trying to start after 12 months storage

[richsmith365]

hi
ive been charging the completely flat battery witha a view to starting the beast after a year

the ignition is working, i can hear the fuel pump priming but theres just a loud snapping noise (ting ting ting ting) when i try to turn it over?

is it the battery not charging enough? please help!

1996 4.0

[haircutmike]

Battery is fooked, buy a new one and start again.

You're hearing the starter solinoid trying to engage, there's not enough power in the battery.

Try jump leads to confirm.

[richsmith365]

nice one thanks

anyone know of cheapest option for replacement batt?

[SlimChim]

richsmith365 said:

nice one thanks

anyone know of cheapest option for replacement batt?

I'd like the answer to that too as I need one....anything to avoid? Mine is in the footwell

[Jonny_b]

I bought a Varta battery from these guys:

http://www.performancebatteries.co.uk

[SlimChim]

Jonny_b said:

I bought a Varta battery from these guys:

http://www.performancebatteries.co.uk

Anything recommended for Battery with fitting service?

[Bassfiend]

Jump start it and take it to a Halfwits?

Phil

[Quietlybonkers]

What's the problem with fitting it yourself?
First, place your mobile phone somewhere handy on the floor passenger side, with the monkey wrench and the new battery beside it.
Then, Just take the roof off, lie on the seat with your head under the dash, put your feet on the targa hoop and tilt your head 90 degrees backwards.
Try to reach the battery with the monkey wrench (standard issue for Chimps).
The call your chiropractor.

[SlimChim]

Quietlybonkers said:

What's the problem with fitting it yourself?
First, place your mobile phone somewhere handy on the floor passenger side, with the monkey wrench and the new battery beside it.
Then, Just take the roof off, lie on the seat with your head under the dash, put your feet on the targa hoop and tilt your head 90 degrees backwards.
Try to reach the battery with the monkey wrench (standard issue for Chimps).
The call your chiropractor.

exactly

[SILICONEKID340HP]

Drain the petrol tank and put fresh in,it will be off in that time ..

[wilfandrowlf]

Probably worth pulling the fuel pump relay and spinning it over on the starter for a while to get the oil pressure up and give it chance to get to the important bits, if it's been stood for a year it will be drier than a nuns f***y