Hi Tony, Thanks for the info. Strangely we were driving through the A14 roadworks on Friday (not in Q), and I commented to my Wife that it would be a nightmare if a car conked out in that section of road (single carriageway, concrete blocks either side!). My Q peroblem, when it has occurred, has always seemed like a fuel shortage (because it hasn't cut completely) giving a minimal misfire, but about 3-500 rpm drop. As it's intermittent it's a job to track down, but is very unnerving to drive. I think I'll have a look at the connectors as Jim has suggested, but once I've identified the module I'll buy a new one anyway and also probably fit it unless (or because) I find a visible issue with the existing one. I'd like to be confident I've traced the problem item (without a doubt) but it's so worrying to drive in that condition that I may have to settle for just changing parts (and lots of them), and if the problem goes, just accepting the result. I remember years ago an engine on dyno test when I worked at Ford, and every part (one at a time) was changed for new ..... when they were all changed it worked ok, so the last part to be changed was then swapped back and it still worked ok, and every part was put back to original in the end and it still worked. No part was identified categorically as the culprit! Oh the joys of fiddling with cars. Martin Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: 'teegee777' via Quantum Owners Group To: Quantum Owners Group Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2019 11:06 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Young driver interested in kit cars
Hi Martin, I thought I would update on my 2+2 issue. It just stopped on the A14,no hard shoulder...but the Police recovered me within 10 minutes. It started again after they unhitched me and I trailered it home (it drove on and off the trailer). I topped it up with petrol and was going out of my drive when it stopped again (stopped so quickly it had to be electrical). I started to look at it last week again after about 3 months of non-use (back and shoulder injury). I charged battery and it started first time, left it running on the drive and it stopped after about 5 minutes, no spark at plugs or coil (king lead). It started again after about 20 minutes and then completely failed to start.The coil seemed o.k. but ordered a new coil and ignition module (Intermotor 15020). The ignition module fixed the problem, it came with silicon to heat insulate it from the distributor. One thing to watch was it came with "male" connectors on the module and needed the original "female to female" adaptor to connect to the "male" connectors on the distributor. I managed to get the module for about £25.The engine is 1.4 CVH, red top distributor. Cheers Tony On Thursday, 24 January 2019 22:22:54 UTC, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: Thanks for the ideas.... keep them coming please! I need to resolve this (as it's a pain to drive when it happens). Strangely on last year's trip to Stoneleigh it was ok for the first 45 minutes when most of the time stuck at 10mph in (unusually heavy for Norwich) traffic with the temp gauge hovering near red - it was only once I was moving faster (and temp gauge dropped) that it gave the issue. It doesn't seem to have any set pattern, other than on the way to Stoneleigh, but not on the way home! Martin Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group To: Quantum Owners Group Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2019 8:07 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Young driver interested in kit cars Hi If you still have the large 'pancake' filter, it could be vapour lock on the fuel line as it is quite a nice little heat trap. I have changed to an K&N filter, but I also wrapped the rubber hose in alumunium tape which seemed to help. Best regards James T Q2-002 www.bostin.photography -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantu...@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowner...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. 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