sam13
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no m8 dont do it keep goin you deserve this car.
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jamesvalver
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it doesnt deserve me and there are no longer any funds to finish it. its a money pit
[Edited on 30-07-2007 by jamesvalver]
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Dave A
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exhaust looks good, does seem to have a lot of unnecesary bends in it though 
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williamsvts
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Registered: 11th Apr 06
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il have you tanks and manifold if you split it mate. but would be a waste. mine is the same costs afortune. but you have built a car its a great achievement. im near 20k on mine now and iv still got a bit to spend yet but people say wouldnt you rather spend that money on an evo or sumthing, i say get stuffed anybody can buy a fast car but not every one can build 1. keep going you will get there in the end
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Matt L
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dont split it its far far too nice. and like you say its almost there.  just keep at it and in the end it will all be worth it
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jamesvalver
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only reason i get annoyed with it is because its my everyday car so without it i have no transport, and on minimum wage i cant afford another car.
going to change the crank sensor today and see if that helps
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TomSBD
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Registered: 22nd Jun 06
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any chance the tps could have moved as mine did that and it all went tits up
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jamesvalver
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quote:
Originally posted by TomSBD
any chance the tps could have moved as mine did that and it all went tits up
it was running spot on then all of a suddern died. ive replaced the crank sensor now and its still not working
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Jules
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If the relay is flicking over and over then it sounds like dodgy wiring on that loom somewhere, maybe a loose earthing connection amongst it somewhere?
[Edited on 31-07-2007 by Jules]
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jamesvalver
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loom has been removed and refitted. relay has been replaced and thats all working ok now, it just seams as thought the ignition timing is out and thats why it not running, but it all looks spot on
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Jules
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But if it was running fine and then not it can't be the timing unless there were any changes made surely?
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jamesvalver
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this is my problem lol. i dont have a clue any longer. im gona call the AA and see if they can take it to jamsport
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Ben ev
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quote:
Originally posted by jamesvalver
only reason i get annoyed with it is because its my everyday car so without it i have no transport, and on minimum wage i cant afford another car.
i no that feeling. all when they run ok but when your taking the bus it all seems abit
is it worth it? depends on the smile you have on your face when its running
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TomSBD
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Registered: 22nd Jun 06
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if you management is like mine if the tps more out then the whole map is out and it would put too much fuel in.
took me ages to find it on mine but just gave it a quick tweak and it started again. if you know what the voltsge should be on idle you can easy set it back up
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jamesvalver
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ben - when its working i enjoy the car, but when it just breaks unexpectidly after its been running soo well for the last 4weeks i hate it lol. its like a bottomless money pit atm
tom - the tps is bolted up tight. i plugged it into my laptop today and all seams well but then im no expert at this sort of engine management, std managements im ok with lol
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andys sxi
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y do u think id never do a 2.0 conversion in my car people always seem to break
hope u get it sorted and doesn cost 2 much hope u dont split the car as its a really nice car
April 08 feature car
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Dave A
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is it lacking spark or fuel?
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jamesvalver
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its not lacking anything. its just all happening at the wrong time
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Dave A
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so its getting air, fuel and spark but its still not running?
have you checked compression? even with the cams 180 degrees out and ignition timing out by 30 degrees it will still fire up and run if you wanted it to (not very well though)
check the compression and the fuel pressure.
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sam13
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
so its getting air, fuel and spark but its still not running?
have you checked compression? even with the cams 180 degrees out and ignition timing out by 30 degrees it will still fire up and run if you wanted it to (not very well though)
check the compression and the fuel pressure.
does seem strange it wont start with all them things. this my sound stupid but the imobiliser hasnt gone up the wall has it?
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Dave A
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my guess is compression.
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jamesvalver
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compression is ok 210psi per cylinder
fuel yes
spark yes
air yes
its sparking at the wrong time, and flooding itself, then back firing back thought the tb when it ignites. its run a couple of times now very shitty then floods itself and dies. will get it over to jamsport and let them do there magic
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craig_s
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is it running a hall sensor on the dizzy?or is it a coil pack type?sounda like the timing is out.and iirc theres 3 sensors which control that.crank sensor/hall sensor/and knock sensor.
[Edited on 31-07-2007 by sri power]
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jamesvalver
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its got a DIS pack, and the only sensor it has to control the ignition timing is the crank sensor which was replaced today but didnt solve it.
the only sensors on the engine are, coolant temp, air temp, TPS, crank sensor
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Butler
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Is there a vacuum hose? An air leak on the inlet?
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