Hi guys, after lusting after a Zed for about 15 years I finally own one :yes:

 

I did all the right things, had a good look around this site, went through all the things to look for and to avoid. Took on board all the advice offered. set myself a budget, made sure insurance wasn't too bad etc etc,

 

Then promptly went and had one too many cold ones, got home and pushed the dreaded 'buy it now' on ebay:oops:

 

Woke up thinking "what have i done"? However, being a man of my word i went through with the sale. Not because of feedback scores but because nobody made me push the button after all. I got myself a series1 SWB slicktop and i love it. Not quite as described, but i still love it.

 

So just saying Hi and making myself known really. Been trawling the site almost daily for a few weeks so thought it was about time.

 

And the fact i've had 400 trouble free grinning miles, but now it won't start!!!

 

Daffy.

Edited June 7, 201015 yr by Daffy

welcome to the club mate - may be stating the obvious but i take it you bought a non-starter! what sort of problems does it have? and get some pics up!!

Welcome mate,

 

Beer + Ebay, i been there myself bud.

 

Good to see another zedhead near me, loads of advice and friendly faces on here.

 

Lets see some pics!

Cheers guys. Half the reason i haven't made myself known is because i'm useless with computers. Wouldn't know how to get pictures up!! I'll have to come to a meet if i get it going just so someone can take a photo. Good a reason as any

Welcome matey :)

Welcome to the site :)

Welcome mate, you are in the best place for Help and Advice for your Z. :wink:

welcome aboard and prepare the bank manager cos he is now ur new best friend :stupid:

welcome mate, there is a few of us around, willing to travel to help out.

Whats your problems, if we know about it, we can help you out.

stu

:thumbup1:A warm welcome indeed. Thanks. The car has been fine up until saturday. It started as normal, then after letting it idle for a while it just cut out. And i've not been able to start it since:confused1:

 

It turns over as per normal but won't fire. A mate of mine popped by after work and he ascertained it is not the fuel as that's fine. We then checked the plugs as advised on here. There is no spark but not sure why. I've had a look on the forum and believe it might be ptu or cas related:confused1:

 

The problem is i know absolutely nothing about engines!! I'm quite handy with a chisel and a saw but that's not proving very useful! I don't really want to touch anything as i'm afraid i'll only make the problem worse.

 

Any pointers or advice would be much appreciated.

Welcome to the club Daffy and your problems could be big or small lets hope someone on here can help you

When I bought mine I drove it 300 miles home without a problem, parked it up and then it would not start again.

My problem was my PTU, bought a new series 2 PTU and never had starting problems again.

Hope it turns out to be small. I need to get it started so i can get it to JeffTT, that was the plan anyway. I have no problem in buying a new PTU if that's what it needs. Anyone in my area (Twyford, RG10) who you guys could recommend to fit it? Not looking for a freebie, just someone who knows there way around a Zed.

welcome aboard and prepare the bank manager cos he is now ur new best friend :stupid:

 

It's already started, just ordered a new PTU. Got a feeling this is just the beginning of an expensive love/hate relationship.

It's already started, just ordered a new PTU. Got a feeling this is just the beginning of an expensive love/hate relationship.

 

Welcome to the Scene :), i take it you bought a series 2 PTU? :yes:

Thanks Murt. Yep, series2 PTU on its way from the good old US of A!