Hollowed out the muffler now it won’t start.
Nov 29, 2022 at 4:47 AM
How do I fix this?
1997 JAGUAR XK8
NIKO24K
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Hi,
That doesn't make sense. If the muffler were to fall off, the engine would still run. What exactly was done to the muffler?
In most cases, a crank no start condition is caused by either a fuel issue or ignition spark issue.
Here is what I need you to do. Try using starting fluid to see if it starts. If it does and then stalls, we know there is a fuel-related issue. If there is absolutely no change, check for spark to the plugs.
Here is a link showing how that is done:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark
Let me know exactly what was done to the exhaust and the results of the aforementioned test.
Take care,
Joe
That doesn't make sense. If the muffler were to fall off, the engine would still run. What exactly was done to the muffler?
In most cases, a crank no start condition is caused by either a fuel issue or ignition spark issue.
Here is what I need you to do. Try using starting fluid to see if it starts. If it does and then stalls, we know there is a fuel-related issue. If there is absolutely no change, check for spark to the plugs.
Here is a link showing how that is done:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark
Let me know exactly what was done to the exhaust and the results of the aforementioned test.
Take care,
Joe
Nov 29, 2022 at 11:47 AM
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