Johnny 5C Posted March 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Doc, have you done this yet? I did mine outside of Euro car parts. Its no that difficult, just fiddly, because the fixings are underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc l Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 What part jonhny? Anyone beer busy with their 1.9 recently? Mines running very well as the minute but I have a strange problem with my top hose. When the engine is off it is collapsed, like there's a vacuum in there. Really strange I've played about with the bleed screw but that doesn't help. It's fine with the engine running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny 5C Posted March 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Not done much. Running well. Had a roadwork sign scrape down the driver door which has left a nasty mark, but its not that deep. Need to get the scratches on the bonnet an roof done too... im not running out to get it looked at, as im afraid its a full respray job... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc l Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Good to hear its running well Any help on the coolant hose? Anyone else been working on their 8 valver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brixtoninmate Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Hi i lowered mine yesturday in the snow . Put sport springs on looks so much better . need to get some spacers for wheels will make it sit better on road. If you have scratches on car try to polish them out i have polished my car latly looks so much better when clean . today im going to take of rocker cover to have a look at spray bar . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc l Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Does your car make any noises on startup then Brixton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docz2K9 Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Mines leaking water somewhere , not sure where to start looking . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mengwalton Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Mines leaking water somewhere , not sure where to start looking . . Check the connecting pipe on the v. back of the block, and the one on the side of the block they tend to go brittle and leak, then check the waterpump n tstat, then the water heater valve make sure the connectors are seated, then check the radiator for bowing, then the expansion tank and connections, don't forget it should leave residue when dried. I've had all ends of problems hope this helps Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using Tapatalk 2 Docz2K9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docz2K9 Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Check the connecting pipe on the v. back of the block, and the one on the side of the block they tend to go brittle and leak, then check the waterpump n tstat, then the water heater valve make sure the connectors are seated, then check the radiator for bowing, then the expansion tank and connections, don't forget it should leave residue when dried. I've had all ends of problems hope this helps :)/> Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using Tapatalk 2 Nice one mate , helpful bit of info there! Ill give it all a check when i feel i can brave the weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc l Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) They are very prone to leaking at the very back of the cylinder head. Its a plastic connector, you can feel it but you can't see it without a mirror and light! I think it's been discussed in this thread somewhere :)/> Edited March 24, 2013 by marc l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packer Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Need to get the scratches on the bonnet an roof done too... im not running out to get it looked at, as im afraid its a full respray job... Almost all scratches are repairable without a full respray if you have the patience to do it. And if they are only in the clear coat you can just polish them out with a machine polisher. Johnny 5C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny 5C Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) Almost all scratches are repairable without a full respray if you have the patience to do it. And if they are only in the clear coat you can just polish them out with a machine polisher. Packer, I have a thread here with some pictures. I'd like to take this break in the rain to sort it out. Pic attached.... Can you recommend a method and products? John Edited March 30, 2013 by Johnny 5C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docz2K9 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Anyone know how to remove the throttle body on the 318 8 valve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc l Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 I've had mine off It wasn't difficult. Think it was just 4 bolts? Obv remove both throttle cables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docz2K9 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Nice one cheers mate! Got a sticky pedal & think its the butterfly valve in the tb! Gunna give it a good clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packer Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Pic attached.... Can you recommend a method and products? Of course it's hard to say for sure from a photo, but it looks like this is just light surface scratches to the clearcoat. If that is the case then it can be polished out with a machine polisher. You would definitely be best using a DA (Dual Action) polisher, since they are easy to use and you run very little risk of doing damage to the paintwork with them. You can pick up a DA polisher new for £100 or more, or buy a second hand one for £60-ish. If those prices are above your budget I have also read about people having good results using a random orbital sander with polishing pads attached via velcro. Apparently these sanders have a similar action to a DA polisher, and you can pick up a pretty good one new for about £40 online. I recommend you do a good bit of reading up on this subject before you start buying products and get stuck in, and the Detailing World forum is an ideal place for that: www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum To get you started, this DIY guide is essential reading: http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=63859 And these videos from The Junkman are similarly informative (and also highly entertaining): http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=281047 Let us know how you get on. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny 5C Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Cheers packer. Some food for thought! Is a professional DA job going to be cheaper than a respray...hmm.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packer Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 I would say so, yes. If you are not up for having a go yourself then look up a local pro on detailingworld and see what they would charge. A respray seems like overkill for that damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docz2K9 Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Been real busy recently looking for jobs etc & money has been tight so ive been topping the car up with oil instead of fixing the problem! I've finally got some time to fix it so taken the undertray off & had a look! This is how it all looks , it seems to be mostly oily round the pulleys on the front of the engine & the front of the drivers side of the engine. Im putting around 2 litres of oil in every 3-5 weeks. Heres some pictures . . any ideas? my dad reckons its to do with the timing chain cover & said i should go down that route with a new gasket etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packer Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Most of that is coming from the valve cover gasket, so do that first ( pretty easy DIY). Maybe also some coming from the oil filter housing gasket (also DIYable but more hassle to do). The timing chain cover is at the back of the engine and I don't think it's in any of your photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Squibbs Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 Mine leaks intermittently too, been in the shop twice to be fixed (well first time they kinda cleaned it all up and said bring it back if it still does it) they replaced a few hose,connectors I think, but it still does it. There doesn't seem to be a pattern to it though which is annoying, so now every time I park on the drive I put a tray under the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docz2K9 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Most of that is coming from the valve cover gasket, so do that first ( pretty easy DIY). Maybe also some coming from the oil filter housing gasket (also DIYable but more hassle to do). The timing chain cover is at the back of the engine and I don't think it's in any of your photos. I think its either the oil filter housing gasket or the timing chain cover. Are you sure its at the back? i've been told its at the front? I'm gunna do both & change the valve cover gasket when i put the polishied aluminium one on anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packer Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 The timing chain is definitely at the back of the engine. I think in order to access it you would need to move the whole engine forward. Don't think the E46 is known to commonly leak in this area. In your third photo that oil residue down the front of the block is pretty much definitely coming from the valve cover gasket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayP07 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I thought the timing chain was right at the front of the engine behind timing case(m43 that is)... maybe you guys are talking about a different engine in which case excuse me? Another thread that I completely missed out on... great read so much info, completely distracting me from work ..... I've done most of this too and still have a rough idle at times but I know from here that there are more hoses to check and over the weekend I noticed cracks in the same pipe you mentioned going from the MAF housing to the fuel injectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docz2K9 Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 The timing chain is definitely at the back of the engine. I think in order to access it you would need to move the whole engine forward. Don't think the E46 is known to commonly leak in this area. In your third photo that oil residue down the front of the block is pretty much definitely coming from the valve cover gasket. This is the engine with the valve cover off , shows the chain is at the front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
