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    Update - she runs :hyper: It was a faulty spark...

    Update - she runs :hyper:
    It was a faulty spark plug in cylinder 3 (open citcuit) :huh: Of the numerous tests they had on Sunday, last night and again this evening to confirm a spark on all 4...
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    Hi Jack, It hasn't got an immobiliser. I took...

    Hi Jack,

    It hasn't got an immobiliser. I took out each plug and they were all the same - slightly black from previous use, slightly damp because of the fuel - so yes it looks like fuel is being...
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    Fiat Coupe 16vt starting issue

    Hi all, it's been a while :)

    I am having problems starting the Fiat 16vt (in an Alfa 145). I haven't started the car for just over a month, and I went to start it on Saturday - the battery...
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    Did you torque down the camshaft properly if you...

    Did you torque down the camshaft properly if you removed it to change the shims, or did you use the tool? (I could never get on with the tool and found it quicker to release the camshafts).
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    Try phoning Keith at Auto Integrale - I got some...

    Try phoning Keith at Auto Integrale - I got some from him for waaaay less that what you guys are quoting! He'll usually want your old ones back, but there not much good to you sat on a shelf.
    ...
  6. Thread: oil radiator fan?

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    +1.5 bar @ 95C is good, what oil are you using?

    +1.5 bar @ 95C is good, what oil are you using?
  7. Thread: Engine Reassembly

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    When I got to this stage with mine I used a block...

    When I got to this stage with mine I used a block and tackle to lift if off the stand, then stood it on a pallet to do the work. Leave enough height to get thy flyhweel and clutch on, so either jack...
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    My fans are finished, and working. For me it was...

    My fans are finished, and working. For me it was easy to rig it up to the SPA gauge - it in fact goes to ground when the over temperature alarm is set, not high, so disregard my circuit diagram I...
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    This is what I have in the 145, although I took...

    This is what I have in the 145, although I took the engine from a Coupe 16vt. I also wired them into the lowest speed switch (there are 2 speeds, at a lower temperature it spins at a lower speed,...
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    If the cams are new you need to use cam lube, if...

    If the cams are new you need to use cam lube, if they are already used you can use normal oil.
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    This is the way I've done it and do it for every...

    This is the way I've done it and do it for every oil change:

    It doesn't allow oil back down to the sump - I filled the oil cooler & lines with oil and then didn't get to start it until the next...
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    I don't think it would have got and stayed that...

    I don't think it would have got and stayed that hot apart from the fact we had been doing full throttle mapping on it, and on the return journey came into a village and had to stop or crawl forwards...
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    Well I almost got it finished yesterday, the fans...

    Well I almost got it finished yesterday, the fans mount perfectly (I am using a 12" wide cooler, and just under 5" high) so 2 fans next to each other fits fine. I just used some stiff wire to mount...
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    An interesting topic - I noticed yesterday whilst...

    An interesting topic - I noticed yesterday whilst driving the car that oil temperature creeped up to just over 90C and I then got stuck in traffic, which got me wondering about a fan for the oil...
  15. Thread: hydrocarbons

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    I thought the cat converted CO to CO2, so it...

    I thought the cat converted CO to CO2, so it would have some effect on the CO reading if it isn't present?


    It does idle quite high, ~950 when warm, I guess I could reduce this. This was done in...
  16. Thread: hydrocarbons

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    The emissions would follow the engine, but would...

    The emissions would follow the engine, but would the cat follow the engine or car :confused:
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    I think there is lambda limit which sounds about...

    I think there is lambda limit which sounds about right. I don't have a Q4, I have a 145 with a Fiat 16vt. I guess I could always claim it is from a Q4 :)
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    Well, I've successfully consufed myself! I'm...

    Well, I've successfully consufed myself! I'm sure it passed 2 out of the 3 checks. I'm just not 100% sure what it failed on - the HC or the CO.

    The lambda reading was good

    Standard cams,...
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    Thinking about it I think the 0.3 limit and the...

    Thinking about it I think the 0.3 limit and the car's achievement of 0.6 is for CO. Shame I didn't get the print out to confirm.

    I don't have a cat fitted, and do have a 255l/p/h fuel pump but...
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    hydrocarbons

    I had the alfa mot'd this morning. the lamb reading passed on both normal and fast idle, but the hydrocarbons were quite high at 0.6 and the pass limit is 0.3
    im running my own maps based on the...
  21. Thread: 16vt Engine Number

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    Good thanks Jack - all 20 miles have been...

    Good thanks Jack - all 20 miles have been successful :smoke:

    It's not had an MOT for a couple of months, nor tax. I've had some major projects on at work and still have into the new year so I was...
  22. Thread: 16vt Engine Number

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    I bet they aren't as soft as the OEM ones. Good...

    I bet they aren't as soft as the OEM ones. Good because they will probably last longer, not so good at fitting time though..



    The 2 pipes are almost touching on mine as well, it is very fiddly...
  23. Thread: 16vt Engine Number

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    Thanks chaps Begbie on fccuk found it - now I've...

    Thanks chaps Begbie on fccuk found it - now I've got to see if I can read it off my old build photos on a black block.

    I replaced that silicon elbow with OEM, I forget how much it cost, didn't...
  24. Thread: 16vt Engine Number

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    16vt Engine Number

    Does anyone know where the engine number is on the 16vt? My insurance company are insisting on knowing the engine number for the engine conversion, and of course I didn't make a note of it when it...
  25. Thread: A/C compressor

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    OK I've just realised, somebody has sharp eyes...

    OK I've just realised, somebody has sharp eyes and I was rushed when replying! Correct, that picture shows the PS pump in the original location.

    These, however, after digging a little further show...
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