Thanks for the reply. Although the car has been stood for a long time i have been working on it on and off for a year or two and the engine has been turned over regularly with fresh oil in it now so fingers crossed hoping all will be ok but will take your tip. Was not sure whether the injectors might be a bit clogged up at all and whether some additive in the petrol would be advisable? Petrol was drained completely some years ago now but i have just flushed a bit through the tank , pump/filter and surprised how clean it came through. Start up may have to be put off till tomorrow as i am busy with work. Im also gusessing it may take a fair bit of turning over to get the fuel through so battery is on charge