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[albitz]

Better of getting one from VX on TC.

[Webby the Bear]

Better of getting one from VX on TC.

Excellent. Cheers Albs. can't get on the site at the mo. any idea how much?

[Marks DTM Calib]

I would use the engine lifting eye by the dipstick for the 'neg' connection. The plenum is a not a great (read bad) place to connect to as about the best neg route is via the throttle cable! (eeekkkk!)

Also, raise the revs to a few K on the running vehicle for a few minutes to get some charge into the Omega battery before attempting a start.

[albitz]

TC lists 7 different batteries from £37 to £78. Depends which one you need.Might be worth dropping AndyC a PM with reg. number.

[Webby the Bear]

Mark, did put a few revs on for a bit. I'll try the lifting eye before I purchase a new battery. Thanks!

Albs, I will mail him.

cheers folks
 

[Marks DTM Calib]

Mark, did put a few revs on for a bit. I'll try the lifting eye before I purchase a new battery. Thanks!

Albs, I will mail him.

cheers folks
 

It often appears that the plenum is a big bit of metal well connected to the block but, its actualy attached to the inlet manifold and inlet bridge....the inlet bridge is plastic!

That leves the EGR pipe on 2.5/3.0's and the throttle cable on 2.5/3.0's

I.e. not ideal!

[omega3000]

Hurry up and do it then Webby, don't keep us in suspenders!

 

I must admit when posts like these come up it gives something to look forward to and read how its going .....is it RALF your working on or DAISY at the mo 
I drained all my excess oil into the plug wells  didnt do any harm but it did cough and splutter a bit till warmed up 

[Webby the Bear]

Just called Vx. They're saying I need 70amp. and that will be £58.63 on TC.

That sound correct? 

[Webby the Bear]

Hurry up and do it then Webby, don't keep us in suspenders!

 

I must admit when posts like these come up it gives something to look forward to and read how its going .....is it RALF your working on or DAISY at the mo 
I drained all my excess oil into the plug wells  didnt do any harm but it did cough and splutter a bit till warmed up 

C heers mate. nice to hear peeps are interested in the progress 

Yep, this is ralf lol

[Marks DTM Calib]

Try a proper jump start before condeming the battery 

[Webby the Bear]

Try a proper jump start before condeming the battery 

Ok mate, will do 

[TheBoy]

Hurry up and do it then Webby, don't keep us in suspenders!

Hahahaha cheers JC.

However, Ralf is still dead. 20 mins i spent trying to jump start it. is that usual or would you suggest battery's fekked?

when i first turned key it was like it was half dead, after 20 mins it was turning over a bit faster but still no joy.

How are you connecting the leads Steve

Positive to positive, negative on my good car and hooked it up on Ralf at the front of the plenum. it always sparks so it seems good place. besides that, if i turned the key in ralf before  nothing happened at all. no electrics no nowt

Sounds like "Ralfs" battery is very flat breaked

Cheers Henry. I'll get to Halfrauds tonight. Any idea on what battery I need to ask for?

Not one they sell....

[TheBoy]

Mark, did put a few revs on for a bit. I'll try the lifting eye before I purchase a new battery. Thanks!

Albs, I will mail him.

cheers folks
 

It often appears that the plenum is a big bit of metal well connected to the block but, its actualy attached to the inlet manifold and inlet bridge....the inlet bridge is plastic!

That leves the EGR pipe on 2.5/3.0's and the throttle cable on 2.5/3.0's

I.e. not ideal!

Not to mention all the rubber seals, though the bolts probably bypass these...

[Webby the Bear]

Cheers TB. Going to my mam's at 5 to do it properly

how long do you reckon i should give it before condemning the batt?

[Kevin Wood]

Mark, did put a few revs on for a bit. I'll try the lifting eye before I purchase a new battery. Thanks!

Albs, I will mail him.

cheers folks
 

It often appears that the plenum is a big bit of metal well connected to the block but, its actualy attached to the inlet manifold and inlet bridge....the inlet bridge is plastic!

That leves the EGR pipe on 2.5/3.0's and the throttle cable on 2.5/3.0's

I.e. not ideal!

Not to mention all the rubber seals, though the bolts probably bypass these...

Taxi Al's car had a live plenum following the coil pack suppressor connection being mistaken for a ground, so clearly it's floating when there's no throttle cable. I suspect there'd have been some fireworks if it had.