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What about the grit they use for blasting?
Crushed glass also comes to mind.
Interested to see where this goes as I also thought about this before.🙂
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Hello,
As a temporary daily I've bought myself an Alfa spider 2.0 16v TS from 1997. This car came through an estate sale and has stood a few years.
I now have an issue getting it to start. I've got the ECU immobilizer disabled but it won't fire.
It's got a Motronic m2.10.4 injection system.
The main relay gets a direct 12v on pin 30. Turning the ignition on sends 12v to the ecu directly and also powers pin 85 on the relay. To operate the relay it then needs a ground on pin 86 and according to the electrical diagram that should go through the ecu. Would I be correct to assume that supplying the ECU with the ignition 12v it would need to switch on the ground for the main relay?
That ground seems to be missing at the moment.🤔
Unfortunately it's got an older style OBD which I can't read at the moment. Adaptercable is on order to solve that.
Has anybody got some deep understanding about these older Motronic systems?
I'm starting to wanna torch the car...
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Why not fit the lift pump from an e39 530d or something alike?
E39 530d also has a neat little fuelcooler. But for real cooling you might look at a small oil cooler or perhaps an airco condensor.🤔
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The other way around seems better somehow, poking a hose in a hole.🤔
These little setbacks are all part of the game. If it was easier everyone would be doing it. The harder it is the greater the satisfaction if you succeed. (🤐)
We look forward to the next rolling road session..👍🏻
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Nice, my mate has a few LT's. Mechanical a bit agricultural but very sturdy. They do tend to rust a fair bit.
What engine does it have? 2.4 (turbo) diesel? 2.0 petrol is not our favourite, very underpowered and very thirsty.
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Feb 13, 2024 15:23:53 GMT
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Yeah, I get that for the LT. But for my own cars that are capable of a bit more speed I kinda like the centering on the hub centre.. 😉
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Feb 13, 2024 10:47:13 GMT
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It might not be supporting but it sure is nice if your wheels are properly centered to prevent you shaking out of the car at speed...
VW LT mk1 uses steel wheels and the version with single rear wheels don't even have a centering part on the rear drum. No supporting there for sure.
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Feb 11, 2024 13:58:59 GMT
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Not much news to share. Still working on my recovery which is not going as fast as i'd like. But i'll get there.. My mate bought a nice Cummins to put in his '71 Suburban. I really like these engines but i guess they might be a bit to large for my Giulietta..🤔
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The wedge up left is exactly that, a wedge.
It's hammered in the top of a wooden handle to hold it in the hammerhead.
These come in a few different sizes.
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Get some callipers out and measure..
Outside diameter of the thread should be 6mm pretty exact. 6,3mm would indicate 1/4".
Then measure the pitch. hold the callipers parallel to the thread. You should start at the top of one 'ridge' and the other end would then have to end exactly on the tenth 'ridge', and the distance you measure divided by ten will give you the pitch.
Hope this is clear..
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The ones with the 6hp auto gearbox are great. Those are a new generation of gearbox that is a great improvement over the old ones. They shift quick and have lock up in all gears making them a lot more economical then before.
But they can be expensive to fix if they have problems. Flushing the gearbox and changing oil is a good idea to keep them in better condition.
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Jan 29, 2024 11:49:02 GMT
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Sorry, I have no idea if they're the same. But since it's an evolution of the old 4 cylinder there is a chance the old mounts will fit the newer engine.
But there must be someone who has build that combo before and has documented it.
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Jan 28, 2024 22:09:57 GMT
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I believe so..
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Jan 28, 2024 13:19:39 GMT
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I would stick some self adhesive isolation strip on that fan to seal it to the radiator surface. That will make the fan more effective and save the ribs.
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Jan 27, 2024 22:05:51 GMT
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There are much differences between those engines.
The biggest difference is that the 4 cylinders are mounted on the subframe while the 5 cylinders are mounted to the main body structure. So they don't swap over easily. Radiator on 5 cylinder is to the side of the engine, not in front like 4 cylinder.
For the injection version you'll most likely need a relais for the fuelpump that's not present in the diesel.
Engine harness is different offcourse as the diesel has no wiring for a coil for instance.
But if your handy it's not impossible. Most can be made to work.
But be aware that those old 5 pots use the crappy fuel injection.. I wouldn't want one. They do sound nice but that's about it.
Going for a 1.8 20vt out of first A4 would be a nice option. Better fuel economy and more power and torque.
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Jan 24, 2024 19:07:15 GMT
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Just need to sand a little off right here...😅
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Jan 23, 2024 15:25:15 GMT
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On modern cars the signal for the fans to come on is send by the ecu. Which uses the engine temp sensor to determine when to switch on and off. That sensor is usually in the cylinder head or near the thermostat.
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Jan 22, 2024 16:23:40 GMT
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I used a driveshaftboot for the gaiter.
If you're in need of a round gaiter it's a nice solution. I just made a lip on the tunnel from a piece of strip/pipe and the boot clamps over it.
Coining is how they call it if you press the ends of your beadroll with a special tool to give a nice finished look to them. So they look pressed in there equally deep over the entire length of the bead roll. Hope this makes sense..
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Jan 15, 2024 21:06:22 GMT
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Seeing all your modifications reminds me of my brothers former Series 2. He sold it a few months ago after owning and modifying it for more then a decade. His was swapped with a Toyota diesel engine, Landcruiser axles, rock crawler transferbox and big wheels. The Toy rover he called it. Look forward to seeing your modifications. Not the usual simple bolt on modifications.👍
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Jan 12, 2024 11:39:53 GMT
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Loosening the bolts 2-3mm and leaving them in will prevent the turbo from falling apart and keep the holes with the threads round. Offcourse you need to be careful to not hit the bolts this way.😉
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