MOTOR CHAT

[mattr]

Diesel injectors have to be stubborn buggers, the pressures are "significant".

Seem some right messes when a proto has gone pop. Usually in a sealed test cell, or under a closed bonnet (thankfully)

And a leaky injector seal will draw in air as the fuel system cools and fuel starts running back into the tank (especially with older cars when the return and check valves get a bit tired.

 

[jimo746]

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Had the diagnostics checked and the following codes came up, Fuel Pressure sensor fault, and Fuel pressure regulator fault. Bugger :x

The pic below is of where fuel seeps out of whilst the engine is running... hmmmm....

 

[jimo746]

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up & running again

for how long... who knows?

fuel rail pressure sensor was replaced, slight improvement, not much though, so then the fuel pressure regulator was replaced, job done.

Think I'll be looking for a new motor in a couple months time :?

 

[jimo746]

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Not been on the forum much lately as have been paying more attention to the new motor... :mrgreen:

Fuel consumption is quite frankly ridiculous, but then you don't get a "sports car" for the fuel economy eh?!
Besides , the 9000rpm red line and flames from the exhausts more than make up for it :twisted:

 

[RobMac]

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Not been on the forum much lately as have been paying more attention to the new motor... :mrgreen:

Fuel consumption is quite frankly ridiculous, but then you don't get a "sports car" for the fuel economy eh?!
Besides , the 9000rpm red line and flames from the exhausts more than make up for it :twisted:

Keith'il be around in a minute aw moist and dewy eyed :shock:

 

[highlandsflyer]

That is a beautiful motor! Perfect colour too. My Voyager does 15mpg at best, so don't worry about miles per gallon versus smiles per miles!

Mind you, I can get a heap of bikes in the back!

 

[Jamiedyer]

Whoa, Jimo, I was scrolling down thinking I was about to see the Berlingo!
I think I can see whats the issue regarding fuel consumption
Jamie

 

[mattr]

Nearly bought one of those. Couldn't get a bike in the back.

Didn't get one.

 

[jimo746]

Nearly bought one of those. Couldn't get a bike in the back.

Didn't get one.

that's where having a van from work comes in handy, room for a couple of bikes in the back of that, and free fuel too

I used to get a bike rack on the back of my old MX5, so it can be done if you really want to

 

[mattr]

Bikes go in the car. Never ever on a rack. One of my golden rules.

Two kids, a volvo estate and a van now. And mazda have up making them. Unlikely to ever have one.

Ah well.