13 July 2020

Hello again All,

Well, I new, secondhand EZL has been installed. I am reluctant to install the "new" 1200 € one from MB until I am certain that the issues are solved. Time will tell.

Since the 3rd EZL failure, the following has been done.

1. New plugs, MB.
2. New leads, Beru.
3. New coil, MB.
4. Complete cleanup of all areas including distributor cap and rotor - only 9 months old.
5. Complete cleanup and reinstall of all earth straps, including the main engine strap underneath.
6. New (Bosch reconditioned) starter motor.
7. New (Bosch reconditioned) alternator.

Of course, I have no idea yet if all this has solved the problem. I shall not have confidence until a year (?) has passed. Even then 100% confidence is unlikely.

Just as before, the car now starts, drives and stops like a new car. Since its overhaul at PCS in 2017 it has never been better. Apart from this costly EZL issue.

Do I notice any differences after this latest set of "improvements"?

Yes, it now starts, even when hot, like a new car. Before, when hot, it would sometimes fire and then not keep running unless I kept the starter motor turning a little longer. That was hardly a problem as it was just a matter of remembering to hold the key in the start position for an extra half second.

However, it now seems to spring immediately into life and settle into an even idle under all circumstances. I shall be doing a more typical run today and shall be able to confirm this with greater confidence.

More as it happens.

And, as always, comments welcomed.

All the best.

RayH