thanks for the replies,

i went back to the car again this weekend, it's fifty miles away! this time i couldn't get it started at all, though it very nearly went when i played around with the distributor. the cap looks quite chewed up, but i find a local replacement.

i did however replaced the rotor, but it didn't make any difference.

my next step will be replace the cap.

it was a bit tough working out there on my own, very difficult to turn the engine over and check if i had a spark. i think i need one of those hand operated ignitions/starters.

anyway, it's getting to the point where i''m just going to have to put my hand in my pocket and pay £130 for a trailer. i was really trying to avoid this as the car only cost me £280.

thanks once again

jb

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W123 200T 1982
Porsche 911 sc 1982
Honda C90 Cub 1995