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Sometimes you can get lucky with the cheaper items. Other times, not so lucky. I've always stuck with the PSA Original items for around £9-11 shipped and have never had a problem.
The fact you can smell it suggests it's an external leak rather than an internal issue (eg. Rings). Most common causes on these are:
Top cover sealant has failed (Common with age) - Check rear joint for signs & Timing belt change *IF* required. ***DON'T USE SILICONE***
Upper breather plate...
I'll be in next Saturday but it'll be a bit of a busy one. If you wanted to pop in, just give me a call first on the number below to make sure I've not set the place on
0115-9721501
We’ve used this gearbox cast since the late 70’s, it’s an old strobe light marker.
You need to peg the crank on cyl1/4 at TDC (0 degrees) and then check the cam timing positions relative to that.
The cam timing notch is eccentric so the timing notches need to be on the lower half of the cams...
As I said to you on the phone James, I'm mega busy with box rebuilds and clutches. I appreciate it's a "Super simple" job but I've only got one pair of hands and if they're busy... sorry if you find that a bit strange.
Easiest thing to try is remove the spacer from the car and place it against the rear of the wheel by hand. If it fits perfectly, you're ok and of there's an issue you'll easily see it.
I've ran PMS stud kits for years and never had issues. I've seen some customers with 2118's have *some* issues with generic hub-centric spacers though. They're normally due to a silly taper on the rear of the wheel Vs a larger chamfer on the spacer. This stops the wheel locating against the...
Before anything else, when you put the key in the ignition and turn the key, what does the red LED in the centre of the dash do... Stay on solid, go out or flash at you?
As above, this is because someone has played about with the pointer positions and they're now wrong. See video above for the correct position when the key is switched to on.
You need to carry out a throttle service: Remove TB, Clean, Replace, Reset engine adaptive values - Job done!
You will need access to some pretty good diagnostic kit to be able to reset the adaptive values though I'm afraid. Battery Off will not do this for you.
What car, Clio or Megane? I run a Sachs on my Mk1 Clio and have had no issues from it in two years. I wanted Valeo, because I trust them but they were impossible to get but this won't be an issue on the Mk2 Clio.
As above, the original batch were a Jenvey F4R manifold with spacers pieces to add the required length. The second gen had a custom manifold cast but I don't believe there's much between the two types when it comes to power results. The only thing I don't like about the first gen is the injector...
Fuel pressure required to start is 300Bar but the running pressure depends on what the ECU is requesting (It will specify "x" and you need to see what the actual pressure is compared to the reference value)
Start with a proper diagnostic session, rather than just replace parts mate. A good session with someone who knows what they're looking at will be able to tell you what's actually going on and what is most likely causing it.
Mick
There is a mounting stud on the bulkhead which the mechanism needs to locate to. This is where most people go wrong and the cause of *most* noises when the wipers are being used.
A hydraulic PAS pump will make some noise at first/true cold start as the ATF is thicker and harder to physically move... this is normal. In my experience though, a wine at deceleration specifically on these turns out to be a seized aux tensioner which isn't applying adequate pressure to the Aix...
It'll be a fairly simple engine on that output then - Any idea when it last had a fuel filter? I'd check the inlet track for restrictions and also have it plugged in to make sure the fuel pressure is correct. Was the EGR function deleted electronically to or just physically?