are fitted I wanted them working.
HarryW said:
Tony have you sorted that starting issue yet?
Hello mate.Not 100% sure, but I found a broken earth strap from the back of the block to the bulkhead which was repaired.
The battery was fully charged up for 48 hours before last weeks show, and the car started ok when hot.
The acid test will be the next time it is used, as the car has sat for a week and not on charge.So if its ok then it would have been the earth strap, if not I will change the battery and report back.
O/T after, in effect being off the road for 18 months the Tamora is at Southways for a minor recommissioning, service and MoT. It needs to be used or sold, so it give me options.
Do you know anyone who will fit a new rear screen locally? Mine is a right mess now, it had holes in it before I slipped and stuck my hand through it
Possibly cos its only been used half a dozen time since.
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