My cerb 4.2 sounds rough on a cold start
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Yes, they all do that.
Also, do what SXS says.(keep it below 3000 revs). Wait for the temp to go up, and the oil pressure to slightly drop to the 'normal' position. Mine is around 65-68 when cold, but drops to 60 when hot, and is on the revs. Yours won't neccesarily show the same readings, but the 'drop' effect will be the same. This is when you can give it stick.
It supprises me that when someone sells these types of cars, that they dont pass on important bits of info to the new owner.
Treat her with respect. You'll have so much pleasure. In fact, the most pleasure you can have keeping your trousers on
Also, do what SXS says.(keep it below 3000 revs). Wait for the temp to go up, and the oil pressure to slightly drop to the 'normal' position. Mine is around 65-68 when cold, but drops to 60 when hot, and is on the revs. Yours won't neccesarily show the same readings, but the 'drop' effect will be the same. This is when you can give it stick.
It supprises me that when someone sells these types of cars, that they dont pass on important bits of info to the new owner.
Treat her with respect. You'll have so much pleasure. In fact, the most pleasure you can have keeping your trousers on
SXS said:
DO NOT rev her when starting from cold - let her idle by herself for at least 10 mins and upto 15 mins or real cold days - keep that engine running sweet and those liners/bearings in top top condition.... 
But I'm guessing you already knew that
Drive away immediately and don't let her idle for 10 minutes, keep revs low while driving until she has fully warmed up.
SXS said:
DO NOT rev her when starting from cold - let her idle by herself for at least 10 mins and upto 15 mins or real cold days - keep that engine running sweet and those liners/bearings in top top condition....
But I'm guessing you already knew that
Pistonheads Cerbera FAQ said:
What is the best starting procedure for the car?
Some dealers neglect to mention that when you start the car, partly depress the throttle as the engine turns over. This should make it start easily. Without this, starting can be next to impossible, however owners can easily fail to try this if they have got so used to modern computer managed cars in which you are told NOT to use any throttle during starting. After starting keep the engine at around 1500 RPM for a minute. Avoid "blipping" the throttle repeatedly since this gives acceleration enrichment leading to cylinder bore washing or flooding. However if there are lots of people watching you, repeated blipping of the throttle may be mandatory.
>> Edited by TurboNelly on Thursday 4th November 17:17
I have never been sure about this one.
I personally leave the car idling on the drive, warming up for about 5 mins at least before driving off.I have had the car for two & a half years now & always do the same ( even if in a hurry!)
It seems to work for me, i've had no mechanical issues during my ownership
I personally leave the car idling on the drive, warming up for about 5 mins at least before driving off.I have had the car for two & a half years now & always do the same ( even if in a hurry!)
It seems to work for me, i've had no mechanical issues during my ownership
I usually give it a few minutes to warm up while I close the garage, faff around with keys, walking around admiring her etc. But last night I'd parked it outside at a station all day long and wanted to get home, so left straight away keeping the revs low.
Really wasn't happy at all and noticeably more clackerty than usual - next time I'll give it the five minutes methinks.
However - watch out that you don't blast off just because water temperature is at 90 degrees, as your tyres, diff, bearings etc. will still be cold and need to be warmed through.
Really wasn't happy at all and noticeably more clackerty than usual - next time I'll give it the five minutes methinks.
However - watch out that you don't blast off just because water temperature is at 90 degrees, as your tyres, diff, bearings etc. will still be cold and need to be warmed through.
Tripps said:
However - watch out that you don't blast off just because water temperature is at 90 degrees, as your tyres, diff, bearings etc. will still be cold and need to be warmed through.
I also see the water temp get to 85-90 then as the thermostat opens it drops to 65-70 again before getting back up. It's not until I see this full cycle that I let the revs rise over 3k but still give it another 10 mins before rising over 4k as water temp isn't the important oil temp.
>> Edited by davetherave1970 on Friday 5th November 10:33
Note to myself: I really must get an oil temp guage fitted to take all the guesswork out of when I can 'give it some'
If I have time I warm him in the garage, if not, I take it slowly (<3000rpm) to start with. Luckily, my shortish cross-coutry drive to the M-way is just far enough for everything to warm up leaving me to come howling up the on ramp and blend into the traffic at speed
>> Edited by njw 77 on Friday 5th November 12:06
If I have time I warm him in the garage, if not, I take it slowly (<3000rpm) to start with. Luckily, my shortish cross-coutry drive to the M-way is just far enough for everything to warm up leaving me to come howling up the on ramp and blend into the traffic at speed
>> Edited by njw 77 on Friday 5th November 12:06
My tuppence worth...
I've always been told that the best way is to get in, drive off but keep the revs low (<3000). Once it's warm enough then you can give it big bananas all you want.
Going by my oil temp gauge it typically takes me around 5 - 10 miles to get up to temp depending on traffic/roads etc.
My water temp on the other hand is up to temp way before the oil so don't rely on it (as others have said).
Other than that, enjoy!!!
I've always been told that the best way is to get in, drive off but keep the revs low (<3000). Once it's warm enough then you can give it big bananas all you want.
Going by my oil temp gauge it typically takes me around 5 - 10 miles to get up to temp depending on traffic/roads etc.
My water temp on the other hand is up to temp way before the oil so don't rely on it (as others have said).
Other than that, enjoy!!!
It's annoying when I use the Cerb for work and at the car park grand prix to get home I can't keep up with "normal" cars. When it's cold, I keep it under 2500 revs and don't use full throttle. As everyone disappears into the distance, I keep one eye on the temp gauge just waiting to be able to unlease full power.
When the temp is at normal, I then use 3/4 throttle but only to 3000 revs, then when the oil gauge starts to respond, it's catch up time
When the temp is at normal, I then use 3/4 throttle but only to 3000 revs, then when the oil gauge starts to respond, it's catch up time
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