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Thread: Server Crash
Post: RE: Server Crash
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Mighty306 Wrote: (22-11-2023, 11:51 AM)
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Hi All. Just to let you know that Fooby (who manages the server the site sits on) has confirmed it crashed recently. Unfortunately the latest backup he wa... |
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Martin306 |
The Couch
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23-11-2023, 10:29 PM |
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Thread: N/A head on a Turbo engine=Bad idea or not?
Post: RE: N/A head on a Turbo engine=Bad idea or not?
| I have a feeling they're all the same. I don't remember anyone mentioning that they were different.
It's probably heat and age, adding lots of fuel creates heat. could have just been a small hot sp... |
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Martin306 |
XUD Section
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25-10-2022, 04:21 PM |
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Thread: Main Fuel Screw and Idle Speed
Post: RE: Main Fuel Screw and Idle Speed
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ally406 Wrote: (26-05-2022, 10:13 AM)
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Everything's nice and free, it's an 80% veg 20% misfuel blend.
Thanks for the advice, that's the fuelling wound in as far as the idle adjustment allows. Ge... |
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Martin306 |
XUD Section
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28-05-2022, 10:20 AM |
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Thread: New Registrations
Post: RE: New Registrations
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Eeyore Wrote: (05-01-2022, 05:19 PM)
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I met with Fooby and discussed this some time ago now. We want to keep this up as there is a wealth of information and history. We do have a facebook group and... |
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Martin306 |
The Couch
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05-01-2022, 07:37 PM |
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Thread: 1.4 TU3JP KFX dipstick length
Post: RE: 1.4 TU3JP KFX dipstick length
| Update to this thread:
I don't have a dipstick for a 1.4 TU but I do for a 16v, 8v and 1.5D. It appears all the dipsticks are very similar length, at least all of the "full" marks are at the same h... |
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Martin306 |
TU Petrol Engines
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18-11-2021, 10:27 AM |
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Thread: New Registrations
Post: RE: New Registrations
| Yeah I agree
Just had a look at the MCM reg stats, it's kinda flattened out but it's very low.
Funnily enough, the decline is about the same rate as the uptake in facebook pages.
We're going... |
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Martin306 |
The Couch
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25-09-2021, 09:56 PM |
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Thread: 1.4 TU3JP KFX dipstick length
Post: RE: 1.4 TU3JP KFX dipstick length
| Very strange!
I will look out my dipstick tomorrow and have a look at its length. |
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Martin306 |
TU Petrol Engines
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25-09-2021, 09:48 PM |
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Thread: New Registrations
Post: RE: New Registrations
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Mighty306 Wrote: (06-09-2021, 09:18 PM)
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I think the site is built on quite an outdated.platform & can't easily be transferred across.to something more.modern. The tools for dealing with spammers.a... |
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Martin306 |
The Couch
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09-09-2021, 01:52 PM |
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Thread: Gearbox noise
Post: RE: Gearbox noise
| Why didn't the mechanic change ALL of the bearings? A full rebuild kit with all the bearings and seals you need is only about £150-180. Can't understand why a mechanic would want go through all that l... |
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Martin306 |
Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking
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14-07-2021, 09:30 AM |
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Thread: XU engine - E10 fuel compatability?
Post: RE: XU engine - E10 fuel compatability?
| It'll be absolutely fine, my 40 year old Jimny can handle it on its original fuel lines. They're not even SAE or JIS or any kind of standard rubber hoses.
These cars are getting old, E10 might accele... |
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Martin306 |
XU Petrol Engines
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01-07-2021, 01:25 PM |
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Thread: Dipstick tube removal
Post: RE: Dipstick tube removal
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pbeardmore Wrote: (03-04-2021, 05:02 PM)
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On a 19991.6, is the dipstick tube a push fit or something more complex, and does the oil need draining before replacement? grateful for any advice to this... |
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Martin306 |
Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking
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03-04-2021, 10:29 PM |
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Thread: Hi from down under
Post: RE: Hi from down under
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Cruiser Al Wrote: (20-02-2021, 12:34 AM)
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Yes indeed, though it's been quite cool and a little wet. Can now confirm the roof doesn't leak either!!
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Welcome
Yes that is an added bonus! The ro... |
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Martin306 |
Newbies
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25-02-2021, 04:26 PM |
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Thread: Youtube channels
Post: RE: Youtube channels
| One of my friends has a good Youtube channel, he's been working on a turbo K24 with a BMW DCT gearbox into an RX-7.
https://www.youtube.com/user/gavbey
he's picked up a load of subs recently too... |
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Martin306 |
The Couch
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24-02-2021, 05:42 PM |
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Thread: Is LDA pin grind worth it with K03?
Post: RE: Is LDA pin grind worth it with K03?
| The bulk of your fuelling is with the max fuel screw, set it up with the max fuel screw. use the LDA to tune on boost at top end.
By grinding the pin, and incorrect adjustment, all you're doing is du... |
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Martin306 |
XUD Section
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20-01-2021, 04:02 PM |
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Thread: Gearbox/Shaft noise
Post: RE: Gearbox/Shaft noise
| Make sure the gearbox oil level is correct, the gearbox can make noises like that if the level is too low.
Had something similar happen on my Peugeot, was almost clicking like a CV joint, but it wa... |
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Martin306 |
Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking
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30-12-2020, 08:54 PM |
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Thread: Lucas pump cap
Post: RE: Lucas pump cap
| I've just had a brainwave
Couldn't someone 3D print a plastic one and just put a handle/knob on it so you can twist it off?
Suppose metal is fine though. |
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Martin306 |
XUD Section
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02-11-2020, 08:46 PM |
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Thread: Slack in bosch pump?
Post: RE: Slack in bosch pump?
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dt_ Wrote: (20-10-2020, 10:25 PM)
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Hey well, thanks for all your help, just the other day I thought I'd clean out the rear wheel arches and check on a tiny rust patch, but it kept spreading to the ... |
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Martin306 |
XUD Section
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20-10-2020, 10:42 PM |
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Thread: Slack in bosch pump?
Post: RE: Slack in bosch pump?
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dt_ Wrote: (16-09-2020, 09:33 PM)
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Nah it was a guy in his mid thirties, but I don't think he was using it much, if at all, and the fuel was well on the light.
Here's another observation-- the c... |
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Martin306 |
XUD Section
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17-09-2020, 02:02 PM |
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Thread: 106 1.5D TURBO!! (again)
Post: RE: 106 1.5D TURBO!! (again)
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ekjdm14 Wrote: (17-08-2020, 04:26 PM)
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AAAARRGHHHH where's all the photos gone? :( Was looking forward to some TUD-porn especially the blown up one (how'd that happen by the way, was it still N/A ... |
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Martin306 |
Projects
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52,776 |
26-08-2020, 05:32 PM |
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Thread: 106 1.5D TURBO!! (again)
Post: RE: 106 1.5D TURBO!! (again)
| So anyway, it's been a while and I've gone back to turbo.
Someone sold me their kit, so it's been tried and tested! :) the inlet is on an interest free loan though, as I don't have a TIG yet :P
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Martin306 |
Projects
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52,776 |
29-07-2020, 02:18 PM |
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Thread: Best way to speed up my Pug?
Post: RE: Best way to speed up my Pug?
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Caolan Wrote: (20-07-2020, 12:49 PM)
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Martin306 Wrote: (19-07-2020, 11:43 AM)
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Caolan Wrote: (15-07-2020, 10:16 AM)
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Hi Everyone!
I bought my first car a 306 Meridian 4 1.4 Petrol at the s... |
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Martin306 |
TU Petrol Engines
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21-07-2020, 09:50 AM |
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Thread: Best way to speed up my Pug?
Post: RE: Best way to speed up my Pug?
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Caolan Wrote: (15-07-2020, 10:16 AM)
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Hi Everyone!
I bought my first car a 306 Meridian 4 1.4 Petrol at the start of the year and I love it! The car has had some issues but I still love it.
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Martin306 |
TU Petrol Engines
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19-07-2020, 11:43 AM |
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Thread: K-light code 52, exhaust values ok
Post: RE: K-light code 52, exhaust values ok
| Okay so generally when you introduce air to an engine quickly, if there is hesitation the engine isn't getting enough fuel.
I would first check the vacuum reference going to the fuel pressure regul... |
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Martin306 |
XU Petrol Engines
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08-06-2020, 02:49 PM |
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Thread: XUD Cambelt tracking side to side
Post: RE: XUD Cambelt tracking side to side
| I mean, sure it's possible for it to bend. normally they just break though.
I guess it's not been an issue for it in the past, it's maybe best just to leave it? :) |
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Martin306 |
XUD Section
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10-05-2020, 09:07 PM |
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Thread: XUD Cambelt tracking side to side
Post: RE: XUD Cambelt tracking side to side
| That should still be straight though, perhaps you've somehow managed to tighten the nut when the pulley isn't fully seated on the pump? |
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Martin306 |
XUD Section
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09-05-2020, 09:52 PM |
