It's Turnig Over, Catching But Not Staying On.

[brianthemagical 1]

it's a 1.3 in a 309. it's turning over fine and will catch when its turning over but as soon as the starter is stopped it dies. two of the ht leads are arcing from the top of the plugs to the head. i also took the air filter of and after a coulpe of cranks a fireball came out. i had a look but can't work anything out, any ideas? i am looking to buy the car so i don't want to be spending much on a may be but if it is easy to fix i'll get it towed home. thanks in advance.

i have done a search but couldn't find anything. does anyone know the correct positions for the ht leads?

there does apper to be a strong spark (using them things that go in line with the lead and then flash).

Edited February 16, 2007 by brianthemagical

[newdean0 0]

Could possibly be failed spark plugs? the fact it's arcing from the top of the plug to the head would indicate that the connection inside the plug is broken so the voltage is leaking across the next easiest path through the air to the head.

[RossD 43]

Could possibly be failed spark plugs? the fact it's arcing from the top of the plug to the head would indicate that the connection inside the plug is broken so the voltage is leaking across the next easiest path through the air to the head.

 

That or the HT leads are on the wrong cylinders?