probably worth mentioning that i did get as far as unplugging the lead from the potentiometer and poked around but couldn't get my multimeter probes to reach properly in the tight space between the engine and cover so I put the plug back in, could that that be the cause of it running worse than ...

Bongolia wrote:OK. Plugs dont look too bad. Cap looks a little pitted on the pins and rotor is probably due too.
But just put back the old plugs and re check back over what you have done for now.

Where in London are you?

I'm in Ealing, Help!!

Which plug is cyl one in your image.
Go back over what you have done with the dissy.
Have you got the firing order right check against your original image posted on here.
Are all the HT leads ok no signs of damage burns etc are they all clear and not touching metal anywhere. Look inside the top ...

Plug order is 1,2,3,4 left to right

Ok, I've had some success. I checked the distributor cap and I think it looked alright?

https://meomhq-db3pap001.files.1drv.com/y4mrTD5Yz-ZGHKd93j8eLnh9VWJbsTvwlc7OdOoRXSR-lggewaU2ITLiQgZPq6eBTo0FECqeKiJmtotTyNeA9VCLB10LK9bAUFN6TqagT_P_F4NuL8mCSP0p2rg4Rev_mYYlb7kKxWvdIWy ...

Yikes! that's taking me into the realms of "knowing what your doing"! but i'll give it a go and let you know the results of my investigations.

In a way that is a bit of a disappointing result. :(
When the engine is presented with an additional load the idle should automatically increase to compensate for that load so you would expect to see a momentary drop in RPM and then it rise again to a stable idle.
So we need to prove whether the ...

Hi Rita

No i'm not sure the A/C is working, How do I check?

pretty sure it needs a new rocker gasket, coming from there i think

I took the van for a run and then stopped and checked.
Idle speed in P was around 750 RPM as usual, and it was pretty steady (probably having had a good run). I checked putting A/C on and the revs didn't drop at all. I also tried to up the revs to 850 but as gentle as I could be, the revs jump ...

I haven't managed to try the A/C revs test yet, but hopefully will later tonight.

Driving with the petrol cap off doesn't seem to make any difference.
My distributor looks like this

https://kpnbkg-db3pap001.files.1drv.com/y4mnBwNnTnDtE2F_cwuu67MKYmmp_ZV9D8d-id4Jq8VTQrmW8_Rnu ...

Hi all
I 'm sure this has been covered many times but I can only find posts relating to diesel engines with this problem.

I have been having an ongoing issue for a couple of years, with varying intensity. Engine starts fine every time and idles at about 750, when I drive and slow down by braking ...

Hi all

I am hoping to buy my first bongo as soon as possible but i don't own a vehicle at the moment and therefore don't have any insurance. I have tried to get a quote for temporary cover from a couple of places online but they don't seem to like the details i am submitting.
Can anyone recommend ...