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Yay! Was doing some diagnosis on if my radiator fan worked. Unplugged the coolant sensor expecting the fan to kick in and it didn’t. So took it for a spin to get it up to temp. While I was waiting for a shop to open I had it running was getting to the temp the fan should kick in and I noticed...

it probably does but I don't have a laptop that will connect to it which was half the problem with getting the ITBs up and running. I wasn't going to buy a second laptop just for this purpose.

Will try and get some data logging out of it but I don't have any gizmos for this. If I can prove the fan kicks in when hot then I would be more happy with it, like then I know it is working. From memory before the new rad and that was installed it used to kick in about point 2 on my picture...

I am running a lower temp thermostat and it was running at just below half way normally (1). I was sat in stationary traffic the other day for about 20mins after a 40min drive and it crept up to about 3/4 on the gauge (2) and then dropped down to half way (3) then slowly crept up to near max (4)...

found the coolant sensor, side of the thermostat 🤦‍♂️ But my idea of just wiring a switch in parallel goes out the window as there are three wires going to it....or to put it correctly I hate wiring and can't work it out! The only other thing I can think of is run a proper over ride and take a...

Want to run a radiator fan bypass so I can switch the fan on manually, mainly for using it after a track session and the fact that it got silly hot the other day when sat in traffic (I am positive I saw the temp rise then come back down then creep back up, so the fan must have kicked in??) I...

Not sure what this BMW is but it’s also cool.

This cool af Citroen at Calais waiting to get on the tunnel.

I’ve used Meguires Headlight Protectant in the past after refurbing mine and it works really well https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263881136346?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=kFvG0vUmTRC&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=281BitmkRrK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Classic Range Rovers are the top of my eBay search list at the moment, struggling to make my mind up if I want to do it and swap my E34 for one (I know I would regret it immediately though).

Looks smart. Are they new ones? If so what make are they? I need some for mine in the future.

I have been using the Clio to get to work a few times these past few weeks, get some miles under it to make sure I am happy before I start using it a bit harder and that. The throttle linkage spring came from KTec and it is now night and day. Throttle response is spot on. I haven't even moved...

I have just heard back from KTec and they agree I have the wrong spring and should have been given two. I’ve asked if they will send out another as I was only given one. But will put this on (should be better than the one I sourced) and then look at a throttle pedal return spring.

Going to take a look at the pedal spring return as well. The spring for my throttle body should arrive this week so that will be something to also try.

Ahh yes I remember this. Degreaser is degreaser is what I thought 🤷‍♂️ and the closest thing I could find in a petrol station on the side of the Belgium motorway haha.

Attached a spring where? On the back of the throttle pedal? Got any more details and info on this?

Had some tinkering time today on the Clio. First job was to re-do the fuel pipes going into the fuel rail. Before - the fuel rail came with a straight and a 90deg banjo fitting so this was like the best solution I could come up with for the first iteration. After - got another straight fitting...

Now I can use the car as it has been mapped I am just going through a snag list before I can use it. It was noticed when mapping that the throttle sticks ever so slightly. Does this if gently opening the throttle and then gently lifting off. Does this with the throttle pedal or manually moving...

I’m not that sociable lol. It will be about the few local places. Won’t be ready for Boho Cafe this Monday but will be there in my E34.

I was shocked tbh, was not expecting it to be that high! Don’t worry, give it 18months when the cam belt is due (last changed in summer 2020) a set of 423’s will be going in.

Will start doing them this week. Will see if re-routing the throttle cable will help as a start as I don’t really fancy taking the bodies apart to fit a spring! Track day will be great to shake down. Will try and get a noise test first to see if I can get away with how loud it is before...

For those with a Ph1 running a Gen90 it is likely to come with a base map for a Ph2. As I found out today it will think it is at full throttle at all times and will need the pin coding in the ECU to correct this. My spark plugs were ruined and need some new ones beucase it was over fueling like...

Today couldn't have gone any better! All mapped up and it now runs! I am so pleased Started the day loading it up onto @VenomUK truck an headed for some fuel Got to EFI, had a quick chat with Chris and said what the issues I was having to get it running. Turns out the ECU thought the...

Final once over ready for mapping at EFI tomorrow. All looks ok. No leaks from the fuel system. Starts at the turn of the key, if the battery has any juice in. Battery on charge. Still can’t find the drain - but when I reconnected it just now the fuel pump started without the key in the...

Good shout. Bit tricky at the moment where the car is parked, might see if my jump leads will reach over as the battery is on the wrong side with no room next to it, typical.

I hope the battery on mine isn’t on the way out as is brand new! I thought I had a battery drain on it as it went flat in three days last week. Ive tried to diagnose it yesterday but couldn’t (will double check tomorrow) and then it wasn’t giving bad readings on the multi meter suggesting that...

Front bumper is now fitted after I painted it I don’t think it’s too bad for a rattle can job done by me. I still need to polish and wax it but it was raining. Looks soooo much better now. The whole car will still need a respray though. Need to sort out the arch liner situation. I’m tempted to...

I had a feeling that it could be battery related but with electrical stuff I never know. The last time it was doing something similar the battery was properly ruined and had no charge. I should try and sort out a trickle charger for it really.

Just in case anyone stumbled across this in the future with a similar problem….I charged the battery last night and put it on. All seemed to be working normal. Started the car all fine and left it after and all was still fine. I foolishly didn’t measure the voltage of the battery before I put it...