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02 May 2011, 10:46 PM
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Thinking aloud here but could it be.....
A failed coil pack, resulting in no spark in one of the cylinders? But would Simon see a check engine light if a coil pack failed?
Other thoughts I had relate to head gasket and pressurising the cooling system BUT no oil contamination so that's not it.
Si, hope it's something simple mate. I'm here if you need a lift anywhere mate
A failed coil pack, resulting in no spark in one of the cylinders? But would Simon see a check engine light if a coil pack failed?
Other thoughts I had relate to head gasket and pressurising the cooling system BUT no oil contamination so that's not it.
Si, hope it's something simple mate. I'm here if you need a lift anywhere mate
02 May 2011, 11:14 PM
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sorry to here about your car fella, first if you had a leak from thermo housing why did you not fix it straght away ? and why run it with no thermostat ? this is not good as engine needs a thermostat to help it get to the right running temps as fast as possible for everything to run at its best
the noise and smoke could just be that turbo oil seals gone as water cools turbo but if water run low etc could have over heated it maybe and fudged oil seals if got to hot ?
did u check old thermostat to see if it was working ??
dose your rad fans still work ?
the noise and smoke could just be that turbo oil seals gone as water cools turbo but if water run low etc could have over heated it maybe and fudged oil seals if got to hot ?
did u check old thermostat to see if it was working ??
dose your rad fans still work ?
02 May 2011, 11:17 PM
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sorry to here about your car fella, first if you had a leak from thermo housing why did you not fix it straght away ? and why run it with no thermostat ? this is not good as engine needs a thermostat to help it get to the right running temps as fast as possible for everything to run at its best
the noise and smoke could just be that turbo oil seals gone as water cools turbo but if water run low etc could have over heated it maybe and fudged oil seals if got to hot ?
did u check old thermostat to see if it was working ??
dose your rad fans still work ?
the noise and smoke could just be that turbo oil seals gone as water cools turbo but if water run low etc could have over heated it maybe and fudged oil seals if got to hot ?
did u check old thermostat to see if it was working ??
dose your rad fans still work ?
02 May 2011, 11:37 PM
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sorry to here about your car fella, first if you had a leak from thermo housing why did you not fix it straght away ? and why run it with no thermostat ? this is not good as engine needs a thermostat to help it get to the right running temps as fast as possible for everything to run at its best
the noise and smoke could just be that turbo oil seals gone as water cools turbo but if water run low etc could have over heated it maybe and fudged oil seals if got to hot ?
did u check old thermostat to see if it was working ??
dose your rad fans still work ?
the noise and smoke could just be that turbo oil seals gone as water cools turbo but if water run low etc could have over heated it maybe and fudged oil seals if got to hot ?
did u check old thermostat to see if it was working ??
dose your rad fans still work ?
It needed about 500 mls of top up every day and a new thermostat was being ordered.
After the stat was removed I didn't get any repeat of the 2 overheating incidents and the car was running at near normal temps.
I thought it would be OK to run without a Stat in this weather, it was running between jut over a 1/4 and 1/2 way, on the temp gauge and took a little longer to warm up.
The rad was replaced after the 1st overheating incident, due to an end tank leaking - I thought that the car was losing fluid through the end tank under pressure. I guess the stat out, was the next port of call for a diagnosis, as when the new rad was fitted it got over hot again. The stat removal stopped it overheating.
The old Stat was placed in boiling water for while and it opened about 1cm - I read that it should open around 2.5cms around an inch
The rad fans work fine.
02 May 2011, 11:57 PM
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think you would need dylan or redwards to have a quick look at what that noise and smoke is as soon as mate and get that leak done and new thermo in then just leave the car run standing keeping a close eye on what the temps and engine is doing to check for leaks etc..and all fans ect working, it would also be a good idea to get a water temp gauge fitted at some stage as the impreza one in dash is poop lol
Not to scare you but might need to do a compression test to check everything is ok bottom end and that the ring lands or pistons are not damaged
Not to scare you but might need to do a compression test to check everything is ok bottom end and that the ring lands or pistons are not damaged
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03 May 2011, 08:49 AM
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Be home at 3 ill pop in to see you after I finish work. Won't be able to stay for long I need to catch up on my degree work that I have missed past couple of weeks (Ty) lol.
03 May 2011, 08:55 AM
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Thanks Dylan, I'd appreciate a trained ear to listen to it and also that you are busy Mate, at least then I can work out what to do next 
Cheers Dyl
Cheers Dyl
03 May 2011, 08:57 AM
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bloody hell sorry to hear about that.. hasnt this car just had a rebuild too? thats my worse fear, just in process of rebuilding mine, hope i dont get any issues.
03 May 2011, 09:09 AM
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Yeah rebuilt not too long ago, done about 6,000 miles on the build so far, at the moment I don't know what's happened to it
could have been a progressive cooling problem - not sure I'll post up any findings
03 May 2011, 01:48 PM
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Sorry for you Si but know the feeling only to well, ours just back from the doc again,It seems to be one thing after another, great cars but very expensive to keep, I think a woman is cheaper option. (Calv's dad)
no a chance! Getting an RCM 2.33 build would be by far the cheaper option
03 May 2011, 02:42 PM
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Money pits they are 
- Women could well work out cheaper as long as they don't want McDonalds and Burger King in the same evening !! Bit like Zo 
03 May 2011, 08:57 PM
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Bloody right Kev 
I will and thanks Taylor
Thanks Ry - I'm just waiting for the verdict after a Compression test and other checks Aaarrrgghhh
I will and thanks Taylor
Thanks Ry - I'm just waiting for the verdict after a Compression test and other checks Aaarrrgghhh
03 May 2011, 09:55 PM
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Gutted Si Thats a bit of a kick in the nuts Hope its a simple fix but does'nt sound like it
And it was me who dragged Zo to McD's and BK
Thats a bit of a kick in the nuts Hope its a simple fix but does'nt sound like itAnd it was me who dragged Zo to McD's and BK
04 May 2011, 08:29 AM
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Cheers Calv - My Nuts are killing Me !!! I was just starting to start the handling mod's on it too !! on the shelf now.
Good effort on the fast food front though mate I remember back in the day when Me and the Mrs were "Steppin Oot" most of our time spent in Kentucky, Spud u Like and there was a spiffing Drive Through Burger place in Baglan, where Pinetree Car's are now - Groundbreaking that was LOL
Good effort on the fast food front though mate
I remember back in the day when Me and the Mrs were "Steppin Oot" most of our time spent in Kentucky, Spud u Like and there was a spiffing Drive Through Burger place in Baglan, where Pinetree Car's are now - Groundbreaking that was LOL
04 May 2011, 08:06 PM
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None as yet Merv, thanks for asking............the Engine Pixie is on the case and is doing a Compression Test before we decide on the next course of action - maybe a trip to PixieLand...
06 May 2011, 04:27 PM
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Thanks Ozz - I'm thinking the worst at the moment so that anything good will be a bonus !! No news as yet, the engine Pixie is hard pushed at the minute but will have a look and see what's wrong when he's time 
