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[trigger]

Thats what i thought, they all seem to have a speed sensor fitted though?

[bub2006]

Yes seems that way but just had a nosey at granada racks and they seem similar with no speed sensor. Maybe an earlier one perhaps

[AlabamaShrimp]

So my Fiesta is still getting a bit hot and the heater still isn't working (not had time to take it apart yet as we only have 2 cars).

 

Now there's gunk in the top of the rocker cover. Now I know the kent/Valencia gets condensation when not driven a lot (as is the case latley). Now the engine hasn't got that hot (as in not into the red) but could it be HGF?

[bub2006]

Can you take it on a good run? Clean it out and take for a good stretch

[scaryoldcortina]

Looks like a granada mk3 rack - tbh the scorpio one is identical apart from the sensor.

[trigger]

The chap who used to own it owned a Mk3 Granada 2.9 apparently, i wonder if it was off that then?. The part number starting 95 threw me off as being a bugeyed shape.

[AlabamaShrimp]

Can you take it on a good run? Clean it out and take for a good stretch

No as it gets too hot again. Can only go about 3 miles before I'm shitting it and have to stop.

 

Will take everything apart when the ST comes back but that isn't going to be till next week...

[bub2006]

Sounds like hgf. Sorry

[scaryoldcortina]

There is a mk3 subframe with the rack still in lying at the yard, and I have a scorpio in the yard too. I could always measure them for you.

[bub2006]

The chap who used to own it owned a Mk3 Granada 2.9 apparently, i wonder if it was off that then?. The part number starting 95 threw me off as being a bugeyed shape.

The granny ones what look the sane minus speed sensor were advertised for 2.9. I know ebay description are wank but it's an idea

[trigger]

There is a mk3 subframe with the rack still in lying at the yard, and I have a scorpio in the yard too. I could always measure them for you.

That would be great but only if it's not too much trouble, don't go out of your way.

 

I don't want it but i can't get rid of it until i know what it fits and I'm fed up with tripping over the poxy thing!

[scaryoldcortina]

Yeah, I know the feeling. I have a huge pile of stuff I'm supposed to be ebaying! It's no bother, I don't think I'm busy tomorrow morning so I'll try and get some pics and measurements for you.

[sierraman]

I've been looking at a 2005 Volvo V40 on gumtree it is advertised as follows:

 

Volvo s40 2.0 SE d turbo diesel 4dr saloon

125k miles

Very smokey on start up and clears the warmer it runs hence low price

 

Anyone got any idea on what is causing the smoke? The price is quite good, I was trying to work out once I've added on what is faulty if it is still worth while.

 

Would it be the turbo or injectors causing the smoke when cold?

Depends on colour of the smoke, ease of starting. Given it does it from start up, at a guess, I'd say a leaking/failing injector(s) possibly as a result also from the pump being knackered. Could be something simple but I'd doubt it, the usual cheap to fix problems such as cam sensor, blocked EGR, boost leaks wouldn't manifest themselves like that.

 

Personally I'd leave it to the scrapman. On any common rail diesel, getting involved with injector replacements and pump replacement will involve some serious wallet/hand interface.

[sierraman]

Bonsoir Is Mineral 15w40 engine oil ok for a perkins primate 2L mdi derv injun ?

Older spec oils such as that had anti foaming agents in the derv oils.

[twosmoke300]

Those volvos can have almost incurable smoke / rough running from cold problems . I'd avoid

[3VOM]

Golf (1.4 Petrol) failed MOT on CO being twice what it should be. Everything else is OK. Is it new cat time?

[DVee8]

Have any of you knowledgeable lot had any thing to do with steptronic gearbox's?

there is a MGF with a steptronic gearbox,just curious what they are like.

Is it a like or run run as fast as you can.

[RobT]

For those who've used it, at off-peak times are the Eurotunnel lot quite relaxed about letting you on at a different time to your ticket? I'm thinking more at the Calais side if I turn up early.

[Bobthebeard]

I remember reading on here about those small Lithium Ion battery things that will start a car with a flat battery, but can't find the thread.

As we are going away for a month soon and leaving the Saab on a relatives drive near to Manchester airport I am concerned that the battery may go flat in that time. The relatives will be able to start and run the car occasionally but am not convinced that they will tbh. They too work away a lot and won't be home on the day we get back to collect the car.

So, was thinking of leaving one of the Lithium jobbies in the car just in case.

Question is/are

Which one to buy?

Do they go flat after a month?

Can they explode randomly and burn the car/house down because Lithium batteries?

 

Thanks!

[Tickman]

I remember reading on here about those small Lithium Ion battery things that will start a car with a flat battery, but can't find the thread.

As we are going away for a month soon and leaving the Saab on a relatives drive near to Manchester airport I am concerned that the battery may go flat in that time. The relatives will be able to start and run the car occasionally but am not convinced that they will tbh. They too work away a lot and won't be home on the day we get back to collect the car.

So, was thinking of leaving one of the Lithium jobbies in the car just in case.

Question is/are

Which one to buy?

Do they go flat after a month?

Can they explode randomly and burn the car/house down because Lithium batteries?

 

Thanks!

 

Both old threads here, if you have a spare battery and some jump leads I would put them in the boot instead.

 

http://autoshite.com/topic/22847-booster-packs-any-recommendations/

 

http://autoshite.com/topic/26671-battery-jump-pack-recommendations/

[twosmoke300]

Golf (1.4 Petrol) failed MOT on CO being twice what it should be. Everything else is OK. Is it new cat time?

Not usually , Cat failure usually results in a just fail situation . A massive fail usually means running problems / misfire or oxygen sensor .

A misfire could have killed the cat too tho so you may find once you fixed the main issue it still just fails

[stephen01]

For those who've used it, at off-peak times are the Eurotunnel lot quite relaxed about letting you on at a different time to your ticket? I'm thinking more at the Calais side if I turn up early.

 

This depends on the time you turn up, if you get there hours early expect to pay extra, late is generally ok but be prepared to wait around for next available crossing..

 

I once turned up 12 hours early cost me over £100 extra! The best one we did was when my FIL booked it in the summer and he somehow managed to book them the wrong way round so when we turned up to folkstone the ticket reference kept throwing up an error, he had in fact booked us from Calais to folkstone, not a problem apart from the fact that he'd also done it for our return leg which just happened to be the busiest weekend ever and we were lucky to get back on and in  time to send the kids back to school! this cock up also cost about an extra 200 quid - not bad considering we were pulling an 8x4 trailer also..

[3VOM]

Not usually , Cat failure usually results in a just fail situation . A massive fail usually means running problems / misfire or oxygen sensor .

A misfire could have killed the cat too tho so you may find once you fixed the main issue it still just fails

I'll post the figures this evening. It failed first time because of an air leak on the exhaust. Fixed that but now the CO is high. 

[scaryoldcortina]

For once I'm going to disagree with twosmoke - High CO but HC and lambda within limits is almost always a dud cat, especially if it still failed a MoT emission test after the 5 mins preconditioning and second testing.

[twosmoke300]

Depends what you mean by high I suppose . Under 1% then yeh cat but when its 3or 4 % it usually means deeper problems.

 

Most cat cars seem to be pretty clean without a cat . Saabs in particular seem to nearly scrape a pass without a cat .

[3VOM]

OK here's the scores:

 

First time:

First Fast Idle

CO 0.54%

HC 118ppm

Lambda 1.05

 

Second Fast Idle

CO 0.53%

HC 127ppm

Lambda 1.061

 

Tester says he can hear leak on exhaust and there is one on the joint between the cat and the middle pipe. I fix this and take it for a retest.

 

Second time:

First Fast Idle

CO 0.59%

HC 169ppm

Lambda 1.03

 

Second Fast Idle

CO 0.66%

HC 157ppm
Lambda 1.025

 

[twosmoke300]

Yeh that's cat . Burn a bit of oil does it ?

[bub2006]

Does the old tale of baking foil in the headlights assist when the bowl has corrosion or flaked off the bottom?

[bub2006]

Short and direct answer I suppose

[AMC Rebel]

Does the old tale of baking foil in the headlights assist when the bowl has corrosion or flaked off the bottom?

 

I tried it with some Opel Manta ones in about 1983 and it wasn't a great success - truth to tell, I had a go at redoing what the previous owner had already attempted with foil.  I found it impossible to get a wrinkle-free application. In their case the silvering had sort of disappeared from the plastic it was sprayed onto.