Z28 - Won't start Now

Z28 - Won't start Now

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ChampagneCharlie

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124 posts

197 months

Thursday 29th May 2008
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Oh dear, I've been away for a couple of days so not been starting my car. Went to it today and it won't fire. I can smell petrol so I doubt if it's the fuel pump and the battery seems to be up. Any help Appreciated!!! The problem I had previously with it cutting out after about 4 miles had stopped with use.

ChampagneCharlie

Original Poster:

124 posts

197 months

Thursday 29th May 2008
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Just checked, no spark. No unusual lights on dash. The Optispark was replaced in Feb this year at Chapel Motors Manchester for £1,375. Not looking good at this time!

ChampagneCharlie

Original Poster:

124 posts

197 months

Sunday 1st June 2008
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Thanks for all the info boys! I've got someone coming over on Wednesday to check out the electrics, so I'll let you know then.

ChampagneCharlie

Original Poster:

124 posts

197 months

Tuesday 10th June 2008
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Looks like it's the Optispark! Very annoying as this was replaced in February this year. Well, time to bite the bullet and get it sorted. It has been suggested having a four pack coil system replacement but I'm going to see what happens when it's stripped down. Thanks for everyone's interest especially Eddie for all your help!

ChampagneCharlie

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124 posts

197 months

Monday 16th June 2008
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Next in the saga. Chapel say that if I get the car to them, they will strip it and look a the Optispark, send it back to USA (GM) if it is faulty they will replace it and charge me half of the labour cost to re-fit. This could take 3 weeks and then I would have to fetch it back from Manchester.

ChampagneCharlie

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124 posts

197 months

Sunday 22nd June 2008
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Well I'm in limbo at pres because I don't really trust anyone around here to touch it! I don't imagine anyoone knows of a good garage in the Louth / Grimsby / Lincoln area?