3000M bad misfire when hot
Discussion
plasticpig72 said:
o.k. i'll do a test for gas in coolant to check head gasket but i hope it's not the head gaskets. I've never taken the heads off a V6 before
. I'll cross my fingers when i do the test and hope it proves head gaskets to be good
I've just ordered the kit RESTOM DETECT 8840 it's a pink liquid that changes colour if gas present
Alan
Would have thought most "local" garages would have been able to do the test for you?. I'll cross my fingers when i do the test and hope it proves head gaskets to be goodI've just ordered the kit RESTOM DETECT 8840 it's a pink liquid that changes colour if gas present
Alan
Edited by plasticpig72 on Wednesday 10th August 08:23
Maybe i'm wrong and it won't be the first from far but i think it's a misfire which suggests Electrical problem. I have ordered new condenser and points which are easy to change. For me the problem is not a splutter which would be carb.
1.I am sure the return line i have added at the fuel pump outlet was needed, now pump stays cool and also fuel line.
2. I have fitted a Bosch 12V pressure filled coil and removed the cold start with resistor.
When i have fitted a new condenser and points i will road test and see
Alan
1.I am sure the return line i have added at the fuel pump outlet was needed, now pump stays cool and also fuel line.
2. I have fitted a Bosch 12V pressure filled coil and removed the cold start with resistor.
When i have fitted a new condenser and points i will road test and see
Alan
Will do dollyman (was it a dolly sprint, always liked them)
It's an autochoke for the moment and the car does seem very thirsty.
Anyway i don't like auto chokes and i don't want hot water flowing through the carb.
I have a manuel kit in my stock of goodies
That swmbo hasn't accounted for
I need to get the 3000M through "la Contrôle Technique" (french mot) then i can get a "Carte Grise Collection" (V5 for cars over 30 years old).
Alan
It's an autochoke for the moment and the car does seem very thirsty.
Anyway i don't like auto chokes and i don't want hot water flowing through the carb.
I have a manuel kit in my stock of goodies
That swmbo hasn't accounted forI need to get the 3000M through "la Contrôle Technique" (french mot) then i can get a "Carte Grise Collection" (V5 for cars over 30 years old).
Alan
plasticpig72 said:
Will do dollyman (was it a dolly sprint, always liked them)
It's an autochoke for the moment and the car does seem very thirsty.
Anyway i don't like auto chokes and i don't want hot water flowing through the carb.
I have a manuel kit in my stock of goodies That swmbo hasn't accounted for
I need to get the 3000M through "la Contrôle Technique" (french mot) then i can get a "Carte Grise Collection" (V5 for cars over 30 years old).
Alan
HA HA, It's an autochoke for the moment and the car does seem very thirsty.
Anyway i don't like auto chokes and i don't want hot water flowing through the carb.
I have a manuel kit in my stock of goodies
That swmbo hasn't accounted forI need to get the 3000M through "la Contrôle Technique" (french mot) then i can get a "Carte Grise Collection" (V5 for cars over 30 years old).
Alan
When we lived in France we had to get a Carte Gris. Take the application to one window where it is read and checked and then stamped. Take the stamped application to another window where they take your money and re stamp it then take the double stamped form to a third window to pick up the carte Gris document. All in the same room
Mad
My 3000M has passed "Contrôle Technique" (french mot) + i now have "attestation FFVE" (type approuval certificate).
The new system is
1. present papers V5, FFVE and application.
2. go to pay at cash desk.
Very simple and "Carte Grise" arrives by post at your house about 3 days later.
In England i think you get the V5 about 3 weeks later by post.
Alan
The new system is
1. present papers V5, FFVE and application.
2. go to pay at cash desk.
Very simple and "Carte Grise" arrives by post at your house about 3 days later.
In England i think you get the V5 about 3 weeks later by post.
Alan
I have just looked at the Fuse Box to check to see if all spades are nice and tight/clean. I found a few loose so adjusted them and cleaned.
Next to the Fuse Box are several harness connecters.
One of the connecters for a big Brown wire in and out original NO BIG BROWN WIRE which is the power supply to Ignition Switch The wire had been cut where it enters connecter and cut at exit. Some idiot had reconnected the Big Brown Wire with a chocolate block to bypass the connecter which makes a very iffy contact in true Heath Robinson/Macgyver style.You can imagine i am well impressed
Could this be the cause of the misfiring with a bad contact. F.I.O. the chocolate block is in the trash can.
Alan
Next to the Fuse Box are several harness connecters.
One of the connecters for a big Brown wire in and out original NO BIG BROWN WIRE which is the power supply to Ignition Switch
The wire had been cut where it enters connecter and cut at exit. Some idiot had reconnected the Big Brown Wire with a chocolate block to bypass the connecter which makes a very iffy contact in true Heath Robinson/Macgyver style.You can imagine i am well impressedCould this be the cause of the misfiring with a bad contact. F.I.O. the chocolate block is in the trash can.
Alan
plasticpig72 said:
I have just looked at the Fuse Box to check to see if all spades are nice and tight/clean. I found a few loose so adjusted them and cleaned.
Next to the Fuse Box are several harness connecters.
One of the connecters for a big Brown wire in and out original NO BIG BROWN WIRE which is the power supply to Ignition Switch The wire had been cut where it enters connecter and cut at exit. Some idiot had reconnected the Big Brown Wire with a chocolate block to bypass the connecter which makes a very iffy contact in true Heath Robinson/Macgyver style.You can imagine i am well impressed
Could this be the cause of the misfiring with a bad contact. F.I.O. the chocolate block is in the trash can.
Alan
Whoever invented those things should be shot the most horrible things going.Next to the Fuse Box are several harness connecters.
One of the connecters for a big Brown wire in and out original NO BIG BROWN WIRE which is the power supply to Ignition Switch
The wire had been cut where it enters connecter and cut at exit. Some idiot had reconnected the Big Brown Wire with a chocolate block to bypass the connecter which makes a very iffy contact in true Heath Robinson/Macgyver style.You can imagine i am well impressedCould this be the cause of the misfiring with a bad contact. F.I.O. the chocolate block is in the trash can.
Alan
Sounds like your re building the car one bit at a time Alan.
Eventually you will have done it all
Andrew
Gassing Station | TVR Classics | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff