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yeah. the motor was washed out of the car there was no leads attached i bought the motor from birmingham and when they dropped it off it was dripping with water.
I will get it running again and try that i stil have the gear linkage to align that appears to be a pain also.
Cheers
Shane
yeah there is a bit of missing going on when it was running. Its now reverted the the relay buzzing and you can here the fuel pump cutting in and out.
It mad as i would never get a french motor wet :)
Hi there
thanks for the reply
Yes that is the lights that come on once you get to 4k revs and then it dies.
I know when the guys dropped the replacement motor to me i said what did you fill it with water for that is like the worse thing you can do and the guy said we covered the intake with a...
Right then
It has now started and ticks over BUT as soon as it goes to 4k rev there are 2 lights that come on in the middle of the display one looks like a window and the other has a heart beat montior looking symbol.
Ass soon as that comes on the revs die back and then it is in safe mode again...
Hi All
Need help ASAP.
Have had the motor replaced in a 52plate 1.2 16v.
Once it was replaced it fired up all be it a little bit ropey but god know how long this motor had been sat around for and the company it came from had jet washed it so it was full of water on the top end which had to be...
Hi Mate
You are correct with the video mate.
And that would be awsome to be honest with you thank you for the offer.
I will PM you my number drop me a text.
All the best
Shane
Not much chance of that being a fix then as it was driven while knocking.
Just thought i would post what i been told your all the experts i am the clueless.
Thanks
Shane
Hey People
I have had a phone call from someone surgesting this please let me know what you all think.
Check if its the big ends not just gone as this will be a easier and less costly fix if thats just the case. Firstly drain the oil and then remove the sump and look for metal fragments in the...
The kid wanted 400 to start with then once he sent the video i questioned the noise on the motor and he said so what are you thinking i said well its looking like i am going to have to spend some serious money on it to get it running smoothe. He said well how about 350 then i told him i would...
Thats why i questioned him and of course you get all the well the video on my phone aint the best and its not as bad as it sounds in real life.
Thanks
Shane
Hi bozo
There was nothing that i could tell anyways, it never lost a drop of oil i checked that prior and then it was checked and changed on the service.
There were no out of the ordinary noise's i can recall hearing over the last few weeks.
It ran a bit lumpy when it was cold but within mins...
Hi Ollie
Yeah i was thinking of doing that anyways but what about the pulleys and tensioners and stuff like that also ?
Belts are relativley cheap the full kit starts to be over the £130 pound mark.
Thanks
Shane
Update for you all for advice......
Just had a video sent to me from the guy in cornwall with the replacement lump. I noticed there was a whine noise when it was running ( this motor has no alternator onit ). The guy said when i questioned him about it that the noise wasnt there prior to him...
Hi Mate
I cant open that link i do not have full access.
Yes in answer to did i buy it private so i cant go back to them either.
I am stuck with the repair of this one now, it is not a problem IF i am sort of confident that i will not get another costly problem this side of christmas ( the mrs...
Hi Mate
Ah right ok i am with you now..
No and its the wrong time of year also was a crazy month last month 3 childrens BDays all with they high price demands.
Then actually had to buy the car as previous Megane clutch went and garage wanted 800 quid to fix it and the mot was due soon and it...
Hi Goodj
What is the perfect opportunity ? this means nothing to me :) sorry for my lack of knowledge and the risk of sounding totally stupid in the process.
Thanks
Shane
Hi there mate
Thanks for that mate i litterally only have about 500 quid to sort this out, i would rather keep it as i do like the car and i cant afford to replace it anyways.
I would love to take you up on your offer of help as i need all i can get to be honest.
Phase 1 and matched inlets means...
Hey there Taleski
Something i would not know the answer to sorry maybe someone reading this will come in and help us find the answer.
All the best
Shane