Motors Chat - Round 6

Opel Ireland wrote: »

Hi there, thanks for your query. Possible causes can include ... electrical systems, fuel systems, mechanical friction...

To date there has been no manufacturing defect

So Opel didn't manufacture the electrical systems, fuel systems, or any moving parts while making the car then. Good to know. :rolleyes:

On the very old n2 after the texaco / car wash there is a speed camera.

Is that speed camera still in action ?

Bush growing in front of it !

Anyone here know a good mechanic in Athlone?
I recently moved and don't know any myself.
Preferrably one that can do emmision tests.

Interslice

wotzgoingon wrote: »

Is that every credit union or just Newbridge?

Also back from NCT re-test and failed on Lambda reading. The dipetine brought down the emissions but not by much so it's not a miracle worker or anything which was kinda to be expected. I drove in 3rd gear for half and hour on the M6 at 100km/h, revs were at 4,500rpm, it felt weird even driving at that speed I was still over taking some drivers, mostly trucks.

But back to the Lambda reading, I should have spotted it was high the first time and thought there was something up but didn't seems obvious now. I could change the lambda and run it through again but I don't think I will I will have to go to the professionals(mechanic).

Was it only the lambda it failed on? What was it?

Interslice wrote: »

Was it only the lambda it failed on? What was it?

Lambda: 1.19 fail not between 0.97 and 1.03 so it was well off.
CO 0.30 vol% above 0.30% fail so it just passed this by skin of it's teeth.

The first test I failed CO 0.32% so the dipetane brought it down to passing levels. It didn't bring it down much mind you so I was lucky it only just barely failed the first time.

You know how they only test what you failed on will they do the CO test again as I don't want to waste another €12 on bottle of dipetine.

Speed camera on n2 anyone ? (Ny last post)

Big Nasty

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

Speed camera on n2 anyone ? (Ny last post)

Had a gf in Ashbourne about 12 years ago and blew passed it regularly then if that's any good to ya!

toastedpickles

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

Speed camera on n2 anyone ? (Ny last post)

I'd say theyre all decommissioned I've flew past a few and never got anything from them

That's good enough for me so

Interslice

wotzgoingon wrote: »

Lambda: 1.19 fail not between 0.97 and 1.03 so it was well off.
CO 0.30 vol% above 0.30% fail so it just passed this by skin of it's teeth.

The first test I failed CO 0.32% so the dipetane brought it down to passing levels. It didn't bring it down much mind you so I was lucky it only just barely failed the first time.

You know how they only test what you failed on will they do the CO test again as I don't want to waste another €12 on bottle of dipetine.

I told you not to put the whole thing in! :pac:

I say you've a hole in your exhaust with that lambda. Any decent mechanic should be able to tell that with his ears.

CO is still a bit borderline. Could be the whole in the exhaust causing it but other things to do for that are diagnostics scan, full service, check PCV valves and hoses. I normally use an injector cleaner first like stp fuel system cleaner or lucas do a decent one, run the tank to near the empty light and then use dipetane in the correct mixture for the test itself.

Interslice wrote: »

I told you not to put the whole thing in! :pac:

I say you've a hole in your exhaust with that lambda. Any decent mechanic should be able to tell that with his ears.

CO is still a bit borderline. Could be the whole in the exhaust causing it but other things to do for that are diagnostics scan, full service, check PCV valves and hoses. I normally use an injector cleaner first like stp fuel system cleaner or lucas do a decent one, run the tank to near the empty light and then use dipetane in the correct mixture for the test itself.

I don't think there is a hole in exhaust. Doesn't sound like it anyway even today while doing 100km/h in 3rd it wasn't loud.

I think I done enough guesswork and I will have to go to mechanic. So if anybody knows a good mechanic in Athlone, please do tell.

Ded_Zebra

wotzgoingon wrote: »

Lambda: 1.19 fail not between 0.97 and 1.03 so it was well off.
CO 0.30 vol% above 0.30% fail so it just passed this by skin of it's teeth.

The first test I failed CO 0.32% so the dipetane brought it down to passing levels. It didn't bring it down much mind you so I was lucky it only just barely failed the first time.

You know how they only test what you failed on will they do the CO test again as I don't want to waste another €12 on bottle of dipetine.

With lambda that high I would guess you have an exhaust leak...

Interslice

wotzgoingon wrote: »

I don't think there is a hole in exhaust. Doesn't sound like it anyway even today while doing 100km/h in 3rd it wasn't loud.

I think I done enough guesswork and I will have to go to mechanic. So if anybody knows a good mechanic in Athlone, please do tell.

There may not be but it's usually the case. It does seem oddly high, Any way a good diagnostics session will tell you if it's a sensor at fault. Maybe PM marlow, or black knight is in athlone too, for a recomendation or try the athlone forum if there's one. May go unnoticed here.

Interslice wrote: »

There may not be but it's usually the case. It does seem oddly high, Any way a good diagnostics session will tell you if it's a sensor at fault. Maybe PM marlow, or black knight is in athlone too, for a recomendation or try the athlone forum if there's one. May go unnoticed here.

That's a good idea about trying the Athlone forum.

quadrifoglio verde

On the subject of newbridge credit union I'd be doubtful if they're lending to the same lax standards that they were lending at a while ago.

On the subject of a loan for a 2k car, gvidor I wouldn't. It's a 2k car. When you buy a 2k car there's a high possibility it'll need a lot of work. If that work is enough to deem the car worthy of a home in the local scrap yard, you're down 1800, but still have a loan of 1800 on the car. While nct makes sure that the car is up to safety requirements on The day of the test it doesn't look at mechanical issues like clutch, gearbox or engine. If the head gasket was to go on your 2k car you'd be royally ****ed while still paying back a loan for many months after it was gone.

If it was me, I'd save up and continue to drive the colt. Sub 2k cars are such a big risk, that they're not worth having a loan on one.

wotzgoingon wrote: »

I think I done enough guesswork and I will have to go to mechanic. So if anybody knows a good mechanic in Athlone, please do tell.

Severe lack of decent indys around Athlone tbh. Or at least there's none I know of that I'd leave my car with.

Dord

Paid my car tax, well 3 months only as I'll get rid of it soon. Insurance up next month, and NCT the following month. I thought I'd try fit it in for an NCT next month before I sell it.... no appointments until late July!

Bpmull

Dord wrote: »

Paid my car tax, well 3 months only as I'll get rid of it soon. Insurance up next month, and NCT the following month. I thought I'd try fit it in for an NCT next month before I sell it.... no appointments until late July!

You have to keep ringing them to get a cancelation.

I just found the 6 cd changer in my car

Hidden under the passenger seat !

Dord

Bpmull wrote: »

You have to keep ringing them to get a cancelation.

I'll give that a shot once I have the car ready. Thanks!

Figured it should be easier to sell with an NCT, even a fail sheet would be better than nothing.

pred racer

challengemaster wrote: »

Severe lack of decent indys around Athlone tbh. Or at least there's none I know of that I'd leave my car with.

Bring it over to my house, I'll have a bash at it :pac:

pred racer wrote: »

Bring it over to my house, I'll have a bash at it :pac:

You live in Athlone now do ya? :pac:

pred racer wrote: »

Bring it over to my house, I'll have a bash at it :pac:

I'll get the hammer !

Gavman84

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

I just found the 6 cd changer in my car

Hidden under the passenger seat !

What car is that?

pred racer

challengemaster wrote: »

You live in Athlone now do ya? :pac:

Not exactly a million miles away!

Gavman84 wrote: »

What car is that?

My 05 focus.

But I still cant find the cd/dvd drive for the sat nav.... says glove box but I can't see one there.... wanna see if I can load a movie dvd ! Hehe

pred racer wrote: »

Not exactly a million miles away!

I'll shout round at the weekend and show you how to actually drive then :pac:

pred racer

challengemaster wrote: »

I'll shout round at the weekend and show you how to actually drive then :pac:

I'll only need my sons Mazda then:p