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Ask The Members :: RE: Couple of problems

Author: Luke
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:04 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 4

'2) After driving for 5 miles then putting the car into Park (engine still running), it started to make a spluttering sound, as it if was going to run out of revs then stall. It didn't. When I started to drive again, it was all better and this problem hasn't recurred in 2 days of driving. I rember driving through a very large puddle if this makes any difference - could water have temporaritly got into anywhere it shouldn't, and has since dried out?'

This fault can be caused by water washing crud into the crack sensor.
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Mechanical :: RE: v8 seats

Author: joker
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 7:14 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 5

I pinpointed wich pin did what
Then got a tool to remove pins from plug and put them back in the right place
Now the plugs are a perfect fit with no cutting or adding of any wireing
Didnt take that long about an hour or so . Once 1 seat was done other 1 is simple
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Ask The Members :: RE: Couple of problems

Author: RACMAN
Subject: Re: Couple of problems
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 6:20 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 4

[quote="neilt"]OK, here are 3 problems I have at the moment.

1) Power steering at low speeds (0-10mph) doesn't seem to be as effective as it usually is. I have checked tyre pressure and power steering fluid level.

2) After driving for 5 miles then putting the car into Park (engine still running), it started to make a spluttering sound, as it if was going to run out of revs then stall. It didn't. When I started to drive again, it was all better and this problem hasn't recurred in 2 days of driving. I rember driving through a very large puddle if this makes any difference - could water have temporaritly got into anywhere it shouldn't, and has since dried out?

3) The exclamation warning light is coming on [very] intermittently, which I know to be lower brake fluid level, but I've mentioned it in case it is related to 1) or 2).

Comments, laughing and pointing all welcome!!

Thanks

Neil[/quote/]
Your no 2 problem sounds like a distinctive damp ingress problem my suggestion while not a permanent cure to this is spray some WD-40 on the coils best to remove them first and give them a clean while your there also wipe off any excess WD as its flammable have fun

Ask The Members :: RE: Couple of problems

Author: neilt
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:54 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 4

OK 1/ is fixed (kind of) - tyre pressure had gone down between checking it and driving again. May have (another) slow puncture.

2/ ok - will look into this tonight.

thanks.

Ask The Members :: Lock nuts for wheels and no socket

Author: Stay Beautiful
Subject: Lock nuts for wheels and no socket
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:30 am (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 0

Hi All,
Had an issue with the new car with lock nuts where there was no locknut socket to remove them. Spoke to the guys at the local tyre shop and they said to use a smaller than standard socket(if your wheel nuts are 19mm then use an 18mm socket on the lock nut) and hammer it on to the nut, then loosen the lock nut. use an extension bar when hammering the socket onto the nut so you won't hit the wheel in error and swear. Crack the socket sideways before the wheelnut is off completely so socket and wheelnut seperates easely.

Ask The Members :: RE: 2.5tt vibration in motor

Author: Stay Beautiful
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:16 am (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 7

No Worries at all Craig. Changed the timing belt using the instructions off the net, how easy was that? 3.5 hours and ferreted around cleaning and checking things out as well( used a Gates belt $100.00 au). The harmonic balancer looks to be in good condition without any apparent faults. Have had the sugestion that an engine mount could have had the Richard. So will check that out next.

Thank you to all forum contributors as I have learned a lot about the car and have used the info to pull bits apart just by reading your forum pages.

General :: RE: Experienced soarer owner required! Help Surrey, London area.

Author: JK
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:05 am (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 13

sideshowbob Said:

...and at approx �100 a time, i dont want to have to do it numerous times.

JK- would love to take up your offer of you taking the car for a drive. Could you pm me with the best way to contact you?

Take it to JEM. They've got the latest gear and they only charge �69 (you should be able to get 10% LSOC discount on that as well)

http://www.jemservice.co.uk/alignment.html

I also happen to live in between you and them, so you might be able to kill two birds with one stone, so to speak.

I'll PM you with my email address.

Ask The Members :: RE: Couple of problems

Author: soramad
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:42 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 4

1/ the system may need bleeding, run the engine at tickover turn steering lock to lock about 20 times and see if there are any bubbles on top of the fluid in the reservoir if there is repeat untill all bubbles cease.

2/ this could be caused by a/some plug leads breaking down run the car with the bonnet up in the dark and see if you have any arcing (blue flashing sparks) if not then you need to check the leads themselves,or in the case of a tt check the coil packs that are associated with each plug,alternatively it could be the fuel pump playing up the tests for which can found by doing a search.

thses are my initial thoughts.
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Ask The Members :: Couple of problems

Author: neilt
Subject: Couple of problems
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:01 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 4

OK, here are 3 problems I have at the moment.

1) Power steering at low speeds (0-10mph) doesn't seem to be as effective as it usually is. I have checked tyre pressure and power steering fluid level.

2) After driving for 5 miles then putting the car into Park (engine still running), it started to make a spluttering sound, as it if was going to run out of revs then stall. It didn't. When I started to drive again, it was all better and this problem hasn't recurred in 2 days of driving. I rember driving through a very large puddle if this makes any difference - could water have temporaritly got into anywhere it shouldn't, and has since dried out?

3) The exclamation warning light is coming on [very] intermittently, which I know to be lower brake fluid level, but I've mentioned it in case it is related to 1) or 2).

Comments, laughing and pointing all welcome!!

Thanks

Neil

General :: RE: Experienced soarer owner required! Help Surrey, London area.

Author: sideshowbob
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:28 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 13

Thanks for the information all. It has been enlightening. The only thing is that i dont really know where to go now. One thing is certain, that i need to get a full wheel alignment. BUT im not sure whether to stay with the 18s, and put narrower tyres on (perhaps something with a more comfort orientated characteristic), or to get some smaller wheels (original 15" or 16"). Surely i need to make this decision before i get the wheel alignment done, and at approx �100 a time, i dont want to have to do it numerous times.

JK- would love to take up your offer of you taking the car for a drive. Could you pm me with the best way to contact you?

Lexusman- a chat would be great. How and when would be the best time to get in contact?
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General :: RE: Soarer Saturday work shop

Author: BEAR
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 6:24 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 149

g-star Said:

Saw Andy's new lights today and they do look "the mutts nuts"

A chrome set for the front on mine me thinks

Also a thanks to Andy for fitting the new Boot Struts for me in the cold and drizzle this afternoon after the meet!

Great, no more big cuts on the back of my bald head

You can buy me a beer at the next meet mate it is a c--t when the boot lid comes down on the back of your head as my old one did it to me a few times so i know how it feels mate.

General :: RE: Soarer Saturday work shop

Author: BEAR
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 6:06 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 149

pistol2 Said:

That is one very intimidating looking car- hope I never see it looming in the rear view mirror!

Looks fantastic with those dark lights- hope to see it in the flesh next month.

Thanks Peter will be pulling the fog ligths apart and painting them black on the inside so they all look the same and wireing them up so they come on with the main beam ligths

will put your name on the list mate

Events and Meetings :: RE: SETTING UP NEW MEET.

Author: BEAR
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:54 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 88

Neil E Said:

Ok, count me in for the next one.

Good man look for would to see you and your car next month Neil

Events and Meetings :: RE: SETTING UP NEW MEET.

Author: BEAR
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:51 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 88

g-star Said:

Some good shots there Andy !

Thanks again for today mate

Thats ok mate any time

General :: RE: Soarer Saturday work shop

Author: pistol2
Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:49 pm (GMT 1)
Topic Replies: 149

That is one very intimidating looking car- hope I never see it looming in the rear view mirror!

Looks fantastic with those dark lights- hope to see it in the flesh next month.
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