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[TheBoy]

That was despite the ECU light being on, it would appear that the autos and manuals do NOT use the same lambda sensors and the cat that I got for it came from a manual.

Seems bizarre. I would have thought they would be....

[Marks DTM Calib]

It seems that thre are a few different ones, going to try to under stand what is different.

Its currently flagging a lambda sensor heater fault which the ECU can not actualy monitor but, the switching speed of the lambda is related to temp so I suspect the ECU is guessing....

Hence it still maintains good mixture control....

[Markie]

Congrats on the MOT mark - least its legal and you can fix on your own terms!

[nixoro]

Congrats on the MOT  

[sounds2k]

you mentioned headlight washer - would it really fail for not having this, mines been through two without a problem with no washers..

mine went through it's MOT OK - the nozzles were fitted but the pump was disconnected - that's on a 1999 elite with HID headlights ... ??

[MartinP]

it would appear that the autos and manuals do NOT use the same lambda sensors and the cat that I got for it came from a manual.

Mark the donor was a 2.5 GLS saloon Auto!!

[Marks DTM Calib]

There is also a difference between the 2.5 and 3.0 so I need to do some more digging, good to so you on here to Issunaz.

Took the car for its first good run at the weekend, 300 mile round trip. Performed faultlessly and dam does it go when you let it!

Its getting better the more its used, auto box is learning my driving style and the followers are quietening down slowly to.

[TheBoy]

auto box is learning my driving style

Whats that - not to bother changing up until 24 little dents appear in the bonnet where the valves can no longer stay in....    

[sounds2k]

more difficult to do with the auto box as it normally changes up (just) before the redline ... but if Mark's driving style is like mine, the phrase "squeal little piggy" comes to mind!!  

After all, it's a bit pointless having the power and not making use of it ...

[Marks DTM Calib]

Quite amusing driving along the back lanes around Lechlade, put the headlights on and everything moves out the way!

[Taxi_Driver]

Quite amusing driving along the back lanes around Lechlade, put the headlights on and everything moves out the way!

That maybe coz the local old bill still use meega's   .....still see a few 03 plates.....one looks really tatty with it yellow and red stripes.....really scuffed....looks like its had many drunks thrown on to it!!   .....like they do when cuffing em

[Elsheepo]

It's amazing how many people suddenly remember how there indicators work, how to read the speedometer and to be a safer, more considerate driver when they think the meega behind them is the local plod.

Mine is an ex-Thames Valley RPU car is great fun to drive around, especially on the motorways or fast A-roads.  Helped even more by the fact it's gleaming white and I have thus far resisted the temptation to do any work on the outside, so, proper police style wheel trims and lack of rear lip spoiler.

3.2 manual - who said driving isn't fun!

As for the high-vis jackets, I haven't the bottle to keep one in the passenger compartment or wear one whilst driving but I do have one in the boot, just in case

[omegaV6CD]

There is also a difference between the 2.5 and 3.0 so I need to do some more digging, good to so you on here to Issunaz.

Took the car for its first good run at the weekend, 300 mile round trip. Performed faultlessly and dam does it go when you let it!

Its getting better the more its used, auto box is learning my driving style and the followers are quietening down slowly to.

I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying your  new motor, you should post a few pics of how it looks now, last picture i have seen was the one showing the brand new looking engine. I assume that finally there was nothing wrong with the heads gaskets which is good news.