That looks really good. Those wheels look just right on that model and anything else would be an undesirable modification on such an original-looking car.

Or the car was registered in Peterborough and then resold at the Ware dealership.

The sunroof is standard, the a/c would have been an option.

I see it doesn't have the top spec radio cassette as fitted to the GTi and other top of the range models such as MG Montegos and Rover 800s.

Yes, it's good. This is the second time the car has had a reprieve because I bought it as a non-runner as the previous owner bailed when the alternator failed - which was the first fix I did on the car. But to be honest, if I'd had to spend £450+ for a new distributor, I may have wobbled a bit! Now ...

Yes there a little sachet of white stuff. I applied it as suggested. I have three sets of wheels: 1. The cross-spokes on the car that are not kerbed, hold air and look original. They do have a lot of caked on brake dust. 2. Brand new set of cross-spokes still in the original packaging. 3. Newly acqu...

The igniter arrived today and I fitted it and... Drum roll.. The car started! I was a little surprised because I was worried that I'd end up chasing parts round the engine changing this that or the other. I used the old distributor cap and rotor arm as they seemed to be okay. The old igniter looked ...

First setback today. The distributor cap arrived but it was quite different from the one I have removed. It is much shallower and the holes for the bolts are in a different place. I'll have to send it back (it was advertised as fitting the car). Anyway the main part, the igniter has not arrived yet....

A new igniter is on its way to me. I'll be fitting that and a new distributor cap when it arrives. Cost so far £36.

If that works, happy days. If not, I'll check out the relay you mention. However the normal clicks and whirs are all still there when I turn on the ignition.

Thanks Johnny.

Yes, the engine refused to restart even after I had towed it home and it had cooled down. The Check Engine light comes on (and goes out) as normal when the ignition is switched on.

Johnny 216GSi wrote:Did you see if the ECU LED is flashing?

One flash when I first turned the ignition on. I pulled out fuse 4 (which wasn't hazards) and a few others but I couldn't get any more than one flash of the LED.

Anyway I am going to buy one of those igniters and see how I get on.