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r me second outing(total 50 miles covered) after a "service" and things are dropping off!!
Just tootling along A413 moderate boot down and pssssssssst! bloomin front turbo hose blows off, no hose clip to be seen anywhere. I reckon they may have loosened that pipe to facilitate changing the alternator belt.
So now wondering what else may have been missed!
Found an air filter has split around the hose mounting (I was charged £24.00 for the privilege of having an "air filter service kit" whatever that is)?
Does anyone know the K&N part No?
Also noticed a clonking sound from left rear on hard right hand turns at speed, any ideas?
I just had the hub nuts replaced at the service.
So I don't think it’s from the hub.
I'm going to do my own servicing from now on. Sod the bloody official Noble stamp in the book It's not worth a WK and for £1600 I think I might just have saved myself a good £1300.
F.C.
r me second outing(total 50 miles covered) after a "service" and things are dropping off!!Just tootling along A413 moderate boot down and pssssssssst! bloomin front turbo hose blows off, no hose clip to be seen anywhere. I reckon they may have loosened that pipe to facilitate changing the alternator belt.
So now wondering what else may have been missed!
Found an air filter has split around the hose mounting (I was charged £24.00 for the privilege of having an "air filter service kit" whatever that is)?
Does anyone know the K&N part No?
Also noticed a clonking sound from left rear on hard right hand turns at speed, any ideas?
I just had the hub nuts replaced at the service.
So I don't think it’s from the hub.
I'm going to do my own servicing from now on. Sod the bloody official Noble stamp in the book It's not worth a W
K and for £1600 I think I might just have saved myself a good £1300. F.C.
F.C. said:
obes said:
Cheers for that I was after the part no for an M400 Filter I can find a "normal"one with a central hose inlet but not the offset version for The M400.F.C.
F.C.
F.C. said:
Br me second outing(total 50 miles covered) after a "service" and things are dropping off!!
Just tootling along A413 moderate boot down and pssssssssst! bloomin front turbo hose blows off, no hose clip to be seen anywhere. I reckon they may have loosened that pipe to facilitate changing the alternator belt.
So now wondering what else may have been missed!
Found an air filter has split around the hose mounting (I was charged £24.00 for the privilege of having an "air filter service kit" whatever that is)?
Does anyone know the K&N part No?
Also noticed a clonking sound from left rear on hard right hand turns at speed, any ideas?
I just had the hub nuts replaced at the service.
So I don't think it’s from the hub.
I'm going to do my own servicing from now on. Sod the bloody official Noble stamp in the book It's not worth a WK and for £1600 I think I might just have saved myself a good £1300.
F.C.
Have you brought this to the atention of the "Service" centre? Be interesting to hear what they say. Check your hub nuts before you take it out again though, may not have been tightened to the correct torque!!r me second outing(total 50 miles covered) after a "service" and things are dropping off!!Just tootling along A413 moderate boot down and pssssssssst! bloomin front turbo hose blows off, no hose clip to be seen anywhere. I reckon they may have loosened that pipe to facilitate changing the alternator belt.
So now wondering what else may have been missed!
Found an air filter has split around the hose mounting (I was charged £24.00 for the privilege of having an "air filter service kit" whatever that is)?
Does anyone know the K&N part No?
Also noticed a clonking sound from left rear on hard right hand turns at speed, any ideas?
I just had the hub nuts replaced at the service.
So I don't think it’s from the hub.
I'm going to do my own servicing from now on. Sod the bloody official Noble stamp in the book It's not worth a W
K and for £1600 I think I might just have saved myself a good £1300. F.C.
F.C. said:
F.C. said:
obes said:
Cheers for that I was after the part no for an M400 Filter I can find a "normal"one with a central hose inlet but not the offset version for The M400.F.C.
F.C.
NobleGuy said:
F.C. said:
I'm going to do my own servicing from now on. Sod the bloody official Noble stamp in the book It's not worth a WK and for £1600 I think I might just have saved myself a good £1300.
At that price I'd a be bit pissed off too.K and for £1600 I think I might just have saved myself a good £1300. Igot my butt spanked royally! I had to fax the bill to my real dealer recently for some warranty work to be paid for and they laughed their heads off at me
Said they would have been close to a grand cheaper!You learns your lessons..........
G
Mr Noble said:
NobleGuy said:
F.C. said:
I'm going to do my own servicing from now on. Sod the bloody official Noble stamp in the book It's not worth a WK and for £1600 I think I might just have saved myself a good £1300.
At that price I'd a be bit pissed off too.K and for £1600 I think I might just have saved myself a good £1300. Igot my butt spanked royally! I had to fax the bill to my real dealer recently for some warranty work to be paid for and they laughed their heads off at me
Said they would have been close to a grand cheaper!You learns your lessons..........
G
. These Noble dealers seem to have a bit of a monopoly going on! Isn't that illegal? 
F.C.
Hi Guys,
I serviced my 3 when I bought it last November (24k service) and was pretty shocked at the general lack of previous care (service items) during the job. All the brakes were sticking, handbrake shoes worn out, air filters black etc,etc and only 3000 miles after the last Noble dealer service. Also was quoted around a grand for the 24k service (just to keep a Noble stamp).
The car has undergone a full ground up refurb over the last winter and now is tiptop, I'm only grateful I'm a vehicle technician and can do the work myself. The car is very basic really, I'm shocked at some of the bills I have for my car from the dealers for what is pretty straight forward work.
Dave
I serviced my 3 when I bought it last November (24k service) and was pretty shocked at the general lack of previous care (service items) during the job. All the brakes were sticking, handbrake shoes worn out, air filters black etc,etc and only 3000 miles after the last Noble dealer service. Also was quoted around a grand for the 24k service (just to keep a Noble stamp).
The car has undergone a full ground up refurb over the last winter and now is tiptop, I'm only grateful I'm a vehicle technician and can do the work myself. The car is very basic really, I'm shocked at some of the bills I have for my car from the dealers for what is pretty straight forward work.
Dave
Edited by D_G on Saturday 14th July 14:04
honestbob said:
Well is there anything difficult about servicing a Noble? I'm racking my brains to think of anything out of the ordinary but have come to a full stop. No specialist tools or equipment either.
I have to agree,
I have the 1G Racing M400 build manual and so long as you have access and can use a torque wrench there's not much to frighten anyone who has a reasonable amount of mechanical knowledge and sympathy.I just got myself a set of jacking ramps and I'm going to take the underside panels off and clean and grease everything in sight, then I'm going to get a 3.0 V6 lump and build a half decent up-grade engine for sensible money.
When my engine feels like its tired enough I'll swap it out and get the gearbox strengthened and re-built.
F.C.
honestbob said:
Well is there anything difficult about servicing a Noble? I'm racking my brains to think of anything out of the ordinary but have come to a full stop. No specialist tools or equipment either.
Not if you've had 5 days training from the factory 
You can clearly service it yourself, but now that Nobles are in the 20-45k bracket, and there is a healthy churn in the market, come resale time are you confident that that new owner won't be put off by no approved stamp, and you'll have to knock thousands off the price to shift it?
Of course if it's a "keeper" then it doesn't matter.
J
joust said:
honestbob said:
Well is there anything difficult about servicing a Noble? I'm racking my brains to think of anything out of the ordinary but have come to a full stop. No specialist tools or equipment either.
Not if you've had 5 days training from the factory You can clearly service it yourself, but now that Nobles are in the 20-45k bracket, and there is a healthy churn in the market, come resale time are you confident that that new owner won't be put off by no approved stamp, and you'll have to knock thousands off the price to shift it?
Of course if it's a "keeper" then it doesn't matter.
J
joust said:
honestbob said:
Well is there anything difficult about servicing a Noble? I'm racking my brains to think of anything out of the ordinary but have come to a full stop. No specialist tools or equipment either.
Not if you've had 5 days training from the factory You can clearly service it yourself, but now that Nobles are in the 20-45k bracket, and there is a healthy churn in the market, come resale time are you confident that that new owner won't be put off by no approved stamp, and you'll have to knock thousands off the price to shift it?
Of course if it's a "keeper" then it doesn't matter.
J
F.C.
honestbob said:
Of course if it's a "keeper" then it doesn't matter.
What question? Can you service them yourself? If you've got the compentance and know what needs doing then sure. Are you saying the 5 day course approved mechanics go on is them all sitting around drinking tea 
Here is the list of things done from the US manual.
Service & Inspect at 1000 Miles, Then every 6000-miles / 12 months
Lights
Marker : High Beam : Main Beam (operation & Alignment) : Tail : Brake : Indicators : Hazards
Wipers
Check Wiper Blades & Park Position : Wiper & Washer Operations : Washer Jets & Fluid Level
Bodywork
Panel Fit : Paint Finish : Panel Fasteners : Windows (operation & seals) Lube Front & Rear Panel Hinges
Security
Door Locks (Check operation & lubricate) : Central Locking & Alarm Operation : Emergency Door Release
Engine
Visual Check for Fluid Leaks & Damage : Check Engine Mounts for Wear/Damage : Check Bolts
Coolant
Check Level – top off as necessary – Tighten Hose Clamps
Engine Oil
Drain : Replace Oil Filter : Refill
Spark Plugs
Replace at 6000 miles : Gap at .040
Clutch
Check Hydraulic Fluid Level : Check for Leaks or Damage
Brakes
Check Hydraulic Fluid Level : Check for Leaks or Damage : Check Pad and Disc Wear
Tires
Check condition and Wear : Check Tread Depths (see page 2) : Check for Missing Wheel Weights
Gearbox
Visual Check for Leaks and Damage: Check Fluid Level (top off if necessary) : Check Linkage (adjust as necessary)
Exhaust
Check for Cracks, Leaks or Damage : Check Secure Location
Chassis
Check Chassis and Undercarriage for Damage
Steering
Check for Wear/Damage : Check PAS Fluid (top off if necessary)
Suspension
Check all Components, fittings and bushes for Wear/Damage : Check and Tighten Wheel Nuts, Check
Wheel Bearings
Axel Nuts Check, Tighten to 250 LbFt Use Thread Lock If Found Lose Carry Out Road Test
Service & Inspect Every 12000 Miles / 24 Months
Air Filters
Clean and re-oil
Air Conditioning
Replace Belts
Fuel Filters
Replace
Gearbox
Change Oil
Service & Inspect Every 24000 Miles / 48 Months
Brakes
Change Fluid
Clutch
Change Hydraulic Fluid
Coolant
Drain Coolant, Flush and Replace
At Every Service
Engine
Cold Starting
Interior
Seat Belt/harness operation and adjustment : Steering Column Adjustment : Steering Wheel Centered
Ventilation/AC
Operation of Air-Conditioning at all Speeds : Operation of Heater/Defroster/Vents
Driving
General Handling : Pulling to One Side : Vibrations (wheels/driveshafts) : Wind Noise : Bearing Noise
Brakes
Handbrake Operation : Footbrake Operation – Pulling to One Side, Noisy, Grabbing (F/R?) : Pedal Feel
Clutch/Gears
Clutch Operation (Wear/Pedal/Smell) : Gear Change and Lever Position : Noise
Engine
General Performance, Idling, Acceleration (when cold and when warm) : Hot Starting : Noise
Instruments
Illumination : Function : Accuracy
Trim
Noises : Missing
Or is it will it matter? Not if you don't want to resell it. If you do, then like any car a full FSH is worth more.
Edited by joust on Monday 16th July 07:52
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