As said above. Check the glow plugs after checking battery.
Two years back my colt rodeo 2.8tdi decided to not start. Turned over but no start. Primed diesel all the way up to injectors as these models tend to lose prime if the diesel pump seal is fudged.
Still no start. No matter how much...
I have no idea which way the distributor should be positioned.
With out the timing cover it's going to be hit and miss all day because you will end up one tooth advanced or retarded on the cam. If the belt has been off.
There's a example for an older 1300 uno.
If you don't come right you'll...
It sounds like your timing is a phase out.
If you followed the first video. I can only assume you're firing on 4 instead of one. As the general practice for firing order is 1-3-4-2. Cylinder 1 being closest to cam pully side.
Here is the timing marks for a 1.4 uno.
The above is for this...
Hello Calico182.
I've done some googling.
http://macspares.co.za/index.php?main_page=page&id=17
Basic diagram for defy 6 and 7 series.
https://www.myzappliances.com/Switch-Selector-Gottak-6_2
Some cross references for different models.
Perhaps there's a wiring manual for one of the other...
Agree with Sinbad.
Get the error codes pulled before anything else. Even though the light goes away the error codes will be stored. And instead of paying someone 650 for a "diagnostic" rather buy yourself one of these...