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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: JamesV6CDX on 20 February 2010, 19:44:34
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As promised - spent this afternoon sorting the problems and performing a good service on Di's Elite...
Took just over 4 hours - in which time it's basically had -
- New cambelt kit
- New waterpump
- New Auxiliary Belt
- New Thermostat (and front link pipe)
- 6 x Genuine GM spark plugs
- New air filter
- New oil Filter
- New fuel filter
- New cabin filter
- 5.75 litres of Genuine 10/40 semi synth oil
- 5 litres genuine long-life antifeeeze
- Blast through of the breathers (surprisingly clear!)
This was the old, offending thermostat. Worth noting I tested this stat, and it was slightly stuck open.
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/Picture004.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/Picture005.jpg)
Here is the old front coolant transfer pipe. It was a good shout getting a new one - this one was stubborn, and I had to "coax" it off somewhat with some rather unsavoury tools... ::)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/Picture003.jpg)
Here is the new thermostat, nicely in place. The new one had a thinner casing and as such, the existing bolts weren't going to be any cop. It was for a second a bit of a concern - however I happened to have some spare bolts of the correct type, so all good:
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/Picture001.jpg)
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/Picture002.jpg)
Some of the old spark plugs. Bosch super 4's. There were dry but all a bit black. You'll see why later :-X
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/Picture010.jpg)
The b@stard bolt lived up to it's name. I wasted about ten minutes getting that bolt lined up and biting correctly >:( I hate it every time :D
Anyhow - stat done, system pressure tested - no leaks :y :)
On to the cambelt kit.
Note these pics were taken with engine at TDC.
Tensioner:
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/Picture012.jpg)
Upper idler:
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/Picture015.jpg)
Lower idler:
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/Picture016.jpg)+
Veiw with cover removed:
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/Picture017.jpg)
Old coolant pump:
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/Picture018.jpg)
Here is the old cabin filter:
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/Picture019.jpg)
And the old air filter. Whoever owned this car before Diane should be ashamed of themselves: :(
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/Picture020.jpg)
And - the finished result, before a clean of the engine bay.
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k205/jamesv6cdx/Picture021.jpg)
Worth mentioning that the old oil was like treacle. REALLY black and REALLY thick. This car has NOT been well serviced, and a hydraulic lifter was banging away like a goodun yesteray. Now we know why.....
Anyhow - replenished with fresh oil,and some wynns lifter treatment.
The good news is - problems solved. She also fired up a treat after the work - the engine is now lovely and quiet, with no knocks, leaks, or untoward noises. Idle is very stable and the car is once again nice and responsive.
The temperature now holds at a steady 85, maybe a tiny touch over, even on a run - it creeps up a tad higher at idle, and then stabilises with the fans. The cooling system's now working exactly like it should :)
Ah well, it was nice to spend a day playing with a Mig for a change - and thanks for all the alcohol Di, if my posts start to not make so much sense later this evening, then you know why ::) :D
There are a few more jobbies to do - namely -
Clear the fault codes (to see what returns, after the servicing work)
Replace dodgey dash bulbs
A few regular oil changes to clean out the engine.
Otherwise, she's all good - this car's only 25 miles from me so I'm sure we'll keep it tip top ;)
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Very interesting photographs James 8-) 8-) :y
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that air-filter is a disgrace!
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that air-filter is a disgrace!
It's actually the worst I've ever seen !
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I thought my air filter was manky :o
I am going to invest in a tool for fuel filters, as mine proved a right pig today. Anyone know where I can get one?
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I am going to invest in a tool for fuel filters, as mine proved a right pig today. Anyone know where I can get one?
Just do it with a pair of small screwdrivers like I do, you big girl :D
In all seriousness, if you find out where to get a tool, let me know - it would make the job much nicer :y
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Nice work there James lots done... Must feel like a new car to drive now... :y Well done
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What state was the tensioner bearing in? was it on its last legs or had it been changed recently as had been implied. it doesn't look very new to me.
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What state was the tensioner bearing in? was it on its last legs or had it been changed recently as had been implied. it doesn't look very new to me.
We'll never really know, but - didn't seem very new to me either :-X
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Well done! You did very well to get that lot done in an afternoon :y
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I am going to invest in a tool for fuel filters, as mine proved a right pig today. Anyone know where I can get one?
Machine Mart :y
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht441-3pce-fuel-line-disconnect-set
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The EML has now gone out.... it must be happy :y
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good work james, a job well done. :y
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Both the air and Pollen filters :o :o :o :o
I'm sure the car's glad it's had a bit of attention ::) ::)
Well done James :y :y
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Thanks chaps. I enjoyed the chance to tinker - don't do it very much anymore - was nearly getting rusty.. :y
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Top job James well done :y :y :y
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Nice one james job well done there.. :y
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Thats excellent work! :y
When can you do mine? ;D
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Well done james.
Whats the while stuff inside the pullys - looks like dandruff! :question
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That reminds me must check my air filter!
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Little off topic, but is there a difference between the Z & Y 32 thermostat??
Think mines a bit sticky (for bit sticky read stuck open and giving me shite fuel economy), most are listed as beng for either Y or Z 32, however there are rumblings the Z has 3 bolts not just the two as the pictures, haven't had the difinitive answer yet.
Or is there a 3rd hidden bolt?? :D
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Stats on the V6 are the same from 94 upto 2003!
That airfilter will have been doing things no favours at all, it will have caused it to run rich at high revs.....
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I am going to invest in a tool for fuel filters, as mine proved a right pig today. Anyone know where I can get one?
Machine Mart :y
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht441-3pce-fuel-line-disconnect-set
That's what I've got (although mine is Draper, but looks identical..). It helps but the job is still tricky on the estate, esp if the filter hasn't been changed for a while.
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Stats on the V6 are the same from 94 upto 2003!
So are you saying when the Z32 came into production it had a different stat?? Think production started late 2002, if not, any idea what engine numbers/ when in 2003 it changed? If indeed it isn't the same?
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Stats on the V6 are the same from 94 upto 2003!
So are you saying when the Z32 came into production it had a different stat?? Think production started late 2002, if not, any idea what engine numbers/ when in 2003 it changed? If indeed it isn't the same?
No, I am saying its the same......3.2 V6 arrived in 2001 :y