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    Thread: issues after engine change
Post: RE: issues after engine change

central locking was working perfectly before hand so was wondering if there was something i could have unplugged that you guys may be able to think of, and thanks for clutch advice i have stomped on i...
pistolpete Electrics 5 1,629 04-01-2013, 10:41 AM
    Thread: issues after engine change
Post: issues after engine change

got a couple of issues after my engine change and thought you guys may be able o help. ok so i have looked over all the plugs and earths but cant see a problem, i have searched the forum but cant find...
pistolpete Electrics 5 1,629 03-01-2013, 04:53 PM
    Thread: Temperature Observation
Post: RE: Temperature Observation

my fans come on at 90 so it stays at 90 or drops even when still booting it.... remember the thermostat opens at 83 so 90 isnt much to worry about
pistolpete XUD Section 35 8,862 16-11-2012, 12:04 AM
    Thread: Photography challenge thread
Post: RE: Photography challenge thread

nearest one to me is shut....
pistolpete The Couch 806 368,738 15-11-2012, 05:43 PM
    Thread: Photography challenge thread
Post: RE: Photography challenge thread

this must be a tricky one...or has everyone forgotten? took me ages to find the thread!
pistolpete The Couch 806 368,738 15-11-2012, 05:15 PM
    Thread: black phase 1
Post: black phase 1

just putting the feelers out for interest but i have a black phase 1 dturbo that is destined for the scrapyard but for the simple reason... it has ejected its con rods... so i thought i would see if a...
pistolpete The Couch 2 801 06-11-2012, 04:30 PM
    Thread: cyclones direct fit??
Post: RE: cyclones direct fit??

CalNeedham3061.4 Wrote: (30-10-2012, 07:40 PM) -- Alright again guys, just tryed fitting an cyclone again and still no success, I took my alloy off, and sanded the hub down, sanded the cyclone part d...
pistolpete Interior, Exterior, ICE 41 8,942 31-10-2012, 05:50 PM
    Thread: its happened
Post: RE: its happened

londondan86 Wrote: (14-10-2012, 12:02 PM) -- Bad luck mate but as said don't scrap it, especially with 12 months test! Just watch all due owners drive steady for the next few weeks as these do tend t...
pistolpete XUD Section 19 3,370 14-10-2012, 03:24 PM
    Thread: its happened
Post: RE: its happened

first pics... more to come soon couldnt get the head off snapped 2 T55's!!
pistolpete XUD Section 19 3,370 13-10-2012, 05:27 PM
    Thread: its happened
Post: RE: its happened

also i dont suppose anyone has an engine and gearbox in norfolk/north suffolk area??
pistolpete XUD Section 19 3,370 13-10-2012, 09:42 AM
    Thread: its happened
Post: RE: its happened

Jake Wrote: (12-10-2012, 09:28 PM) -- This is my nightmare... sorry to hear it bud :( -- cheers jake yeah i nearly didnt post it because whenever one person posts this event there is usually 2 o...
pistolpete XUD Section 19 3,370 12-10-2012, 09:36 PM
    Thread: its happened
Post: RE: its happened

darrenjlobb Wrote: (12-10-2012, 09:20 PM) -- OOps, thats a sucker mate :( Lucas pump by any chance? Compensator seal went bad by the sounds of it :( -- yup lucas pump 165,00 miles recently turne...
pistolpete XUD Section 19 3,370 12-10-2012, 09:27 PM
    Thread: its happened
Post: RE: its happened

Ed Doe Wrote: (12-10-2012, 09:14 PM) -- That sucks :( Get pics!! You gonna replace the engine now? They can be had for so cheaps these days! did it happen far from home? What caused it to ru...
pistolpete XUD Section 19 3,370 12-10-2012, 09:21 PM
    Thread: its happened
Post: its happened

well its happened! yesterday driving home from thetford train station and the xud ranaway on me....revved to over 6,000 rpm for 3 seconds then back down to normal, then it was pouring bluey grey smoke...
pistolpete XUD Section 19 3,370 12-10-2012, 09:11 PM
    Thread: Diagnosis help? - 'clinking' noise
Post: RE: Diagnosis help? - 'clinking' noise

ginge191 Wrote: (09-01-2012, 06:09 PM) -- this is what i was thinking... its sounds too 'clinky' to be anything 'big'. ive already replaced the top mounts... anything visual to look at when goi...
pistolpete Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking 12 2,432 25-06-2012, 10:35 PM
    Thread: Jake's Black PH1 DTuuuurbo.
Post: Re: Jake's Black PH1 DTuuuurbo.

those wheels will look awesome!!! what paint did you use for the grill ? i have a debadge to paint too!
pistolpete 306 Projects 406 127,569 16-05-2012, 11:41 PM
    Thread: no reverse light
Post: Re: no reverse light

yeah all fuses are fine I've checked and double checked. brake lights work, becoming a bit of a mystery!
pistolpete Electrics 7 1,802 16-05-2012, 09:33 AM
    Thread: no reverse light
Post: Re: no reverse light

thanks for your help, if anyone knows where the relevant earth is, to check, that would be great.
pistolpete Electrics 7 1,802 15-05-2012, 10:29 PM
    Thread: no reverse light
Post: Re: no reverse light

i checked with the multimeter ant its not getting any power to the rear of the car at all not even at the plug
pistolpete Electrics 7 1,802 15-05-2012, 07:13 PM
    Thread: no reverse light
Post: no reverse light

had a good search and cant find anything about this but i have no reverse light, the reverse light switch on the gearbox works as i tested it with multimeter but its not getting any power to the termi...
pistolpete Electrics 7 1,802 15-05-2012, 07:08 PM
    Thread: Wrecks to riches
Post: Re: Wrecks to riches

ask him how many times he has had to change the headgaskt!
pistolpete The Couch 12 3,120 30-04-2012, 11:36 AM
    Thread: rev counter on/off
Post: Re: rev counter on/off

mine works on and off, the cure that hasn't failed for me yet is hitting the top of the dash very hard.... works a treat! but mine flicks on and off whilst driving, yours could be in a different area!
pistolpete Electrics 4 1,110 29-04-2012, 05:52 PM
    Thread: Emergency 306oc meet in Norwich
Post: Re: Emergency 306oc meet in Norwich

haha oh bugger i thought you some kind of engineering marvell going on in the corner!!!
pistolpete Photos Of Members / Cars 29 3,638 29-04-2012, 02:08 PM
    Thread: is this deffinetly the headgasket.....
Post: Re: is this deffinetly the headgasket.....

yeah i think you are right, heading to m&j's tomorrow to pick a new one up :)
pistolpete XUD Section 11 1,937 29-04-2012, 02:01 PM
    Thread: Emergency 306oc meet in Norwich
Post: Re: Emergency 306oc meet in Norwich

what is jake using as a bonnet stay? mines vanished too and at the moment i have to use a broom handle!
pistolpete Photos Of Members / Cars 29 3,638 29-04-2012, 01:59 PM