Game for 4.5 owners....

[Mr Cerbera]

... and the game is
Re-organise these words to make a well known phrase or sentence...

"? take I do this fk the apart How"



I am trying to replace my coils and haven't got a clue where to start.
Tried undoing a nut and it wouldn't budge so the injectors started leaking.
Are any of these nuts left-handed ?
Can I just 'pull' the cables off the injectors or is there a retaining clip or is there a twist ?

Ta for any time you can spare ?

[Mr Cerbera]

Thunderroad said:

Sorry, nothing helpful to offer i'm afraid, but couldn't help but notice that little bit of yellow pasta you have tangled up and hanging between your bulkhead an engine. You should get rid of that. I hide my snacks in the drivers door pocket,

Ha ha, Simon. Sorry but I love my Tagliatelli fresh, with a hint of Mobil 1

[Mr Cerbera]

Thanks for all your suggestions, lads. 'Cept twinkam's

Shanksy87 said:

"Remove the fuel feed, smaller hex. Pull the rail off by pulling a 45 degree angle from one side to release 4 injectors then the other side should come. You can do it so all injectors stay attached to the rail comeplete with wiring...."

Shanksy, do you mean that once the two fuel rail securing straps are off that everything is push-fit on ?

ukkid35 said:

Don't pull the fuel rail until you have bought replacement injector seals..... you will destroy seals when refitting, so best get plenty of new ones beforehand.

Cheers Paul, I started to "think about doing this job" yonks ago but was put-off by not being able to find an accurate quote for a source for seal replacements. Got any hints ?

Ta !

[Mr Cerbera]

Thanks Guys.

You are STARS !!

(Dirty great big fk-off Crowbar just purchased)

[Mr Cerbera]

ukkid35 said:

I think 15mm are too large for the fuel rail, you may find they get pinched too easily, I think 14mm are a better fit.

However, no harm in getting both sizes and using the ones that work best for you.

Paul, given that I am the worst Dullo in the known Universe, I can't seem to find a parameter to set the OD (to 14 or 15mm) on the Website address that you kindly provided.

Any hints ?

Ta v.m.

Mr Dullo

[Mr Cerbera]

Thunderroad said:

I know they maybe a bit more expensive but for a few extra quid why not support one of our independent suppliers?? Peace of mind, and very helpfull guys on the end of the phone!!!
If we don't use them they will dissapear!! You know it will fit!!

Cheers Simon - just a bit too late - I've ordered two sets from separate sources.

RaceTech did well out of me anyway. I bought the full price Coli Packs from them anyway

[Mr Cerbera]

ukkid35 said:

The ones I recommend have a 7mm inside diameter with a cross section of 3.5mm, which means the outside diameter is 14mm.
.......

Good Grief, I am so dumb

So ordered ! (Thanks again)

Thunderroad said:

....
I'm sure i'm not telling you anything you don't already know Paul, glad you didn't take it the wrong way!
But everyone needs to consider this.

Look forward to buying you one if you can make it to CerbFest17

Edited by Mr Cerbera on Thursday 6th April 20:55

[Mr Cerbera]

Sh*t, b*gg*r, b*st*rd, p*ss, f*ck, f*rt !

I was attempting to remove the plug leads and No 8 has pulled off leaving the Plug Cap in place

Does anyone know if there is a 'special tool' for removing errant plug caps ?

Many thanks,

PJ
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ETA

Found it....

BUT it's impossible to have it delivered to Europe !

If you see one whilst perusing your local toolshop this weekend, but it for me will ya.
I'll see ya alright

Ta !

PJ
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ETA (x 2)

Bloody Germans ! What a wonderful people

My muscle-bound neighbour came to help and ripped the rubber cap straight off
However that did leave the metal contact insert still stuck on the plug end
BUT
after much concentration and beers the MoFu is off YeeeeeeHaaaaaaaa !!

Shanksy87 said:

....Would be worth looking at the oil pressure sensor underneath whilst it's out ....

Now that the coils are out, the next problem (?) I have is which of these (A) or (B) is the Oil pressure sensor. I am assuming it is B. If it is, what on Earth is (A) ?

Ta !

PJ

Edited by Mr Cerbera on Thursday 22 October 12:06

[Mr Cerbera]

[Mr Cerbera]

CerbWill said:

A is the oil pressure switch that puts the oil pressure light on and B is the feed to the oil pressure gauge.

Cheers Will, You're a STAR

[Mr Cerbera]

ukkid35 said:

If you change the oil pressure switch you must be very careful not to over-tighten the replacement.

Make sure the switch comes with a new copper washer, check the torque, and don't strip the thread!

If it's too lose the thing will leak, messy but not a disaster

If it's too tight and you strip the threads it will need a helicoil and an oil flush to remove the debris, you don't want that

Thanks for the warnings Paul,

Have already restarted the rebuild so she'll have to wait until next Christmas
(The whole fuel rail strip didn't turn out to be as bad as I had preconceived)

Damn ! Changed my mind and decided to fit new Oil Pressure bits but couldn't order them from TVR CP or RaceTech

Edited by Mr Cerbera on Tuesday 11th April 14:08

[Mr Cerbera]

Gentlemen,

The Firmament will be smiling a little more brightly tonight with your combined brilliance and the fact that one of its little stars will be out on the road again.
I truly thank you from the bottom of this old heart of mine (cue Rod) for your combined help during this harrowing time.

YeeeHaaa - a V8's Fuel rail rebuilt !

Beers are on me at CerbFest