CJ Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Once again, the car is sick and bad! After the problems with the Aeromotive FPR packing in and subsequent spark plug disintegration and the further problems of trying to get the e-manage mapped properly, I have now (in all probablity) done an exhaust valve in! That has now probably put the stop on the planned jaunt (and 1/4 mile attack) at the drift/drag event on the 21st. All in all, this is not a happy time for me and the Tangomobile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Sorry to hear that m8. Hope you get back on the road asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagman Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 unfortunately a by product of producing more power is more heat and stress- its gonna go wrong , I have already budgeted for this in my mind so as I dont feel so pi---d off when it happens. I cant understand the US owners who claim they have an 700 hp daily driver! -arse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 The 21 is still a pissabolity if you have the budget for it CJ , i can get the car back up and running in a week with uprated exhaust valves , but you would have to ask Adam very nicely to borrow his and get some more UPS'd over . Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightning Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Yes John is good at putting those in, He is doing a supra at the moment that needs a full set of valves Dont go nicking them though !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 The ups and downs of modding, hope you are back with a soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren j adams Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Hi CJ What happened? What symtoms? Bad luck. D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 He has that Scooby sound !!!!! Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted October 31, 2004 Author Share Posted October 31, 2004 Originally posted by darren j adams Hi CJ What happened? What symtoms? Bad luck. D. Gave the car a bit of welly then it stared missing. The miss is right across the rev range and I also have a noise from the exhaust that sounds as if it has blown and it is popping. I changed the plugs but it is still the same. I think my earlier assessment that I got away with it when the Aeromotive FPR packed in and plug number 6 went kaputt may have been a little premature eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren j adams Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Hi cj Thats bad news. Sorry to here that hope you get it sorted. D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Originally posted by CJ I think my earlier assessment that I got away with it when the Aeromotive FPR packed in and plug number 6 went kaputt may have been a little premature eh? How so mate, was a long time back. The car has been on another Dyno since, & done how many miles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted October 31, 2004 Author Share Posted October 31, 2004 Originally posted by Terry S How so mate, was a long time back. The car has been on another Dyno since, & done how many miles? It has been on one dyno and done about 500 miles. But, as someone else pointed out, could the disintegrating plug not have caused a small amount of damage that has gotten worse when put under more load and then culminated in this happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Originally posted by CJ It has been on one dyno and done about 500 miles. But, as someone else pointed out, could the disintegrating plug not have caused a small amount of damage that has gotten worse when put under more load and then culminated in this happening? I very much doubt it. I also have to say that I tested the FPR and it worked perfectly. Has the map been changed significantly recently?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted October 31, 2004 Author Share Posted October 31, 2004 Originally posted by Terry S I very much doubt it. I also have to say that I tested the FPR and it worked perfectly. Has the map been changed significantly recently?? The only changes to the map have been to what Matt H talked me through on Friday. Did you say that my old Aermotive was working ok? That is very strange eh? I had Matt (oxford) look at it when i had problems and it was definitely not working then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Originally posted by CJ The only changes to the map have been to what Matt H talked me through on Friday. Did you say that my old Aermotive was working ok? That is very strange eh? I had Matt (oxford) look at it when i had problems and it was definitely not working then Yeah it worked a OK. Matt said you were gonna attempt altering the map yourself. However, he also told me you got a full disclaimer over the phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted October 31, 2004 Author Share Posted October 31, 2004 Originally posted by Terry S Yeah it worked a OK. Matt said you were gonna attempt altering the map yourself. However, he also told me you got a full disclaimer over the phone Alter it myself? I can barely turn the thing on! Yes, he did issue a disclaimer but, as I said to him at the time, his advice could not be any worse than that which I had gotten previously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Originally posted by CJ Alter it myself? I can barely turn the thing on! Yes, he did issue a disclaimer but, as I said to him at the time, his advice could not be any worse than that which I had gotten previously! Explain mate, really interested in this:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted October 31, 2004 Author Share Posted October 31, 2004 Originally posted by Terry S Explain mate, really interested in this:eek: I will soon Tel. But dont want to say anything just yet in case it jeopordises any court case that may have to be instigated to recover my money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 LMAO, OK mate no worries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted October 31, 2004 Author Share Posted October 31, 2004 Originally posted by Terry S LMAO, OK mate no worries BTW, there is an email on its way to you asking for advice about valves, springs, retainers etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Ok Mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted October 31, 2004 Author Share Posted October 31, 2004 Email sent Tel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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