earth connections

[benbird]

Hi.

i have been having a slight starting problem for a while now. it does start every time, but the starting process does seen a bit sluggish, almost like the battery if nearly flat, but i have had it checked and apparently its fine. There is quite a lot of vibration while starting.

i have been reading topics on this site, and cleaning the earth connections seems to come up quite a lot. can someone please tell me where these connections are please as i have no idea?

also, is it really obvious when the timing is out by one tooth as i have been told that can sometimes happen if an unexperienced garage gets there hands on them.

Many thanks for any help.

Ben

[sidspop]

Withoout saying which van you have it's difficult, but basically there should be a thick wire from the battery -ve to an earth bolt on the body, and/or a thick wire from the -ve to the engine block. It never hurts to loosen these off, clean the sh*t out and retighten.
Whatever current is being drawn by the starter motor positive must be also going through the earth connections.
Also check your battery terminals, and give them a quick wipe with a wire brush, or some emery cloth to get rid of the clag. Reconnect wires and give them a smear of vaseline.

[benbird]

sorry, my fault . ive got a mk 6, 51 plate 100bp swb fwd.
where does the wire loom come into the engine bay as the battery is under the drivers seat and its a bit hard to follow the wires.