Bis won't spark

[elbisto]

Hi

Been trying to get my old bis back up and running, and have struck a problem

To give a little background, I did the head gasket a while back, and the car was running then it wouldnt start. Checked the starter and that seemed to be the problem, so have replaced it. Now it will turn over but its not giving a spark. Ive tried a different coil, but no change. There is power getting to the coil, have checked with the Mulitmeter, but when you check the plug for a spark, theres nowt. Have tried the HT leads and plugs in a different car, and they both work fine. Had a look at the points, and there is a big gap. tried to adjust them and they are now not adjustable:) . Ive ordered a new set of points, and am awaiting their arrival. Do you think that this will be the problem? or does anyone have any other suggestions?

Cheers
Col

[126bis1997]

It is a good idea if you turn ignition on and use a screwdriver and insert it between points to check for spark. An other thing to check is the small condenser wire to be attached coz sometimes this breaks or destrands and no spark will be produced. If you have spark on the points you may just clean and adjust them and the car will start. Cheers Peter.

[dajwid]

condenser??

[elbisto]

fresh points installed and set and Bingo, started first time. wayhay!
Only a few problems to be ironed out, the most concerning being some kind of leak from around the thermostat area, will need to check the pipes first, and then see if the stat is knackered, cos theres a lot of steam coming from around there.
The other one is that flexi hose that goes from the air filter to the exhaust, which is disintegrated, any idea where I can get a new one?