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Post by scottydugg on Sept 8, 2022 14:43:49 GMT
That's a sign! Get'em'bought! |
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Post by onepaintedman on Sept 9, 2022 9:03:23 GMT
Had a play with the cranking IACV duty settings but didn't make much difference. Black Boots quoted £499 Inc VAT for brand new Sportives which was very reasonable tbh, but fitting and new ancillaries (All bolts will snap, or need to be cut off) bumps the price. What's it doing when it's cranking? Are you getting backfires/cranking slowing down? Hyrdolocking during cranking? I made a lot of mistakes trying to get mine to go, is the only reason I'm trying to help  Takes around 10secs of continuous cranking and throttle feathering to fire, revs then spike before falling rapidly. Then dies on the first couple of attempts before finally it will start normally(ish). Not enough fuel in one of the starting phases/cycles? |
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Post by scottydugg on Sept 9, 2022 9:32:56 GMT
What's it doing when it's cranking? Are you getting backfires/cranking slowing down? Hyrdolocking during cranking? I made a lot of mistakes trying to get mine to go, is the only reason I'm trying to help Takes around 10secs of continuous cranking and throttle feathering to fire, revs then spike before falling rapidly. Then dies on the first couple of attempts before finally it will start normally(ish). Not enough fuel in one of the starting phases/cycles? I would look at your cranking IACV duty, if you adjust that so you don't need to use throttle to start it. then once it'll start, adjust IACV duty for cold coolant temps so it'll catch it. I had to open up my idle air screw and balance my throttle body stop before I could get it to work. If it needs throttle to start, adjust your IACV. If it backfires it needs more fuel essentially, as there's not enough to start and it builds up till you get the big bang. Charge your battery as well, even if you think you don't need to, just to be safe. |
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Post by onepaintedman on Sept 11, 2022 15:05:32 GMT
Takes around 10secs of continuous cranking and throttle feathering to fire, revs then spike before falling rapidly. Then dies on the first couple of attempts before finally it will start normally(ish). Not enough fuel in one of the starting phases/cycles? I would look at your cranking IACV duty, if you adjust that so you don't need to use throttle to start it. then once it'll start, adjust IACV duty for cold coolant temps so it'll catch it. I had to open up my idle air screw and balance my throttle body stop before I could get it to work. If it needs throttle to start, adjust your IACV. If it backfires it needs more fuel essentially, as there's not enough to start and it builds up till you get the big bang. Charge your battery as well, even if you think you don't need to, just to be safe. Car's now completely dead. Doesn't even click on ignition and battery is fully charged. Think I killed the starter motor. |
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Post by scottydugg on Sept 11, 2022 21:01:47 GMT
I would look at your cranking IACV duty, if you adjust that so you don't need to use throttle to start it. then once it'll start, adjust IACV duty for cold coolant temps so it'll catch it. I had to open up my idle air screw and balance my throttle body stop before I could get it to work. If it needs throttle to start, adjust your IACV. If it backfires it needs more fuel essentially, as there's not enough to start and it builds up till you get the big bang. Charge your battery as well, even if you think you don't need to, just to be safe. Car's now completely dead. Doesn't even click on ignition and battery is fully charged. Think I killed the starter motor. Did you let it cool off between cranking? Get a mk2 starter in there if you need to change it, only uses 2 of rhe original bokts but I've been fine throughout. Could be the battery still, mine got to a point the charging did nothing. Try jumping it off another car? |
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Post by onepaintedman on Apr 6, 2023 14:03:08 GMT
Well, summers on the way, so it's time to start 'again' with Ronin.
I forgot I'd killed the starter motor, or whatever it is I've done. I just parked him up in September and have not touched him since. The rear spring was broken on the suspension and I'd just lost the will and run out of funds.
Fortunes have changed though. I've been promoted and offered a perm position where I've been working on rolling 6 month Fixed term contracts for the last two years, so a little more disposable income to play with now
I've just been quoted £870 to supply and fit MeisterR Sportive Coilovers Inc 4 wheel alignment, which I think is a great deal, so need to get Ronin fired up and running ASAP.
Hoping it's 'just' a starter motor!
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Post by zoona on Apr 6, 2023 14:41:11 GMT
You are mean to that poor little car.
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Post by Zed. on Apr 7, 2023 9:57:53 GMT
I forgot I'd killed the starter motor, or whatever it is I've done. Hoping it's 'just' a starter motor! could be the ignition switch?? easy to 'hotwire' the startermotor by crossing the solenoid  otherwise, I've a few starters.... Rich. |
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Post by onepaintedman on Apr 14, 2023 23:00:19 GMT
You are mean to that poor little car. It's true. I am. |
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Post by onepaintedman on Apr 14, 2023 23:03:09 GMT
I forgot I'd killed the starter motor, or whatever it is I've done. Hoping it's 'just' a starter motor! could be the ignition switch?? easy to 'hotwire' the startermotor by crossing the solenoid otherwise, I've a few starters.... Rich. We'll soon find out fella. New starter motor arrived this morning. Solenoid is clicking, so don't think it's the ignition switch and battery is putting out 12.45 I tried hitting the starter motor with a hammer but it just won't crank! |
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Post by onepaintedman on Sept 2, 2023 7:17:47 GMT
Thread resurrection!
After a long break from all things 5 (and abandoning Ronin halfway through the starter motor install, because I was frustrated by the lack of access to the bolts), I've decided to return to getting him sorted again.
Whilst he's still on axle stands I've finally bitten the bullet and ordered some MeisterR coilovers. With a broken rear spring on the 33 year old Bilsteins I felt it was finally the opportunity to retire them.
Couldn't quite bring myself to part with a bag of sand for Zeta CRDs, so have just gone for Sportives (fast road use), which were on offer at Bofi Racing (10% off).
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Post by atlex on Sept 2, 2023 12:21:38 GMT
They'll help you enjoy the car more than the billies :-) <B
Photos!
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Post by dickie on Sept 2, 2023 20:58:19 GMT
I am happy with my car on brand new billies and matching new springs with IL motorsports bushings.
I am trying to keep it as close to stock as possible apart from engine fiddling !!!
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Post by onepaintedman on Sept 4, 2023 6:30:47 GMT
To be honest, I have absolutely loved the car on the Bilsteins and had no intention to change them, but when I went to get the spring changed at BlackBoots/Wheels in Motion the guys told me three of the dampers were weeping and it was finally time to say goodbye.
Wonder if the Meisters will last as long? 🤔
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Post by onepaintedman on Sept 5, 2023 6:41:12 GMT
Coilies are on back-order due to the discount deal. Dispatch due October 3rd, which gives me some time to get the starter motor installation finished and try and work out why the replacement windscreen wiper motor is so sloooooow. Still haven't sold the Alfa either, as it's been an incredibly busy season of Athletics training/competition for the boys (Training 4x a week, with every weekend dedicated to it). |
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le sigh
Jul 15, 2023 20:03:52 GMT
le sigh
Jul 15, 2023 20:03:52 GMT