Ragged it then didn't let it cool before stopping engine.....
17 June 2008, 04:49 PM
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Long story short:
Some dim wit clipped my wing mirror in a country lane. I hopped out of the car and saw that he'd marked my wing mirror. Only minor but it put the fury of the devil in me so I swung round and gave chase. Quite enjoyed it actually.
Anyway, he pulls over and I jump out, and while he's telling me I'm being ridiculous I notice an odd smell, and suddenly remember the protocol for leaving engine running for a few minutes after hard driving. About 2 minutes had passed before I realised and immediately started the engine, and no more smells.
Everything seems fine, but what damage might I have done?
Jarv
Some dim wit clipped my wing mirror in a country lane. I hopped out of the car and saw that he'd marked my wing mirror. Only minor but it put the fury of the devil in me so I swung round and gave chase. Quite enjoyed it actually.
Anyway, he pulls over and I jump out, and while he's telling me I'm being ridiculous I notice an odd smell, and suddenly remember the protocol for leaving engine running for a few minutes after hard driving. About 2 minutes had passed before I realised and immediately started the engine, and no more smells.
Everything seems fine, but what damage might I have done?
Jarv
17 June 2008, 05:51 PM
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There is a little sticker on the driver's door of my classic (don't know about new ages) advising that the engine should be allowed to idle for a minute immediately after hard used before shutting off. If you're not driving off boost for a while before shutting off, then it might be a good idea if you were to heed this advice 
17 June 2008, 08:38 PM
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You chased someone down a country lane because they accidently clipped your wing mirror? Nice one 
You deserve your motor to blow up if you do stupid sh*t like that. Accidents happen, get over it. Chasing him and getting all road rage at him isnt going to make your scratch magically dissapear.
You deserve your motor to blow up if you do stupid sh*t like that. Accidents happen, get over it. Chasing him and getting all road rage at him isnt going to make your scratch magically dissapear.
17 June 2008, 11:38 PM
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18 June 2008, 03:12 AM
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Sounds like a chav attitude
A normal person would take the number plate down and report it to the police. We have car insuarance and council tax for a reason.
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18 June 2008, 12:26 PM
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Anyway! back to the topic of warming/cooling.
How long do you guys leave your car to warm before boosting first drive of the day (ie: morning run). It usually takes my water temp about 5-7 mins to reach optimum temp & then i leave it usually another 5-10 mins. Am i over parenoid???
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18 June 2008, 02:33 PM
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Yeah im sure it will be a top police priority mate.
Anyway! back to the topic of warming/cooling.
How long do you guys leave your car to warm before boosting first drive of the day (ie: morning run). It usually takes my water temp about 5-7 mins to reach optimum temp & then i leave it usually another 5-10 mins. Am i over parenoid???
Anyway! back to the topic of warming/cooling.
How long do you guys leave your car to warm before boosting first drive of the day (ie: morning run). It usually takes my water temp about 5-7 mins to reach optimum temp & then i leave it usually another 5-10 mins. Am i over parenoid???
I drive sub-3000 RPM until then, which isn't hard as it's country lanes for the first 7 miles in any direction, not stopping/starting.
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