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26th February 2013, 10:04 AM
difinity

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Originally Posted by synaesthesia

Dreaded my arse! ;) Great engines with a couple of small "bugs" (Stretch head bolts, underrated gasket). Damn near an age-perfect engine when it's done properly!

My dreaded statement was based on 5 years as a mechanic in the motor trade and the opinions of some of the garage owners i know.
A couple who refuse to work on K series.
26th February 2013, 10:08 AM
Danp

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Originally Posted by Jamo

Nope the AA told me it was the CAM sensor, where do you get the software / interface from?

Depends on what car you have.
26th February 2013, 10:27 AM
tmcd35

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Originally Posted by SteveBentley

If you've only had it three weeks and you bought it from a dealer, speak to them. It's probably going to be their responsibility to put it right so ask them how they want you to proceed.

Dealer is in Leicester, I'm in Norwich :(

I have a 10mi radius on mike brake down cover - work is 15mi :(

Not looking good. I'll give it a visual inspection after lunch and report back. About to phone mechanic.
26th February 2013, 10:56 AM
stevenewman

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Originally Posted by Jamo

My engine management light is on on mine :(

Has been for 2 weeks now, I'm assuming it means its managing the engine well? :p

Apparently its the CAM sensor, obviously not sensing the CAM..(?) anymore. As I spent all my life so far on computers, cars unfortunately are beyond me. All I know is that if the car steams or overheats I usually stop, as keeping on going can be a lot worse for you in the long run (or not too short run depending on how far you drive with it overheating!)

Check and mark levels before and after you head home tonight, and keep and eye on the temp gauge, check the oil for mayo and check oil level. Also if you make it home tonight take out an AA membership!

I had a cam sensor error on my Vectra, the engine goes into limp mode to prevent any undue stress, I got mine fixed ... a quick job and all was well with the world. My brother, on the other hand, also had the same problem on a Vectra, ignored it and eventually the engine siezed.

The moral of this tale ... don't buy a Vectra lol.
26th February 2013, 11:12 AM
synaesthesia

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Originally Posted by difinity

My dreaded statement was based on 5 years as a mechanic in the motor trade and the opinions of some of the garage owners i know.
A couple who refuse to work on K series.

Some dodgy garage owners there then. Dead easy to work on and permanent fixes are doable without having the engine out of the bay. If I can do it in a few hours outside my house then I'm sure anyone with half a brain can too! (I'm not a mechanic.) I do know they're the most important modern petrol engine.
26th February 2013, 11:21 AM
Jamo

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Originally Posted by stevenewman

I had a cam sensor error on my Vectra, the engine goes into limp mode to prevent any undue stress, I got mine fixed ... a quick job and all was well with the world. My brother, on the other hand, also had the same problem on a Vectra, ignored it and eventually the engine siezed.

The moral of this tale ... don't buy a Vectra lol.

Yeah I've heard of this limp mode...

Its using a tub of oil a month as well, personally I don't think its going to pass the emissions test in the MOT in june lol

If it does limp along till then i will be happy!
26th February 2013, 11:24 AM
stevenewman

If the cam sensor has gone and it's using that much oil, I'll be surprised if it lasts until the mot let alone passes.
26th February 2013, 11:52 AM
Jamo

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Originally Posted by stevenewman

If the cam sensor has gone and it's using that much oil, I'll be surprised if it lasts until the mot let alone passes.

I have some sticky tape, it will do :)
26th February 2013, 12:04 PM
twin--turbo

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Originally Posted by Jamo

Yeah I've heard of this limp mode...

Its using a tub of oil a month as well, personally I don't think its going to pass the emissions test in the MOT in june lol

If it does limp along till then i will be happy!

Can you quantify the mileage per monthand the model of the car / engine ? and what a tub is?

Rob
26th February 2013, 12:05 PM
twin--turbo

As for the steam issue,

Yes check the water level and for signs of a leak. It may only be small.

Rob
26th February 2013, 12:07 PM
Jamo

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Originally Posted by twin--turbo

Can you quantify the mileage per monthand the model of the car / engine ? and what a tub is?

Rob

151000 miles on the clock

Travel 32 miles each way to work every day

4 litres of oil ish per month and a half maybe?
26th February 2013, 12:10 PM
twin--turbo

Diagnostic Software...

All sorts of options on ebay, including Bluetooth OBD2 for use with "Torque and others" on android.

Official tools are always best..

Vauxhall - Tech2
jaguar - IDS/SDD
landrover - IDS/SDD
Ford - IDS/SDD
VW - VAG-COM
Etc....
And Generic OBD2 leads...

I am getting a collection as one tool does not fit all.

Rob

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamo

151000 miles on the clock

Travel 32 miles each way to work every day

4 litres of oil ish per month and a half maybe?

What car/engine?
26th February 2013, 12:11 PM
Jamo

Quote:

Originally Posted by twin--turbo

Diagnostic Software...

All sorts of options on ebay, including Bluetooth OBD2 for use with "Torque and others" on android.

Official tools are always best..

Vauxhall - Tech2
jaguar - IDS/SDD
landrover - IDS/SDD
Ford - IDS/SDD
VW - VAG-COM
Etc....
And Generic OBD2 leads...

I am getting a collection as one tool does not fit all.

Rob

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What car/engine?

Ah sorry Nissan Almera 1.5 petrol
26th February 2013, 01:46 PM
twin--turbo

If there is no sign of oil on the road then you have a serious consumption problem. 1L in 1000 Miles would be normal on a high performance turbo charged car, 1L should last 5-6K in any other car so 4L in 600Miles is 40 times more than it should be!

Rob
26th February 2013, 02:08 PM
Jamo

Quote:

Originally Posted by twin--turbo

If there is no sign of oil on the road then you have a serious consumption problem. 1L in 1000 Miles would be normal on a high performance turbo charged car, 1L should last 5-6K in any other car so 4L in 600Miles is 40 times more than it should be!

Rob

What can I say its a turbo charged high performance super vehicle. :p

Its had a good ride tbh, 150000 miles isn't so bad for a car of its age!

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