Engine takes too long to start!
03-30-2010, 01:48 PM
#31
Originally Posted by w00t692,Mar 30 2010, 12:50 PM
get new plugs.
if the dude used platinum's like he said, iridiums are superior in every way.
if the dude used platinum's like he said, iridiums are superior in every way.
03-30-2010, 01:49 PM
#32
Originally Posted by banflu,Mar 30 2010, 02:29 PM
havent yet tried to charge the battery. but i will try that. maybe tomorrow.
yes i've only bought one plug.. i have too much expenses right now to be honest and the iridium ones are expensive like the platinums. i bought this one plug for about 14 euro.
i will replace them some other time. i felt guilty replacing them just after two months.
yes i've only bought one plug.. i have too much expenses right now to be honest and the iridium ones are expensive like the platinums. i bought this one plug for about 14 euro.
i will replace them some other time. i felt guilty replacing them just after two months.
03-30-2010, 01:50 PM
#33
Originally Posted by banflu,Mar 30 2010, 12:45 PM
i also took a very crappy video of the car starting.
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/7112/mvi4199.mp4
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/7112/mvi4199.mp4
03-30-2010, 01:51 PM
#34
Originally Posted by banflu,Mar 30 2010, 03:28 PM
hey all .. managed to remove the last plug with the new socket i bought (after having to machine it .. !)
anyway check out the pics:
after cleaning it with a soft wire-brush and some petrol:
doesnt look like anything is wrong i think ... ?
anyway check out the pics:
after cleaning it with a soft wire-brush and some petrol:
doesnt look like anything is wrong i think ... ?
. They cleaned up okay but there is no way they are new plugs. If they are 10 year old plugs the engine is doing well. If they are at least 5 years old the engine is doing pretty good, if they are one month old the engine is crap. Run a feeler gauge in the gap and see what it reads.
03-30-2010, 01:57 PM
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thanks for the replies guys -
@rob: i know they're cheap from the us... but i checked on ebay, and this was the cheapest price i found for one plug inc shipping to malta.
i wanted the iridiums, but as you said, there probably wont be a world of difference.
re the video, thanks - i will put the battery on charge tomorrow. is it best to disconnect at least one terminal? or can i connect the charger directly to the battery, which still in-circuit?
@jfusion: thats strange. all three pics are of the same plug, and on one of the pics, the electrode looks rounded.
i will compare them to the new one, when i receive it - and then will be able to take the final decision.
@rob: i know they're cheap from the us... but i checked on ebay, and this was the cheapest price i found for one plug inc shipping to malta.
i wanted the iridiums, but as you said, there probably wont be a world of difference.
re the video, thanks - i will put the battery on charge tomorrow. is it best to disconnect at least one terminal? or can i connect the charger directly to the battery, which still in-circuit?
@jfusion: thats strange. all three pics are of the same plug, and on one of the pics, the electrode looks rounded.
i will compare them to the new one, when i receive it - and then will be able to take the final decision.
03-30-2010, 02:00 PM
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i just saw the edited post.
i ran a feeler gauge through all of them - 1.0mm fitted exactly, hitting both parts slightly.
the service manual says it should be 1.0mm, and to be replaced when they reach 1.3mm
this is why i assumed that they are new-ish.
i ran a feeler gauge through all of them - 1.0mm fitted exactly, hitting both parts slightly.
the service manual says it should be 1.0mm, and to be replaced when they reach 1.3mm
this is why i assumed that they are new-ish.
03-30-2010, 02:08 PM
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the gap is good at 1mm. The one picture showed the center electrode better than the others and it appears rounded in the one pic.
04-11-2010, 01:19 PM
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Hi again ..
The new spark plug arrived and i replaced it.
Thankfully, the superglued old plug was still intact
The car still takes long to start. I tried charging the battery overnight once, and there was no difference.
I did notice one thing though .. and its very strange, in my opinion ..
When I switch on the ignition (key on), if i immediately press the starter button, it starts ok (doesnt take long).
But if i leave the iginition on for a second or more, for example, then it will take long to start.
Its really strange
When I have some time, I will try to replace the ECU with the stock one, see if that makes a difference.
Patrick
The new spark plug arrived and i replaced it.
Thankfully, the superglued old plug was still intact
The car still takes long to start. I tried charging the battery overnight once, and there was no difference.
I did notice one thing though .. and its very strange, in my opinion ..
When I switch on the ignition (key on), if i immediately press the starter button, it starts ok (doesnt take long).
But if i leave the iginition on for a second or more, for example, then it will take long to start.
Its really strange
When I have some time, I will try to replace the ECU with the stock one, see if that makes a difference.
Patrick
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