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- Sat Jun 28, 2014 10:22 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Ist post, Alternator and other issues
- Replies: 4
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Dear Ron, You are correct - there is no 6ra or 3aw on the s3. Circuit diagrams are available elsewhere on this site and on xkedata.com. The alternator and control box are easily rebuildable. If you have fixed the distributor and rotor arm, then there is no reason for it not to spark the right cylin...
- Sat Jun 28, 2014 10:16 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Ist post, Alternator and other issues
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4304
Hi Dave, regarding the ignition ,The owner has asked about fitting EFi, in which case I would using a better ignition, such as a Ford EDIS. I am sure the present module is OK, according , but the mechanical parts were a bit cactus. I should have it running Tuesday so if the car still wont rev proper...
- Fri Jun 27, 2014 10:18 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Ist post, Alternator and other issues
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4304
Ist post, Alternator and other issues
Hi Folks, I have been working on a Series 3 V12 for a customer( I normally work on pre 1990 Mercedes) who has owned this rather nice car for some years but has been unable to start it. A previous mechanic has fitted BPR5 NGK plugs to make it easier to start ( didn't work) .I managed to get it to fir...


