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06-08-19, 07:59 PM | #21 | |
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Good to know I've hit upon a decent model too, even if it was entirely by chance. I can definitely do a light foot too. I see it as a bit of a challenge to eek out every last mile from a gallon of fuel at times. Mind you, tickling the carpet fibres with the underside of the loud pedal does have an addictive flavour to it too! Thanks for all of your help Mark |
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07-08-19, 09:41 AM | #22 |
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Picked car up this morning, and very happy to say that, with the new fuel filter, timing belt, water pump, thermostat, front wishbone, oil change and tracking adjustments, the car feels more planted to the road than it did before.
The temperature guage is now sitting around 82°-88° rather than the previous 50°. More importantly, the misfire seems to have been reduced by around 95%....there's still something not quite right....but there's a definite improvement. It's only noticeable now when giving the gas pedal a good prod. That's where the misfire/hesitation is definitely noticeable. Not so much the misfire, but it just feels like the engine is being sapped of power until the revs get up near to 4,000rpm, and then it feels to me more like a 2.6 V6 should feel. So far, I reckon in the lower rev range, my 2011 Corsa 1.4 has more power....which can't be right, surely. Anyway, the improvements continue. I've got the new Beru Ignition Amplifier sitting on the coffee table, and the Intermotor Camshaft Position Sensor is due to arrive next week. I reckon, with the weather forecast the way it is, I'm just going to leave everything now until next week. I'll replace one part at a time, then road test, and stick the results up here. In the meantime, here are some photos taken on the way home from the garage this morning before the heavens opened. |
07-08-19, 01:41 PM | #23 |
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Looks nice.
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07-08-19, 01:43 PM | #24 |
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07-08-19, 02:48 PM | #25 |
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07-08-19, 02:51 PM | #26 |
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Love the photos, the car looks great.
The 95% reduction in misfire will most probably be down to the fuel filter so good news there. The remaining 5% and lack of urge is most probably down to ignition leads, stick them on and i'm sure the car will feel much better. These engines are not particularly quick lower down in the rev range, especially when things aren't right. Once the ignition side is sorted it will feel quicker, 2nd gear 2,500 revs hold it then floor it will show you what's on offer thats for sure. One of the comments from journalists when they were new was that you just don't realise how quickly you accelerating from the complete lack of noise unless you look at the speedo. I'll see if i can find an article i have on this very car, wearing the same wheels.Makes for good reading. |
07-08-19, 02:53 PM | #27 | |
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That would be great, thanks. Love to read old magazine articles about cars I've got or had in the past. Interesting how things change with the way cars have evolved. I remember a Morris Minor article in an early motoring magazine saying it "has bucketfuls of get up and go!" |
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07-08-19, 03:37 PM | #29 |
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07-08-19, 04:11 PM | #30 | |
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Sorry misread about the leadst. Potentially its the ignition amplifier, but like we have said most unusual but you never know? I wonder if it could be the maf? I also own a 80 2.8 fe cabriolet and went through things when i bought it 7 years ago. It ran perfectly but i always like to change for new so as to enjoy that as new feeling. I changed for new leads, Maf and an Iridium plug upgrade as well as full service, the engine became more urgent smoother so quiet and definitely more punchy. I then had it Terracleaned and it felt like a new car. July 93 article October 91 article |
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