Trials and tribulations of modding...

#1 Guest_Matt and Tiggr_*

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Posted 18 February 2003 - 04:18 PM

Just got Tiggr back from tuners.

First the good news.

Engine running a lot sweeter now, wont stall now either...

Bad news.

1. New clutch needed.

2. Bell housing cracked.

3. New starter needed.

4. New battery needed.

5. Alternator needs reconditioning

6. Turbo leaking small amount of oil.

7. Voltage drop from battery excessive.

So, there we have it. Hopefully once this rectified, then I should have a decent car. Just taken 3 years!!!

Be warned!!!!!

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#2 adamski

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Posted 18 February 2003 - 04:39 PM

Well, what BHP?

Tell!!

#3 Guest_Matt and Tiggr_*

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Posted 18 February 2003 - 04:42 PM

QUOTE

Well, what BHP?

Tell!!

Dunno, clutch not going to hold out much longer so its not stressed. Just running much better than she was, and doesnt stall at junctions now

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#4 StephenClemente

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Posted 18 February 2003 - 04:44 PM

:shock:

Good luck!! Hope that's the end of the repairs!

Steve

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#5 Guest_Matt and Tiggr_*

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Posted 18 February 2003 - 04:50 PM

Wish i shared your optimism :-)

but previous experience leads me to believe that all i've done is qualify for the next hurdle.....

Ar5e :shock:

#6 adamski

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Posted 18 February 2003 - 04:53 PM

I have (after hearing of your expensive tribulations) decided to be braver to go faster, rather than tune the engine

#7 Adpuma

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Posted 20 February 2003 - 09:47 AM

wallet?

#8 Guest_Matt and Tiggr_*

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Posted 20 February 2003 - 09:57 AM

QUOTE

wallet? :lol:

That is very much empty now :-S

#9 Guest_Matt and Tiggr_*

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Posted 24 February 2003 - 01:19 PM

Well, I havent had ti bend the AA card for a few months, so it came as a nice surprise to have a chat with the AA man when he turned up friday night.

Pulling out of a junction, the engine died. Having tried in vain to restart her, and checked for spark etc, I resigned myself to a roadside vigil whilst waiting for the familiar yellow flashing lights to appear.

Turns out that the pressure uplift pump was not secured properly, and as it moved in the cradle, would occasionally short out the 12v feed. In doing so, it burnt out both the main fuel pump and the secondary pump relays.

Someone had changed the standard fuel pump fuse for a 45amp one..... Wonder when that could have happened.....

Anyway, best part of 80 quid for the relevant parts later, and I was back on my way, with yet another reason for why I should never have let anyone work on Tiggr.

All now ok....

Ho hum..... :roll:

#10 xmats

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Posted 24 February 2003 - 01:33 PM

Sounds like that AA-membership is a worthwhile thing if you have a heavily modified car ? :?

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#11 Guest_Matt and Tiggr_*

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Posted 24 February 2003 - 01:36 PM

Yup,

and so is the complimentary RAC one I got with my insurance!

Means I can spread the burden between both companies :-)

#12 xmats

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Posted 24 February 2003 - 01:43 PM

QUOTE

Yup,

and so is the complimentary RAC one I got with my insurance!

Means I can spread the burden between both companies :-)

Or call them both out and see who is quicker ;-)

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#13 StephenClemente

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Posted 24 February 2003 - 01:54 PM

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Means I can spread the burden between both companies

There was an article in the local Bristol Evening Post recently and the AA cancelled someones membership because they called them out 7 or 8 times in two years. Every call out was for a legitimate problem e.g not running out of fuel etc

She can't apply for AA membership again for another 3 years. I wouldn't bother reapplying after treatment like that!

Steve

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#14 Guest_Matt and Tiggr_*

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Posted 24 February 2003 - 01:57 PM

I've been "on stop" with them twice. Both occasions I was told I couldn't call them out for 3 months. Bit like being in the sin bin...

Best was 3 times in one night. (although 2nd time was due to first bloke not crimping the lead properly...)

#15 StephenClemente

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Posted 24 February 2003 - 04:31 PM

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I've been "on stop" with them twice. Both occasions I was told I couldn't call them out for 3 months. Bit like being in the sin bin...

Surely that's a risk they take in signing you up as a member. I'm sure there are thousands of members who never call out the AA, I've only called them out twice in my 10 years of driving.

You would have thought they'd take the good with the bad, as at the end of the day that's why we take out the membership.

Steve

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#16 Guest_Matt and Tiggr_*

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Posted 24 February 2003 - 04:43 PM

Nope, their policy changed a few years ago.

Basically some people were taking the michael, and using them on a regular basis to fix cars that really shouldnt be on the road (no comments about iggr pls :-) )

Therefore they reserve the right to remove your cover.

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