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Tom_Arundel

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    Why do you think the gears have a problem?
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    I`ve got one that is always charged. It keeps its charge for months. Had it for 12 years....no problems,
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    Hi Neil How much? Where are you? Tom
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    Ford 1600 Sigma/Zetec SE cylinder head wanted new or used (not VVT)
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    Take the screen off!! Did some times at Dunsfold years ago, tried using Ist and going to the limiter in 2nd 6.0sec. Then tried starting in 2nd and up to the limiter.....6.0...no difference! Took the screen off 5.4 sec! Tyre pressure makes a difference.
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    More poppers than what? (5 total/side)
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    Does 3rd gear crunch alot?
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    I can see a long way from sitting in my armchair
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    Caterham will reprogramme your ECU to 140 spec
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    That has to be pickledbear/Josh from Leamington!
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    I sent an answer but it seems to have disappeared! I presume it`s the Sigma/Zetec SE engine. Has it just started or has it always done that? What speed does it idle at when hot? Sounds like idle mixture is wrong......could be several things......Lambda sensor failing (in exhaust)......air leak in inlet manifold ( rubber tube split, blanking cap leaking).... Error in throttle potentiometer setting (it is very sensitive at idle setting position)......Does it pop and bang a lot when lifting off throttle? Does it have high fuel consumption? Does it `kangaroo`/ when driving off from low speed/stopped?
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    Dual circuit brakes.....air in front not bled?
  13. Tom_Arundel
    Have you fitted new tyres recently? Have you checked the tyre pressures?
  14. Tom_Arundel
    Did you forget to do the clips up?!!
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    Oil leak !

    Tom_Arundel replied to kiloromeo's topic in TechTalk

    There have been cases of the cam cover seal being damaged and leaking a dribble down that way. Has the floor or rear end of the car got oil on it?
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    Oil leak !

    Tom_Arundel replied to kiloromeo's topic in TechTalk

    I had similar so I drilled a small hole at the lowest point of the bell housing to prove where it was coming from...it was and has always been dry inside....I have blown the dipstick out on a few occasions..that`s quite messy! Your oil does look clean so could be gearbox....I know you have the Mazda box but the Ford type 9 used to leak from the selector rails and dribble down in that area. Has the oil slick spread on the underside of the floors or on to the A frame/Dedion? Mark the clutch fluid level on the reservoir and monitor it. I worry more when mine stops dripping!!
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    That should keep your feet warm next winter....if we are allowed out by then!
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    why do you need a new part?
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    Maybe you need more slideability at the rear i.e. less grippy tyres/ higher pressures
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    Does a 310R have an oil cooler? I thought 10/50 was recommended for race engines Do you do a cooling off lap at the end of the quick ones/race? I have come in from quick laps with very hot oil and no obvious pressure on the gauge. Its not been a problem so far but I tend to keep some revs on the engine when coming in to avoid low pressure and not sit in the pit queue at idle.
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    Like me it`s crude but effective!
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    My SV is the same.....drips oil but has done 35000 miles
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    And quicker still with the hood up.....if you can keep it up....but who wants to! Aero and tonneau are best
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    where do you live John? Have you got the Easymap gear?
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    why do you need to check it?
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