sierraman Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Awesome, I should do an oil change too and monitor for mayonnaise levels to determine whether it's fixed the issue?No, save your money, wipe the cap off and hope for the best then stick the Steel Seal in the expansion tank. Have you checked the gaskets definitely gone? The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedenvy Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 No, save your money, wipe the cap off and hope for the best then stick the Steel Seal in the expansion tank. Have you checked the gaskets definitely gone?Not sure really, the emulsion under the filler cap is the only symptom. The cars not obviously got white smoke out of the zorst and doesn't appear to be pressuring the coolant. As it was run for some time without coolant I'm guessing a cracked head is more likely than HGF? The expansion bottle looks to be free of any oil too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Can anyone recommend a good place to get a Focus instrument cluster repaired? Somewhere that knows what they’re doing not someone in their bedroom with a soldering iron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 No it’s the usual situation of the cluster itself causing starting issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Not sure really, the emulsion under the filler cap is the only symptom. The cars not obviously got white smoke out of the zorst and doesn't appear to be pressuring the coolant. As it was run for some time without coolant I'm guessing a cracked head is more likely than HGF? The expansion bottle looks to be free of any oil too.The fact it spat the steam out is suspect. Personally clean off gunk under cap - k seal and ignore. shedenvy and D Spares & Tyres 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedenvy Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 The fact it spat the steam out is suspect. Personally clean off gunk under cap - k seal and ignore.Ignore I can do! Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Can anyone recommend a good place to get a Focus instrument cluster repaired? Somewhere that knows what they’re doing not someone in their bedroom with a soldering iron?Ecu testing are who I use sierraman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Yeah I’ve had a look at them £164 with a lifetime warranty sounds good to me. twosmoke300 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myglaren Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Not sure really, the emulsion under the filler cap is the only symptom. The cars not obviously got white smoke out of the zorst and doesn't appear to be pressuring the coolant. As it was run for some time without coolant I'm guessing a cracked head is more likely than HGF? The expansion bottle looks to be free of any oil too.Could it just be condensation due to short trips.Lad I worked with had a Bora that was always full of crud during cold weather, he only drove about ten miles a day spit into two trips.A decent run (about 50 miles round trip) cleared it all out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Can anyone recommend a good place to get a Focus instrument cluster repaired? Somewhere that knows what they’re doing not someone in their bedroom with a soldering iron?Does Cobblers do similar for a living? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedenvy Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Could it just be condensation due to short trips.Lad I worked with had a Bora that was always full of crud during cold weather, he only drove about ten miles a day spit into two trips.A decent run (about 50 miles round trip) cleared it all out.Yes this is a possibility. It's been the school run bus for the last couple of days. The missus gives it a 30mile run Monday through Wednesday so will keep an eye on then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeeExEll Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 On the Ebay Tat thread a few days ago Barret asked what the greyish car in the shed in the background might be. Any ideas? This one. Probably better zooming in to the original pic. No other relevant pics in the Ebay listing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbenn Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 First thought was Morris Minor but not so sure now. Maybe Beetle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I want to say an old Bristol. myglaren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimH Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Looking at the proportions of the door and rear wing I'd have my money on a T3 fastback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Yeah, so my Buick is broken. Went to go out in it last night, it fired up straight away, ran for two seconds then cut out, and it's not shown any interest in starting since. With the help of a neighbour and a can of Easystart I've been able to ascertain that it's sparking, so the problem is evidently fuel-related. Helpfully* the OBD is showing no faults, despite the MIL being on . When I turn the ignition on, the in-tank fuel pump whirrs for a couple of seconds, as it should do. However when I use a screwdriver to press in the Schrader valve on the fuel line under the bonnet, it just sneezes out a few ml of petrol and that's it. Surely there should be more pressure than that in an EFI system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Yeah, so my Buick is broken. Went to go out in it last night, it fired up straight away, ran for two seconds then cut out, and it's not shown any interest in starting since. With the help of a neighbour and a can of Easystart I've been able to ascertain that it's sparking, so the problem is evidently fuel-related. Helpfully* the OBD is showing no faults, despite the MIL being on . When I turn the ignition on, the in-tank fuel pump whirrs for a couple of seconds, as it should do. However when I use a screwdriver to press in the Schrader valve on the fuel line under the bonnet, it just sneezes out a few ml of petrol and that's it. Surely there should be more pressure than that in an EFI system? Collapsed hose, air leak or blocked filter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommytwo Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 "Yeah, so my Buick is broken. Went to go out in it last night, it fired up straight away, ran for two seconds then cut out, and it's not shown any interest in starting since. With the help of a neighbour and a can of Easystart I've been able to ascertain that it's sparking, so the problem is evidently fuel-related. Helpfully* the OBD is showing no faults, despite the MIL being on . When I turn the ignition on, the in-tank fuel pump whirrs for a couple of seconds, as it should do. However when I use a screwdriver to press in the Schrader valve on the fuel line under the bonnet, it just sneezes out a few ml of petrol and that's it. Surely there should be more pressure than that in an EFI system?" Your Buick problem may be due to a ballast Resistor in the ignition circuit. I had this once on a Dodge Aspen in Canada. It always blows when the weather is extremely cold. Its worth checking and the Resistor is usually easy to replace. Sheefag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Autodoc - any one used them, and what's your feedback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Autodoc - any one used them, and what's your feedback? I've had stuff off them. Worked just fine but not always the fastest dozeydustman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 I've had stuff off them. Worked just fine but not always the fastest That's good to know, thank you. I need to service the Corolla and just wondering if I should give them a shot or see if ECP discount codes can match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo3002 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 can take over a week for autodoc and its min £8 posty....vs ecp can deliver the wrong parts same day free delivery lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Another vote for autodoc, as said above the delivery is as fast as Prince Philips reactions but unlike him they do get there in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 I've yet to look into registration costs but, daft question on Autoshite, do I buy it ? Do these Buicks explode, it's a 3.8. Those V6s are bulletproof, GM turbocharged them and they still refuse to explode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 I want to say an old Bristol. I keep wanting to say the same too. Yeah, so my Buick is broken. Went to go out in it last night, it fired up straight away, ran for two seconds then cut out, and it's not shown any interest in starting since. With the help of a neighbour and a can of Easystart I've been able to ascertain that it's sparking, so the problem is evidently fuel-related. Helpfully* the OBD is showing no faults, despite the MIL being on . When I turn the ignition on, the in-tank fuel pump whirrs for a couple of seconds, as it should do. However when I use a screwdriver to press in the Schrader valve on the fuel line under the bonnet, it just sneezes out a few ml of petrol and that's it. Surely there should be more pressure than that in an EFI system? It has got fuel in the tank hasn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmac Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Hi all. Is there a thread for videos on YouTube you watch , I have found a engine building channel , I find it very relaxing to watch , it's a German guy , sometimes he speaks English , sometimes just quiet . Nice . tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 It has got fuel in the tank hasn't it?Yup, 1/4 tank in fact. Your Buick problem may be due to a ballast Resistor in the ignition circuit. I had this once on a Dodge Aspen in Canada. It always blows when the weather is extremely cold. Its worth checking and the Resistor is usually easy to replace.Interesting. Would that not stop it firing completely though? It runs "normally" as long as you spray Easystart into the intake, but doesn't even cough otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Collapsed hose, air leak or blocked filter?I did wonder if it was a blockage somewhere (not sure where the filter is on these, it ain't under the bonnet), but I would have thought that if that was the problem the in-tank pump would keep on running for longer - aren't they supposed to shut off at a certain pressure rather than after a certain time? This is the setup under the bonnet. The round fuel valve thing has a vacuum pipe running from it which is quite perished, but I couldn't see any obvious issues other than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Autodoc - any one used them, and what's your feedback?Searching for Sigma bits , they claimed to have them but I kept searching and found them in a motor factors 20 miles up the road for less money , collected within the hour and fitted that day . I have heard they are slow and not keen on returning money if they can't source them . Corolla service parts should be easy enough to find. GLWTsearch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 The Passat failed its test on its insecure battery along with a few other things. The clamp is gone, apparently this is what I need but I can't figure out how it works to hold the battery in place. Any ideas? I'm tempted to use a wee ratchet strap or bungee instead, paying close to £20 for a wee bit of metal stings a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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