I bought my 89 BIS in June last year, a 1 family owned car with just under 16k on the clock. I thought the car had been laid up in a garage since 2001, looking at the tax disc, but looking through the notes, i think it was last used in 98.
Anyway, to cut a long story short, i got her insured today (finally) and took her for her first spin in a long time! She was running great, no overheating, no funny noises. But after only 1 mile or so, i parked up to show my friend and she wouldn't start again! For half an hour she just kept turning over but wouldn't fire.
Eventually she fired into action and i got her home before she cut out again. So, any obvious signs what it could have been? My Dad suspects an air lock in the fuel as i put some fresh fuel in. Or the engine became flooded. Any ideas? Maybe she's not as road worthy as i thought...
But when she ran it was great! Everyone looking and smiling, it's such a fun car!
