Engine Failed Last Night

[prodrive tony]

Slowboy Racing are in SE23, thats handy. Cant find out where exactly as my clickys not working??

[granby]

Slowboy Racing are in SE23, thats handy. Cant find out where exactly as my clickys not working??

I know exactly where

[20withascooby]

slowboy racing is in se23 thats were i got my exhaust from.gud guy v.helpful

[luke_clifton]

It gets worse........ Coming home from work tonight, the engine started knocking like those heard the other night. But this time, the car had been running for 25-30 mins, mostly m-way driving at 70mph, so the car was nice, and hot .

Please engine, just last until the BHP show.

[sydsnot2002]

had some work done by slowboy racing,,, clutch, cambelt etc,,,, what a cracking company would recomend them to anyone,

[granby]

It gets worse........ Coming home from work tonight, the engine started knocking like those heard the other night. But this time, the car had been running for 25-30 mins, mostly m-way driving at 70mph, so the car was nice, and hot .

Please engine, just last until the BHP show.

Sorry to hear this better not drive it any more until the BHP show

[luke_clifton]

my only problem is, it my everyday car. Use it to commute and everything. Going to be hard getting back to walking everywhere. The plus side is i can save much quicker.

[matthew_buckland]

Did you manage to change the boost regulater hoses back to 5ml. Did this make a difference?

[luke_clifton]

Yeh, i put them back on the same night (pulled over near maidstone, and fitted them using a torch lol). The car got much more response and better running, but the knocking noise returned, though not as loud.

Whats your thoughts on the knocking? Think my engine is knackered? I've decided to change the engine regardless of the condition of engine, but just want the car to last until the end of May (BHP & Hastings runs)

[swifty1981]

have you drop the oil out yet to see if there is any metel in it. when mine went my oil came out silver

[luke_clifton]

Not dropped the oil yet, need to get round to ordering some. Though at £45, for an engine that might only last another 30-40miles, it's not on the top of my list

[dazzlers82]

Not dropped the oil yet, need to get round to ordering some. Though at £45, for an engine that might only last another 30-40miles, it's not on the top of my list

get some cheaper oil mate just to get you by but i think you should drop it an have a look

[granby]

get some cheaper oil mate just to get you by but i think you should drop it an have a look

[luke_clifton]

get some cheaper oil mate just to get you by but i think you should drop it an have a look

So if a bearing has worn, the oil will have metal filings in? Meaning if the oil is clear, then it can't be a main bearing? Hmmm intregued now.

[swifty1981]

i agree with dazzler just get some cheap oil. i still think it is strange it does'nt always knock

[luke_clifton]

Deano had a little listen to my car today, and sure enough the git of a car ran perfect. But from what i explained to him, he seems to think it's nothing as serious as a bottom end knock. Due to the fact it's comes and goes whenever it pleases, and doesen't knock the moment it's stated, but a few minutes after.

Deano's diagnosis..... A coil has fully broken down, unbalencing the engine.

[swifty1981]

Deano had a little listen to my car today, and sure enough the git of a car ran perfect. But from what i explained to him, he seems to think it's nothing as serious as a bottom end knock. Due to the fact it's comes and goes whenever it pleases, and doesen't knock the moment it's stated, but a few minutes after.

Deano's diagnosis..... A coil has fully broken down, unbalencing the engine.

didnt you buy some coils. why dont you put them on and see what happens

[luke_clifton]

I'm going to attempt to fit them tomorrow, see if that makes any difference. Hope it does, would love to have a reliable car for the show next week.

[swifty1981]

I'm going to attempt to fit them tomorrow, see if that makes any difference. Hope it does, would love to have a reliable car for the show next week.

they are easy to do but mind your knuckles

[dazzlers82]

that could been from your original problem mate now one as dean said is completely failing hopefully its all it is

[luke_clifton]

I'm hoping so, Still going to get another engine though lol. Want a 2.5 now . But would be nice to have a fully working engine whilst i save for the block. As dean said, a bearing knock woulden't get better and my problem is getting less frequent.

Might knock tonight, as it's really chucking it down now, and my car always plays up in damp weather.

[dazzlers82]

I'm hoping so, Still going to get another engine though lol. Want a 2.5 now . But would be nice to have a fully working engine whilst i save for the block. As dean said, a bearing knock woulden't get better and my problem is getting less frequent.

Might knock tonight, as it's really chucking it down now, and my car always plays up in damp weather.

sounds good if plays up in the damp mate

[luke_clifton]

Well ******* talks utter crap, sorry if i've offended anyone. But i was told these coil packs would fit my engine (those at the last meet would know why it's different). But they simply don't or ever will, the brass ring around the bolt hole is for a 12mm fitment, and mines a 10mm fitment. Without chopping the coil to peices there is absolutly no way there going to fit. I'm so p***ed off with companys fobbing me off.

On the plus side, i removed the coil pack on no 3 cylinder, the one where all my noises are coming from. And it's got about a 2mm(width) crack running from bottom-top. Does anyone have any temporary fixes for this as I think this is causing all my issues?

Spot on diagnosis from Deano

Edit: Removed the company's name, i was abit angry earlier. It's not fair on them really.

Edited April 30, 2008 by gurnars

[granby]

Well API talks utter crap, sorry if i've offended anyone. But i was told these coil packs would fit my engine (those at the last meet would know why it's different). But they simply don't or ever will, the brass ring around the bolt hole is for a 12mm fitment, and mines a 10mm fitment. Without chopping the coil to peices there is absolutly no way there going to fit. I'm so p***ed off with companys fobbing me off.

On the plus side, i removed the coil pack on no 3 cylinder, the one where all my noises are coming from. And it's got about a 2mm(width) crack running from bottom-top. Does anyone have any temporary fixes for this as I think this is causing all my issues?

Spot on diagnosis from Deano

Could just be a genuine mistake by them, have you contacted them yet to find out their response

[deani_age]

Well API talks utter crap, sorry if i've offended anyone. But i was told these coil packs would fit my engine (those at the last meet would know why it's different). But they simply don't or ever will, the brass ring around the bolt hole is for a 12mm fitment, and mines a 10mm fitment. Without chopping the coil to peices there is absolutly no way there going to fit. I'm so p***ed off with companys fobbing me off.

On the plus side, i removed the coil pack on no 3 cylinder, the one where all my noises are coming from. And it's got about a 2mm(width) crack running from bottom-top. Does anyone have any temporary fixes for this as I think this is causing all my issues?

Spot on diagnosis from Deano

I've got some spares ones in my garage. PM me your number and I'll call you later this evening.

Regards

Dean