Pug206 problem

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Fri 26 Apr 2002 09:55
Pug206 problem - terryb
A colleague had, maybe still has a problem with her (still under guarantee) Pug206 not starting.

Since it had been started but only run for a minute or two, I suggested it was protection for the cat preventing a re-start. However, it was lifted away to the dealer who diagnosed:
1. Fouled spark plugs due to unburnt petrol(!) - replaced
2. Faulty cool pack - replaced.
Now back on the road but she says the garage wasn't very convincing in their explanations.

My questions:
1. Whatever happened to cleaning and re-setting spark plugs - do they HAVE to be replaced?
2. What the blue blistering blazes is a cool pack (in the motoring context)?
3. Was my suggestion totally stupid - does this model have this feature?

Thanks in advance all you experts, helpful amateurs and others!

Terry
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Fri 26 Apr 2002 10:50
Re: Pug206 problem - John S
Terry

Is she sure that wasn't a 'coil' pack ie an ignition component?

Poor spark would give starting problems and result in fouled plugs.

Given the price of plugs, don't argue about a new set under guarantee!

Sounds more likely.

Regards

John
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Fri 26 Apr 2002 11:06
Re: Pug206 problem - terryb
John

Good thinking! I hadn't considered a mis-heard coil!

My point on the plugs was this seems terribly wasteful when a clean and re-set would do the job. Especially when coil/cool pack causing starting problems would account for the fouling! But I agree a free set under the guarantee isn't to be sniffed at :-)

Terry
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Fri 26 Apr 2002 10:51
Re: Pug206 problem - CM
not knowing the ins and out of an engine, it seems that the problem of unburnt petrol fouling the sparks has not been addressed. years ago my volvo 340 had this problem and I just used to clean the plugs - I think they changed the carb and things worked better after that.
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