It was going so well as well....
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Think the Disco is about to throw it's first true large bill into the ring.
Already had the air con sorted with a new condenser at £176, plus £20 fitting and regas. Smaller than a bucket bill and i now have working air con, so wasn't overly bothered.
Car today has flashed up an "Engine System Fault" on the screen at start up.
Sitting at 109,687 miles but has ran fine, pulls cleanly and doesn't smoke.
Possible causes are split IC hose, or sensor right through to a f
ked turbo or fuel pump.
Car runs fine at all revs with no spluttering or smoke, so i don't think it the pumps or hoses.
It is down on power pulling away and trying to change speeds.
Getting the codes read tomorrow and going to take it from there.
Knowing my luck, i'll need a new turbo. Which if that's the case, will be nearly a grand, plus labour.
So will be a long stay in the indy as i get a few other things sorted at the same time.
Pah, who needs money anyway.. Or car luck
Already had the air con sorted with a new condenser at £176, plus £20 fitting and regas. Smaller than a bucket bill and i now have working air con, so wasn't overly bothered.
Car today has flashed up an "Engine System Fault" on the screen at start up.
Sitting at 109,687 miles but has ran fine, pulls cleanly and doesn't smoke.
Possible causes are split IC hose, or sensor right through to a f
ked turbo or fuel pump. Car runs fine at all revs with no spluttering or smoke, so i don't think it the pumps or hoses.
It is down on power pulling away and trying to change speeds.
Getting the codes read tomorrow and going to take it from there.
Knowing my luck, i'll need a new turbo. Which if that's the case, will be nearly a grand, plus labour.
So will be a long stay in the indy as i get a few other things sorted at the same time.
Pah, who needs money anyway.. Or car luck
It's an 04 car so previous owner blanked them 2 years ago.
Getting the codes read tonight by a friend, that will solve it.
I'm hoping its the hoses or a sensor.
My mechanic is on standby to get the codes and give me the news...
Almost 12k before having a fault, that could be a record for me.
John, £100 for a 406 air con hose is rather steep.
Getting the codes read tonight by a friend, that will solve it.
I'm hoping its the hoses or a sensor.
My mechanic is on standby to get the codes and give me the news...
Almost 12k before having a fault, that could be a record for me.
John, £100 for a 406 air con hose is rather steep.
Codes read.
Possible good news. Both codes are pointing to a sticking turbo actuator as being at fault.
Solution is take a heat shield off, get a big fk off can of WD40 or similar, a wire coat hanger and wiggle it back and forth while giving it spray to free it up.
Otherwise, there's a upgraded actuator from LR, but getting it fitted is an arse of a job and likely for my indy to deal with..
Possible good news. Both codes are pointing to a sticking turbo actuator as being at fault.
Solution is take a heat shield off, get a big f
k off can of WD40 or similar, a wire coat hanger and wiggle it back and forth while giving it spray to free it up.Otherwise, there's a upgraded actuator from LR, but getting it fitted is an arse of a job and likely for my indy to deal with..
Atleast that's some good(ish) news.
The waterpump impeller for my Volkswagen decided to fk off; made an interesting noise from the shattering of plastic parts. 10 minutes later the system boiled over and blew a hose creating quite a bit of steam.
Sat on the boot of the car for two hours waiting for the AA. Some kind soul from the flat overlooking where I broke down made me several cups of tea. I like tea.
Took it to my favorite "ted in a shed" who stuck a new water-pump, cambelt, aux belt and a couple of hoses on for £250.
We act surprised when we go through a 6 month period without any repairs
The waterpump impeller for my Volkswagen decided to f
k off; made an interesting noise from the shattering of plastic parts. 10 minutes later the system boiled over and blew a hose creating quite a bit of steam. Sat on the boot of the car for two hours waiting for the AA. Some kind soul from the flat overlooking where I broke down made me several cups of tea. I like tea.
Took it to my favorite "ted in a shed" who stuck a new water-pump, cambelt, aux belt and a couple of hoses on for £250.
We act surprised when we go through a 6 month period without any repairs
Edited by METHS on Tuesday 30th July 13:11
I got almost 12k and 11 months from it before it threw a huff.
Reading the disco forum shows its not an uncommon issue, if the rods sticky. It will free up.
If its already free living then it's the actuator motor that's gubbed.
That's a new turbo time and tears at a £1400 or so bill.
If its the turbo then I'll be decatting it at the same time and getting it remapped plus some suspension bushes changed.
Are you able to buy any car that doesn't turn to st in 6 months?
That's a rover, an mg and a vw that have broke.
Reading the disco forum shows its not an uncommon issue, if the rods sticky. It will free up.
If its already free living then it's the actuator motor that's gubbed.
That's a new turbo time and tears at a £1400 or so bill.
If its the turbo then I'll be decatting it at the same time and getting it remapped plus some suspension bushes changed.
Are you able to buy any car that doesn't turn to s
t in 6 months? That's a rover, an mg and a vw that have broke.
A.J.M said:
Are you able to buy any car that doesn't turn to st in 6 months?
That's a rover, an mg and a vw that have broke.
The rover got hit by a bus and thrown down the street (the bus had more damage t in 6 months? That's a rover, an mg and a vw that have broke.
)The mg had a radweld repair by the previous owner that f
ked up everything.In fairness, the Volkswagen was overdue a timing belt change. And it is a £250 bill, not a £1400 job
The really weird thing is that the TVR has cost next to nothing to run and has been utterly reliable (aside from my dodgy ebay alternator, which I got my money back on).
That's cause your car doesn't have a turbo.
If it's the actuator motor that's given up, i'll be most unimpressed as that is new turbo time.
Still, if it is gubbed, then i can get the rest of my suspension sorted.
Plus there is the remap, a guy nearby them can get 236bhp at the wheels with his maps.
Considering they have 188bhp at the fly as standard that's a good jump in power.
Plus i can upgrade to silicone hoses at the same time as the originals will likely be past their best.
Every cloud and all that.
If it's the actuator motor that's given up, i'll be most unimpressed as that is new turbo time.
Still, if it is gubbed, then i can get the rest of my suspension sorted.
Plus there is the remap, a guy nearby them can get 236bhp at the wheels with his maps.
Considering they have 188bhp at the fly as standard that's a good jump in power.
Plus i can upgrade to silicone hoses at the same time as the originals will likely be past their best.
Every cloud and all that.
Fixed!!! 
Actuator rod was almost seized so took the battery and battery tray out to get some access.
Plenty of Penetrating fluid, a round file to push it down and a bent wire to pull it back, worked it loose.
Moved it back/forwards and soaked, repeated that process for 10 minutes, linkage now free.
Rebuilt the battery tray and started car.
No warning bong. No warning lights.
Took car for drive, pulls cleanly and no surging or reluctant flat spots.
Have been advised by my LR mechanic mate who gave me plenty of advice, to strip it down in a few weeks and repeat to make sure it's fine.
Very happy as it's a large bill avoided for now and with my main job security no longer safe, i can't face a big bill just now.
Actuator rod was almost seized so took the battery and battery tray out to get some access.
Plenty of Penetrating fluid, a round file to push it down and a bent wire to pull it back, worked it loose.
Moved it back/forwards and soaked, repeated that process for 10 minutes, linkage now free.
Rebuilt the battery tray and started car.
No warning bong. No warning lights.
Took car for drive, pulls cleanly and no surging or reluctant flat spots.
Have been advised by my LR mechanic mate who gave me plenty of advice, to strip it down in a few weeks and repeat to make sure it's fine.
Very happy as it's a large bill avoided for now and with my main job security no longer safe, i can't face a big bill just now.
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