MarkR Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 okie dokie... what is the difference please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 The last thing you want are copper plug in an engine that will see incorrect fuel mixtures during or before mapping, but if less than a hundred quid saved on a project like this means so much ..... I have serious Dejavou, I'm sure I've read a quote from you before with almost the same sentence but 'iridiums' in there from you Chris, maybe I'm wrong but I was always under the impression it was either copper or iridium as you dont want a piece of metal like platinum getting thrown about in there if it decides to give up, Isn't that the reason for using these coppers while mapping rather than the cost factor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 okie dokie... what is the difference please The believe the ignitor is different on VVTI`s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Cheers for the info Wez... I'll do some digging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Have a chat with RyanG on here as he has mapped both types on AEMs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Just noticed a coolant leak near where the thermostat control valve thingy is in the engine bay. Not sure whether it can seal itself or is potentially a problem somewhere Water temps on the standard gauge are fine. The end of the Radiator pipe that connects to the engine has also swelled up too.....perhaps a conincidence or related to the above issue. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Just noticed a coolant leak near where the thermostat control valve thingy is in the engine bay. Not sure whether it can seal itself or is potentially a problem somewhere Water temps on the standard gauge are fine. The end of the Radiator pipe that connects to the engine has also swelled up too.....perhaps a conincidence or related to the above issue. Any thoughts? Guys. I have taken the car off the road as I am concerned about the coolant issue. My logic suggests that there is too much pressure in the system forcing the leak and the bulge in the pipe. What exactly is going on, I dont really know. I will try and get pics of the coolant spill asap. In the meantime, any thoughts / suggestions / pointers would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 When i had coolant issues and all sorts of hoses leaking, after replacing everything it was the thermostat that needed changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Does Mark at Phoenix not have any thoughts on this? I would have thought he would have taken care of this problem for you as you have just had a lot of work done there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) Does Mark at Phoenix not have any thoughts on this? I would have thought he would have taken care of this problem for you as you have just had a lot of work done there? He does and has seen it. He believes that the radiator pipe needs to be changed (which I have ordered). He believes that the coolant leak along the exhaust manifold will seal itself; just been advised to keep an eye on the temps and on the coolant level. I am not comfortable with the idea of the leak in the 1st place so just trying to get my head around how these things work to understand what is going on. I certainly dont want a gasket or anything to blow and ruin the engine. Edited June 24, 2008 by imi (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel lane Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 He believes that the coolant leak along the exhaust manifold will seal itself; just been advised to keep an eye on the temps and on the coolant level. . that does not sound right ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 He believes that the coolant leak along the exhaust manifold will seal itself; just been advised to keep an eye on the temps and on the coolant level. . How can a leak seal itself? Radweld? Imi - time to start knocking on the door (and you are very capable ) that does NOT sound right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 How can a leak seal itself? Radweld? Imi - time to start knocking on the door (and you are very capable ) that does NOT sound right dont be tempted to use radweld and dont let anyone talk you into using it, it needs soughting properly not bodging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 dont be tempted to use radweld and dont let anyone talk you into using it, it needs soughting properly not bodging I hear that Blu tac is quite good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmic Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 ...fix the cause Imi, there shouldnt be a leak and a bulging pipe certainly suggests an overpressurised cooling system. As mentioned id look to firstly fixing the leaking, changing the thermostat and doing a coolant flush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Update: Thx for the comments guys and not reaching any conclusions; I shall try and get the car to Pheonix come saturday and give the chance for Mark to have a thorough look at it. Imperative that this is done prior to even contemplating getting it mapped to its full capacity, I dont want the car to blow up. For now the car has been taken off the road to get the electrics in the passenger footwell sorted out properly. Stay tuned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 (edited) I should hopefully get the car back on Monday evening in a driveable condition. This will allow me to take it back to Mark for him to look at the overpressurisation issue and put the issue to rest. I have ordered a new rap pipe and really hope that there is a simple air lock or something like that. Depending on how and when that is done, I look forward to getting it fully mapped and the project completed. Seriously, I have been without a car for way too long and these issues, the time & extortionate amount of money that they are demanding to fix are really stressing me out. Anyone thinking of a single conversion need to factor in this "SHTF" Factor. Edited June 28, 2008 by imi (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Good luck mate i hope its all sorted when you get it back, so you can just enjoy:) must admit apart from a couple of annoying issues, i found going single pretty easy and quick, but then i don't have to rely on anyone to get things done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Had a word with Mark today about your car Imi, from what he told me it sounds fine what he said to do, on your trip to and back from le-mans you had no need to top up the coolant, it was just a few drops where the coolant had leaked which then formed crystals sealing itself. If you have had no leaking just a few marks from where coolant leaked you will be fine, Mark was expecting you today though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 Had a word with Mark today about your car Imi, from what he told me it sounds fine what he said to do, on your trip to and back from le-mans you had no need to top up the coolant, it was just a few drops where the coolant had leaked which then formed crystals sealing itself. i didnt top up the coolant at all.....it was the oil that I topped up regarding the coolank leak, just hope that its something as simple as an air lock that can be easily fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 i didnt top up the coolant at all.....it was the oil that I topped up regarding the coolank leak, just hope that its something as simple as an air lock that can be easily fixed. Thats what i meant, the coolant leak isn't a leak it was just where a few drops had been, but no longer are leaking from, thus you not having to top the coolant up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 (edited) Thats what i meant, the coolant leak isn't a leak it was just where a few drops had been, but no longer are leaking from, thus you not having to top the coolant up Hmm...I wish that was the case.....anyway...Mark will have to sort it out. attached is a pic of someone elses engine where i have highlighted the area where i think the leak is from. Edited March 27, 2013 by Littler (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 There's just a little o-ring to seal that joint. £1.10 part. Very, very, simple job to change if it's a problem. Is it still leaking Imi? They can show sign's of a leakage on the first install, but can take a good cycle to bed in. If there's only a bit of residue then don't worry about it. Wipe it clean and make sure there's nothing new apearing next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 (edited) Hey Homer. I think you are right, now that I have the car back from the electrician, I will try and get it back to Pheonix (this is turning into my new full time job) Here are pics of the car from yesterday. Edited March 27, 2013 by Littler (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I think you are right, now that I have the car back from the electrician, I will try and get it back to Pheonix (this is turning into my new full time job) The highs and lows of going single, 'par for the course'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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