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[Kevin Wood]

The alloys fitted are actually late MV6 alloys... but look good all the same..

Same as mine?

Chrisgixer's Elite has them on too, so not unusual to find on an Elite of that vintage perhaps?

Kevin

[JamesV6CDX]

The alloys fitted are actually late MV6 alloys... but look good all the same..

Same as mine?

Chrisgixer's Elite has them on too, so not unusual to find on an Elite of that vintage perhaps?

Kevin

Ahh... yes they do resemble yours

Either way - the car is a corker 

[feeutfo]

the guy at DK motors refered the my wheels as 03 wheels (2003) and sound like the originals so thats fine i guess.

But the figures for the temp. gauge dont sound unusual to me? same as mine infact in the curent weather. The temp gauge scale is differant to the pre face lift, would that account for it? Mine will drop to 80 or just above on the motorway and rise again to 85 for the 30 and 40mph limits...sounds peechy to me, i wonder if rotating the wheels might stop the slight judder too?

[Andy B]

..... i wonder if rotating the wheels might stop the slight judder too?

It does suggest that this wheel ..... Rear Nearside - Dunlop SP - 3.5mm tread - and if I was picky, it looked like there was SLIGHT wear on the inner shoulder has been on the front at some time.

[alunonhisown]

Sounds like a peachy Mig to me. Hope the trip goes well. Once again a BIG love & thanks to James & all the others (no need to name you all) who go beyond the call of duty to help those of us who aren't as clever on the spanners keep our Migs running sweetly for a fraction of garage costs & a better job as your hearts are in it.
   Certainly from my point of view you are ALL very much appreciated. 8-)

Thanks for the nice comments, I liked the comments so much that I have decided to call her PEACHY. How sweet is that?

[Kevin Wood]

But the figures for the temp. gauge dont sound unusual to me? same as mine infact in the curent weather. The temp gauge scale is differant to the pre face lift, would that account for it? Mine will drop to 80 or just above on the motorway and rise again to 85 for the 30 and 40mph limits...

Mine's the same too. Runs at just above the 80 mark in this weather when cruising.

Kevin

[ians]

But the figures for the temp. gauge dont sound unusual to me? same as mine infact in the curent weather. The temp gauge scale is differant to the pre face lift, would that account for it? Mine will drop to 80 or just above on the motorway and rise again to 85 for the 30 and 40mph limits...

Mine's the same too. Runs at just above the 80 mark in this weather when cruising.

Kevin

Interesting, my 3.2 is doing this too in recent times, and taking a fair age to lift off the minimum.  I  thought it was the stat starting to stick (still maybe).

My 3.0 is running as normal.

[Kevin Wood]

Interesting, my 3.2 is doing this too in recent times, and taking a fair age to lift off the minimum.  I  thought it was the stat starting to stick (still maybe).

My 3.0 is running as normal.

Could always check the top hose for premature heat as it's warming up? I have wondered if my stat is getting a bit tired but it warms up quick enough and holds a steady temperature. :-/

Kevin

[JamesV6CDX]

The stat is definately faulty on this one.

When cruising, the gauge drops wayyy too low.

From cold - the hose warms gradually - the stat is stuck open.

Good idea re. the wheel rotation - will give that a go after the main bits are done 

[JamesV6CDX]

But the figures for the temp. gauge dont sound unusual to me? same as mine infact in the curent weather. The temp gauge scale is differant to the pre face lift, would that account for it? Mine will drop to 80 or just above on the motorway and rise again to 85 for the 30 and 40mph limits...

Mine's the same too. Runs at just above the 80 mark in this weather when cruising.

Kevin

Di's runs about 40 

[Kevin Wood]

Di's runs about 40 

No doubt there, then.

Kevin

[JamesV6CDX]

..... i wonder if rotating the wheels might stop the slight judder too?

It does suggest that this wheel ..... Rear Nearside - Dunlop SP - 3.5mm tread - and if I was picky, it looked like there was SLIGHT wear on the inner shoulder has been on the front at some time.

Yep that crossed my mind Andy as soon as I saw it.

My guess would be the wheels were put on in a hurry.

Speaking of which - I'll check the torques on the studs!

[VXL V6]

Has it been ascertained what was changed at the last cambelt interval? Seem to recall a post stating a value that wouldn't cover the complete kit?

[JamesV6CDX]

Has it been ascertained what was changed at the last cambelt interval? Seem to recall a post stating a value that wouldn't cover the complete kit?

We cannot be certain - hence the plan to change the entire kit, water pump and aux belt, at the first reasonable opportunity 

[PhilRich]

Well done James! you've put Di's car worries to rest. Looks like she has herself a 'Cracker' (& the car's not bad either!!