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Thread: Glow Plugs or what?!
Post: RE: Glow Plugs or what?!
Danny Wideboy Wrote: (17-11-2015, 03:05 PM)
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How quick does the starter motor turn?
If that is a bit lazy it will struggle to start first thing in the morning.
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Hey man, thats a very valid poi... |
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timpug |
XUD Section
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23-11-2015, 08:00 AM |
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Thread: Glow Plugs or what?!
Post: RE: Glow Plugs or what?!
I got my hands on AC Delco which I read/heard are not bad at all. I compared the size and they are bigger than what I took out (it had NGK if Im not mistaken).
I havent tested the alternator/batte... |
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XUD Section
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17-11-2015, 02:10 PM |
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Thread: Glow Plugs or what?!
Post: Glow Plugs or what?!
Good morning guys,
I am pretty sure this has been asked 100 times but I dont understand fully.
Ok so this is the situation:
- Changed the glow plug relay
- Changed the glow plugs themselves
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timpug |
XUD Section
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17-11-2015, 07:19 AM |
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Thread: Hard clutch even after replacing
Post: RE: Hard clutch even after replacing
Hey Poodle,
Thanks for the heads up with the bush, I will be doing some servicing on her soon and investigate that!
@miles, I didnt even think of the bearings and can almost guarantee that they... |
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Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking
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30-09-2015, 09:33 AM |
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Thread: Hard clutch even after replacing
Post: RE: Hard clutch even after replacing
Yeah difficult to press down doesnt even explain it man, its really extreme.
As to end user error, it may very well be. However I do not ride the clutch, I dont ever keep the clutch engaged on a h... |
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Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking
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29-09-2015, 05:59 AM |
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Thread: Hard clutch even after replacing
Post: RE: Hard clutch even after replacing
Paul_13 Wrote: (28-09-2015, 07:52 AM)
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Have you removed the spring on the pedal?
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Yeah thats been done sir. Removed it when I initially started getting pain in my knee :P Didnt really help all ... |
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Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking
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28-09-2015, 08:20 AM |
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Thread: Hard clutch even after replacing
Post: Hard clutch even after replacing
Hey guys,
Recently I had some issues with my clutch. Initially it was hard as nails (to the point where I couldnt press it properly to the floor). It eventually gave in and I had a mechanic replace ... |
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timpug |
Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking
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28-09-2015, 07:49 AM |
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Thread: No Friday Thread?
Post: RE: No Friday Thread?
Friday: Finish work at 2pm, 45 mins more :) Go to the mall and buy some gifts and stuff for friends
Saturday: Go to the mountain (Troodos) and have a lunch with a friend from work, go to Kykkos monas... |
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timpug |
The Couch
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14-08-2015, 10:17 AM |
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Thread: Best oil to use with a XUD9TE
Post: RE: Best oil to use with a XUD9TE
I just read about 15W-40 Semi-Synth being the standard. Any harm with that? Or stick with the 10W-40?
Might sound stupid, but is there any difference in the fact its diesel or petrol? Is there dif... |
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timpug |
XUD Section
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10-08-2015, 08:44 AM |
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Thread: Best oil to use with a XUD9TE
Post: Best oil to use with a XUD9TE
Hey guys,
I did a quick search and could not for the life of me find some info regarding oil to use in my car.
Just to give you a quick overview, in Cyprus it peaks at 43 deg so if I can get a... |
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timpug |
XUD Section
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1,827 |
10-08-2015, 05:47 AM |
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Thread: Best wheels
Post: RE: Best wheels
195/50/15 or 195/55/15. For cheaper & more available I think the 55 wall is the better option. Depends on the cost of tyres there though.
I am trying to source a set of these rims in Cyprus as well, ... |
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timpug |
Interior, Exterior, ICE
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1,434 |
06-08-2015, 06:24 AM |
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Thread: Red Devil 1.9 D-Turbo
Post: RE: Red Devil 1.9 D-Turbo
Hey Poodle, so I found a 2nd hand glow plug relay and fitted that in the hope of helping. It seems that either the sensor that detects when its "at temperature" is damaged or not enough volts are goin... |
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timpug |
306 Projects
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03-08-2015, 06:20 AM |
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Thread: eye watering!
Post: RE: eye watering!
Ah shame man! Thats really unlucky :( Its actually more scary to drive a classic/antique/rare car than anything think. More worried about what happens vs just enjoying it |
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timpug |
The Couch
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29-07-2015, 06:03 AM |
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Thread: Where is everyone located?
Post: RE: Where is everyone located?
Im In Nicosia, Cyprus :) Pretty sure Im the only dude on the island that is a member of the forum/club |
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timpug |
The Couch
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27-07-2015, 12:56 PM |
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Thread: Red Devil 1.9 D-Turbo
Post: RE: Red Devil 1.9 D-Turbo
Whats up peeps,
I did some work on the weekend on the car. I changed the linkages to the updates steel ones and then tried to fit the backseat belts in and was not able to complete it. And also go... |
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timpug |
306 Projects
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3,442 |
26-07-2015, 07:27 AM |
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Thread: friday !!
Post: RE: friday !!
Fri: Go home at 2:00 local time, do a spot of shopping, and then work on my car in the 38-39deg heat. Fitting the new uprated gear linkages, and then the rear seatbelts
Sat: Loaf about, maybe go to t... |
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timpug |
The Couch
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24-07-2015, 08:46 AM |
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Thread: Unplugged a fuse and now lights keep flickering
Post: RE: Unplugged a fuse and now lights keep flickerin...
Ok resolved this guys, just had to follow Nialls instructions properly and everything was ok :) |
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timpug |
Electrics
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23-07-2015, 07:09 AM |
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Thread: Anyone play golf?
Post: RE: Anyone play golf?
Hey hey,
While you are starting golf its pretty much just finding your rhythm and getting a good swing. It doesnt actually make a difference what set of clubs you are using in the beginning. Once yo... |
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timpug |
The Couch
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17-07-2015, 05:44 AM |
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Thread: What do you do for a living?
Post: RE: What do you do for a living?
Im currently a Systems Engineer for a telecommunications company in Cyprus. The systems I mainly handle are Microsoft but I am always open to the idea for open source :)
Been doing this kinda work... |
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timpug |
The Couch
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16-07-2015, 10:58 AM |
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Thread: Gear linkages
Post: RE: Gear linkages
And you guys can confirm that these will fit on a '97 phase 2 1.9 Dturbo?
I really wouldnt want to order the wrong thing sheesh :(
Edit: Ok ordered it and will advise if it fits well etc :) Should a... |
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timpug |
Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking
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15-07-2015, 09:16 AM |
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Thread: Gear linkages
Post: RE: Gear linkages
Sorry to revive an old thread, just shopping around for uprated gear linkage set and found a couple. Anyone get first hand experience with any of them? I emailed BakerBM to see if they ship to me, oth... |
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Suspension, Transmission, Handling & Braking
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15-07-2015, 07:01 AM |
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Thread: Red Devil 1.9 D-Turbo
Post: RE: Red Devil 1.9 D-Turbo
Ok so I havent done all that much work lately on my car, its been too damn hot to work outside usually :P
But here is the progress of my work on Sunday. I got a hold of clips that could open the r... |
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timpug |
306 Projects
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3,442 |
13-07-2015, 09:52 AM |
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Thread: Red Devil 1.9 D-Turbo
Post: RE: Red Devil 1.9 D-Turbo
Hey guys,
A pic of my clean baby :)
Changed out the glowplugs but still seeing long wait times and multiple ignition on's to get her started. Relay is clicking on and off but gotta check conta... |
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timpug |
306 Projects
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04-07-2015, 09:18 AM |
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Thread: Red Devil 1.9 D-Turbo
Post: RE: Red Devil 1.9 D-Turbo
Just a quick update. I have changed the glow plugs and she is still taking 2 rounds of ignition to get warm.
Next to check is the glow plug relay, from what I can see to test it, get someone to tur... |
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timpug |
306 Projects
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01-07-2015, 06:43 AM |
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Thread: Red Devil 1.9 D-Turbo
Post: RE: Red Devil 1.9 D-Turbo
Hey guys,
After all my questions, heres some pics :) The one is from my road when I fitted the lights (ps that was approx 8 at night I think). And the other was taken near the top of Mount Olympus... |
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timpug |
306 Projects
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22-06-2015, 06:31 AM |