alright guys, got yet another car ( the damaged 1 roy bought of the insurance company) and i think its runnin rich? the car pops, bangs and gives out flames even at low revs! sounds good, but just dont wanna blow engine! The car has got after market filters and an exhaust
any suggestions?
thanks
Hi,
A few questions to get the ball rolling...
Is it stock other than the exhaust and filters?
Is it running the stock ECU/Has it been re-mapped for UK fuel?
Also which exhaust is it?
Are you running a CAT or replacement pipe?
Does the car run fine other than the backfiring?
Is it popping and burbling or banging and cracking?
What sort of flames - big and round or thin and spiky? ;)
Might need mapping or might have an air leak in the exhaust could be any number of things - or it might be absolutley fine! Mine pops a lot on over run but i\'m running a single turbo and big fat exhaust with no CAT, also i dont run an air pump... Pip at WGT has mapped mine to perfection (I run Apexi PFC) and i\'d recommend him to anyone!
My advice would be to meet up with someone off here or drive it to a specialist. If you\'re not sure about it dont drive it hard til it\'s been looked over, last thing you want is to blow the bugger up.
http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/roy_barber99/?action=view¤t=17022007013.flv
this is roy takin it easy just before he sold it to you.
one carefull owner lmao
Quote from: FLAT4MATTIs it stock other than the exhaust and filters?
Is it running the stock ECU/Has it been re-mapped for UK fuel?
Also which exhaust is it?
Are you running a CAT or replacement pipe?
Does the car run fine other than the backfiring?
Is it popping and burbling or banging and cracking?
What sort of flames - big and round or thin and spiky? ;)
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car is stock apart from the filsters and a cat back s/s exhaust
its a non branded exhaust
running a cat as far as i know
its more or a popping and burbling
its gives out thin and spikey flames
love the questions mate, thanks for being so thourgoughghghg
TURBOIINUTTAH : thanks for that, didnt really wanna see that video! i know the body work is fcuked, but i was hoping the engine to be ok, thats y i bought it, i got a friend of mine who runs a bodyshop and can do miracles! Not so sure now, hope roy at least let it warm up, and checked the oil etc..etc...
To be honest I wouldn\'t be worried about popping and burbling from what you\'ve described. The only way to solve the \'is my engine gonna blow\' fear is to get it checked over properly mate.
Sorry mate - i just think you should have known on the off chance that you havent given him money yet.
its a hurley rebuild as well mate. so id defo get it checked. it still needs running in. hes crashed it not once but TWICE! im sure as hell that the chassis is all twisted too.
its not running a cat - its more or less a straight pipe from the engine and with filters - id be very worried about it running lean.
I`d def be having it checked and not happy if I was you. Fingers crossed for you mate.
i was only joking after i said one careful owner.
Donuts in a car park ahh the days of being a teen :P
Quote from: TURBOIINUTTAHhttp://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/roy_barber99/?action=view¤t=17022007013.flv
this is roy takin it easy just before he sold it to you.
What an a55hole selling someone a car after its been treated like that while being run in!
oh dear, how long is the running in period supposed to be?
1000 miles without any WOT or heavy boost.
Shaun
the car was warmed up and drove up and down carr hill nas, ill have you know. the oil was also changed 2 days before the accident.
This could get heated
Quote from: strange_days_ukThis could get heated
Well no flames without heat :D
If I was you sir I would pop it down to Pip to get him to give the car a once over. It could be nothing to worry about and at least hearing it from an expert will put your mind at rest. On the other hand if something is up then at least he will be able to offer advice for it :Thumbs-up
For now give him a quick bell (after 4pm) and have a chat with him he is very freindly and helpful.
Cheers
Eddie
By the sound of it :2Rolleyes I would take it to a panel shop and check the chassis on a decent jig.To be honest when I saw that vid,I just cringed....:2Confused :2eek
Give Pip a call
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Don\'t be too worried bud it\'s still running afterall (could be worse) just take it easy and get it checked over, that way you\'ll know for sure....
When you see Roy ask him for my parcel shelf - took my cash and treated me with the respect given to his car !!
Quote from: Roythe car was warmed up and drove up and down carr hill nas, ill have you know. the oil was also changed 2 days before the accident.
:D :rollin :Hammer :Giggle :driving
thanks for the support guys, im not worried about the bodywork, its in my mates bodyshop now and hes got a jigg, he is **** hot, i know its in safe hands. Not too shure about the engine anymore, guess ill have to take it to pip. By the way, how do you if your engine is runnung lean?
thanks
Quote from: nextlevelukthanks for the support guys, im not worried about the bodywork, its in my mates bodyshop now and hes got a jigg, he is **** hot, i know its in safe hands. Not too shure about the engine anymore, guess ill have to take it to pip. By the way, how do you if your engine is runnung lean?
thanks
Popping and farting,a lil bit of detonation,running a tad hot....then it goes bang !!!!!!!!:eek :Typing
mines farts and pops all the time now.
even wors when u decelerate.
doens bother me that much as she still quarter miles in 13.6 lol
so i would`nt be that fussed mate just enjoy the fun
Hi. Mine was blowing flames at idle (also a hurley rebuild-check my thread, not the best experience) I think it was possibly running on only the leading or trailing plugs so wasn\'t burning too cleanly and throwing fuel out the back. Another option is a leaky injector throwing too much fuel in. Another option is its loosing compression and running too rich (like mine did). Pip will be able to tell you. Good luck mate. Wankels. They are great and **** at the same time.
Regards,
Jonathan
(PS good check is take all plugs out, connect to leads and use some jump leads clipped to the plugs for a good earth. Crank it over and check each plug has a FAT blue spark. Little sparks mean its time for new plugs.The best tool to get the plugs out is the one in the tool kit.I\'m near leicester, fly over if your close and I\'ll help out if you like. 07779 11 69 43 for any advice too)
Quote from: oldonePopping and farting,a lil bit of detonation,running a tad hot....then it goes bang !!!!!!!!:eek :Typing
Cynic (realist) ;)
would duff plugs cause a back fire??
as mines used to run okl but has only just starting popping and banging on the deselartion
thanks for your input john, car is in bodyshop now getting a re-spray and a full vielside kit including wing whilst there! ill do the spark plug test as soon as its out and let ya know!
Quote from: mikeyhmines farts and pops all the time now.
even wors when u decelerate.
doens bother me that much as she still quarter miles in 13.6 lol
so i would`nt be that fussed mate just enjoy the fun
mine makes that woring noise once deacceleration... what is it?
Looks like the guy was just taking liberties cause he knew he was selling the car! Bit out of order that!
plugs wee chnaged on the 12th december 2006 just to let u know dude, thtas when the oil was also changed. i fitted the uprated magnecor leads but noticed no diff, so sold them
glad to see everything is coming together, dino has my number so any problems he aways gives me a call .... good luxk and cant wait to see it :P
Quote from: Callymine makes that woring noise once deacceleration... what is it?
Looks like the guy was just taking liberties cause he knew he was selling the car! Bit out of order that!
Its not right. But I haven\'t sold many performance cars without one last blast before sale day :D
I think backfires are caused by unburnt fuel entering the exhaust, OE exhausts muffle this very well so a striaght through will make it more obvious. Flames at idle is another matter. Wankels don\'t like running rich I don\'t think, I imagine the fuel can strip the oil of the housings walls and cause accelerated wear. i really definately would get it to Pips for a run with a wideband lambda fitted to check all is ok. I didn\'t (because I was ignorant) and my engine was very shortlived.
Does it hot start ok?
Regards,
Jonathan
cars back from the bodyshop and ready!!!! well almost, just need to get a new headlight and line up the bonnet and DONE!!!!
what you guys think?
p.s turboIInutta, can i have ure phone numbr bro?
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pics aint working, its on ebay to get the feelers out, but most likely gonna keep it and go single turbo!!!!!! just bought t04 greddy, intercooler etc..etc...!
pics can be found here
ebay item number 250095825554 unless someone can be kind enough to upload some of the pics????? thanks
your mate is pretty **** hot at body work isnt he!! bloody good transformation that. (you should have given it a clean before placing the advert on ebay lol)
ill give you a ring later this evening nextlevel.
Mine was pumping out flames the size of small nuclear explosions for several weeks before it popped out several apex seals from the same port!