Previous Issues And Now More Things :s

[johnhenry 20]

Afternoon,

 

i havent had a chance to get it to a garage and get the overfuelling looked at, but its started on another set of things creeping me out

 

sometimes pulling out in 1st it makes this rubbing sound/shudder, its not gratting on anything as its not lowered

AND

the gearbox feels ropey as hell, hasnt felt like this before, going to replace the oil and linkages soon as ive got another pay check in

AND

trying to diagnose what the issues area, it makes a knock/jolt when dropping the clutch or just a burst of gas

 

Im thinking some of the mounts? the top engine on it fine, not sure how to check the others?

Please

 

its scaring me and i need to sort it

[dcc 855]

lower engine mount will cause these issues, simple to check, try and rock the engine back and forth.

[johnhenry 20]

also to mention its joltey as hell, like in low revs is so lumpy, i guess as a result of overfueling. but god knows whats causing that

[miamichris 9]

I'd put my money on a knackered driveshaft or loose gearbox bolts, it can give all of the above symptoms!

[smithy 1]

I'd put my money on a knackered driveshaft or loose gearbox bolts, it can give all of the above symptoms!

 

 

the rear bolt is very common for coming loose and as said can cause all kinds of knocks.

it also sounds like it could be misfiring very hard to diagnose problems over tinternet best thing is get it to a garage and see what they say is wrong

[johnhenry 20]

lower engine mount will cause these issues, simple to check, try and rock the engine back and forth.

 

Gave it a rock at the top, seems solid, i was thinking gear box mount? your thoughts?

 

I'd put my money on a knackered driveshaft or loose gearbox bolts, it can give all of the above symptoms!

 

these going to be the bolts that attach the box to the engine?

 

the rear bolt is very common for coming loose and as said can cause all kinds of knocks.

it also sounds like it could be misfiring very hard to diagnose problems over tinternet best thing is get it to a garage and see what they say is wrong

 

yeh, regarding misfiring gona try and do a few things to it, check the injectors ohms again, get some engine flush into it, sort out the emmisions then just get it up on ramps see if anything becomes aparent

 

this will probs take the rest of the week as im flat out with uni work for abit will keep posting on here when i know more

thanks all for your input

[miamichris 9]

Gave it a rock at the top, seems solid, i was thinking gear box mount? your thoughts?

 

 

 

these going to be the bolts that attach the box to the engine?

 

 

 

yeh, regarding misfiring gona try and do a few things to it, check the injectors ohms again, get some engine flush into it, sort out the emmisions then just get it up on ramps see if anything becomes aparent

 

this will probs take the rest of the week as im flat out with uni work for abit will keep posting on here when i know more

thanks all for your input

 

Regards the mount, he means the lower mount at the rear bottom of the block, jack the car up and use a pry bar between the subframe and engine to check for a worn mount. I don't believe in those engine additives/flush personally!

 

Yes the gearbox bolts that hold the gearbox onto the engine, there are about 4 or 5 of them, get the torque wrench out and check them.

 

The misfire, I would just eliminate things one by one by replacing suspect parts with good spares or new, one at a time, things to check would be the ignition amp, coil, spark plugs, dizzy cap, fuel pump, fuel filter etc. Problems like this can be tricky but you'll get there!

Edited October 19, 2010 by miamichris

[johnhenry 20]

i think positive news? there was a tiny tiny tiny little hissing noise from the hose from the inlet mani to the master cylinder, new jubilee clip on it and it seems to not overfuel or stink anymore. bloody surprised but cautiously optimistic

 

engine mounts: got under it today, the lower engine mount seems quite deformed, like the little circles in the rubber are all bent out of shape. im guessing this is gone and needs replacing? on that note are group N or A going to give noticeable difference on the road?

 

the gear box mount seems fairly ok, i took the battery out and looked at it from the top, seems to be in reasonable nick, if the lower mounts not doing its job is it going to increase deterioration of the gearbox mount? worth replacing whilst im there?

 

gearbox: What with the engine mounts being abit funny and with the current issues with first, is ti worth just getting a new box or specific parts for it, im very concious its done alot of miles and probably with little or no maintenance

 

Cheers John

[lemmingzappa 75 1 Cars]

Uprated engine mounts will give you alot of vibration through the cabin, if you're not fussed by that then they are noticably better.

[johnhenry 20]

Uprated engine mounts will give you alot of vibration through the cabin, if you're not fussed by that then they are noticably better.

 

may have to go through the cabin with some silicone sealant then! rattle box much haha

[miamichris 9]

You could just change the lower mount to an uprated one and leave the others standard if they look ok.

 

BBM do them here --> http://www.bakerbm.com/205.php?data=engkitn205

 

You would want the "lower engine bush", £26 +vat I think.

 

I find it a bit strange that an air leak at the servo hose made it overfuel, I just thought it would affect your brakes. But it lets more air into inlet manifold I suppose so makes sense. Either way, result!

[johnhenry 20]

if i get one ill get all of them, just seems good practise

 

regarding the gearbox, are there any inspection related things i can do to check what condition its in for good short of getting it off the car?

 

Cheers

[luggy 13]

if i get one ill get all of them, just seems good practise

 

regarding the gearbox, are there any inspection related things i can do to check what condition its in for good short of getting it off the car?

 

Cheers

 

Get the lower engine mount replaced first and renew the gearbox oil, this should improve gearchanges, also check if you have play in the gearlinkages/ You can get OEM pug parts from Vospers (Ford) at Marsh Mills

[johnhenry 20]

Get the lower engine mount replaced first and renew the gearbox oil, this should improve gearchanges, also check if you have play in the gearlinkages/ You can get OEM pug parts from Vospers (Ford) at Marsh Mills

 

there is play in one of the linkages for sure, good call, will head out that way and sort them out, dealt with vospers pug down union street area previous, was a fair mission to say the least.

[luggy 13]

there is play in one of the linkages for sure, good call, will head out that way and sort them out, dealt with vospers pug down union street area previous, was a fair mission to say the least.

 

 

http://www.miamistu.co.uk/pug/

 

I find it helps if you have the part numbers for items required before you go in an order, otherwise its like swimming in treacle :glare:

[johnhenry 20]

Main dealers couldnt identify the engine mounts parts on service plan...fills me with confidence :/

so its baker bm group n's being ordered,

anyone know if we have a discount code or number with the club?

[jackherer 543]

anyone know if we have a discount code or number with the club?

 

http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?showtopic=48560

[johnhenry 20]

Cheers chap, got it under £100 now, little bit less painful now