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Went out into Wales for a blat a couple of weeks ago in my HPC. Coming round a bend at 60 odd MPH the car cut out completely and I coasted to a halt. The car started immediately on the turn of the key and performed faultlessly for the remainder of the journey although the rev counter was doing funny things, with the needle fluctuating ☹️
On subsequent trips a bit of a misfire developed and the car cut out several more times but always started fine afterwards
I did a bit of research in the blatchat archives and people were indicating that he Vecta immobilisers were less than reliable... so last weekend I took it off the car.Not a bad job; just disconnected all the wires and joined the ones where the immobiliser had been spliced into the loom. It took about half an hour in total. Decided that rather than fit another, I will rely on the removable steering wheel 😬
I don’t know if I am imagining this but the car now seems MUCH smoother and revs more freely *confused*Could a faulty immobiliser have affected the running of the car?
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Grossly unfair now we are members only…
They cant respond 😬 😬
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Anyone got a Caterham Speedo for sale? Even a faulty one will do as I only want a case with a good glass and bezel. I have a SPA digital Speedo I want to mount in the case behind the glass…
I want to keep the one I have so I can always put the car back to original it’s a 1997 car if that makes any difference.
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Yes Rob, they were lacking a bit of grunt… some rear traction as well! Great day though, really enjoyed it as did Chris. He is badgering me for a go in the HPC now!
trying to find time to update the web site!!
Edited by - Tony L on 26 Jun 2005 21:37:28
Edited by - Tony L on 26 Jun 2005 21:37:49
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Myles
It’s a standard MBE system as supplied by Caterham.
Just been out in the car again and the needle wavers by 1000 RPM on a steady throttle. Runs great, no miss fire or anything so I suspect it may be the rev counter or maybe a connection?
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The rev counter on my 1997 HPC seems to have a mind of its own… the needle fluctuates all the time and sometimes sticks at 4000 RPM. I am not confident its reading right either…
It’s a Caterham branded one… anyone else experienced problems?
While I am on, anyone got one for sale? Either a standard one or even a different make?
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Yep it was me…My first spotted 😬
Been to see my mate in hills west of welshpool.
Good blat today, if a bit cold… 😳
What were you driving Peter?
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Hi Rob
No updates at the moment I am afraid…. Far to busy these days with the new job!
Off on my first Caterham day tomorrow at Dunsfold… don’t worry, I am using their car!!!
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*smile*
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Thanks Matt
The scavenge pump looked to be in good condition but he replaced it anyway…
Any more suggestions before he starts calling the Samaritans 😬
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😬 😬 😬
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Guys.
Trying to help my mate out here… He has recently bought a Triumph T120 motorbike which is cosmetically sound but smokes like hell. So far he has replaced…
Guides
Pistons and Barrels (Morgo 750 conversion)
Oil pump
Oil pipes
Pressure relief valve
Checked the engine breathers
All to no avail… The bike smoked with the old barrels and pistons on although these weren’t worn, the old guides weren’t that bad either.
What seems to be happening is that the sump is filling with to much oil and not returning to the tank… but all seems well in this area though so I am at a loss what to recommend next...
Anyone any ideas? His wife tells me he is getting desperate and has removed his shoe laces and hidden all sharp implements 😬 😬
Edited by - Tony L on 7 Jun 2005 19:51:02
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Wanted
Re-packable type silencer. To fit 2 ltr engine about 200 BHP. Its to go on a special (autotest car)and a seven type silencer would be a reasonable type match…
Anyone got one that they want to sell? Doesn’t matter if it’s a bit noisy so all you guys that have replaced silencers to get onto some circuits may find a good home for your old one here!! 😬 😬
Please mail me if you have one
Edited to say he prefers a re-packable one as it burns so much oil 😳 😳 😳
Edited by - Tony L on 8 Jun 2005 22:22:26
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One of my work colleagues is selling his BMW 523i at the moment, thought it might interest people on here? Details below. Comments on saleability and price would be appreciated as he has had it for sale for a while (at a higher price than below though) and no one has even called…
BMW 523i
1998
S plate
Manual
82K
Full stamped up service history
Navy blue
Climate control
Multifunctional steering wheel
Cruise control
6 stack CD
Exceptional condition
Last services at 81k
6 months MOT
£5495 or nearest offer.
New car arrived so he must sell soon!
Mail me if anyone is interested…
Thanks
Tony
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*arrowup* *arrowup* *arrowup*
Someone sell him a car….I don’t want to have to go back to blatting with the local Westy boys 😳 😳 😳
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I did a bit of research in the blatchat archives and people were indicating that he Vecta immobilisers were less than reliable... so last weekend I took it off the car.
*wink*
popper help please
in TechTalk
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mmmm
A question on poppers from a guy called Flaps....
Who finishes off by saying "I am going to need a guiding hand I'm sure"
Edited to say thats not much help is it!!
Edited by - Tony L on 7 Jul 2005 22:21:06