T16 - Page 5

stamford · 26-08-19, 09:41 PM

At a loss as to why hex socket head shoulder bolts have been used. They are hardened bolts and would need grinding. I would go for a rebore if possible.

talkingcars · 28-08-19, 09:41 PM

Good to see progress.

The TF that donated it's subframes to my F came from near Bordon.

Street Elite · 07-12-19, 11:36 AM

I don't think those bolts are std for the sump.

Drew - streetelite.co.uk

talkingcars · 07-12-19, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Street Elite

I don't think those bolts are std for the sump.

Drew - streetelite.co.uk

Defiantly not, the standard bolts are regular hex bolts.

ZS · 02-03-20, 10:55 AM

Finally got the engine back together this weekend and topped up all fluids.

Car initially fired up with a very obvious missfire, turns out one of the HT leads was not pushed in firmly enough.

Once that was sorted the engine runs, but not as smooth as I would like... There is a very slight lumpiness to the engine and it seems to threaten to stall every now and then.

Since this appears to be the Mems 1.6 ECU (Dizzy engine from a 420 Turbo) I can't just put it on my normal Diagnostics.

To this end, does anyone, localish to Bordon, have a T4 or PScan or another Diagnostics that will connect to the Rover 3-pin plug on the ECU so I can check all the sensors etc? I am hoping that will tell me, or at least guide me, to the root of the "something is not quite right".

peterzs · 02-03-20, 04:03 PM

well done for getting where you are at now.

hope it is just a sensor or bit of adjustment.

would a rolling road point you in the right direction???

found these https://www.bteautomotive.co.uk/DIAGNOSTICS don't know if they could help.

talkingcars · 02-03-20, 09:05 PM

I'd happily bring my pscan over but I don't have the MEMS 1.6 lead.

ZS · 03-03-20, 08:52 AM

PScan... Are they still going? It might be worth an investment in few weeks time (or maybe after I get back from the Netherlands!)

Main problem I have with the car now is I can't take it to anywhere as its got no MOT (and I don't want to cause any damage!), hence looking for someone to hopefully pop over and plug in a reader

Anyone had any luck with https://memsdiag.blogspot.com/ ?

talkingcars · 04-03-20, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ZS

Anyone had any luck with https://memsdiag.blogspot.com/ ?

That's for MEMS 1.6 or 1.9 as found on early 4 pot K series, the KV6 uses a Seimans 2000.

www.pscan.uk is still in development and production and Philip is active on www.the-t-bar.com where we host his forum.

ZS · 04-03-20, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by talkingcars

That's for MEMS 1.6 or 1.9 as found on early 4 pot K series, the KV6 uses a Seimans 2000.

www.pscan.uk is still in development and production and Philip is active on www.the-t-bar.com where we host his forum.

Luckily this particular engine is a 4 pot T series with a turbo and a mems 1.6 ECU

The KV6 needs a new air filter(the itg maxogen filter element has litterally fallen apart and is now dust!!) and a damn good service, but that's after its had the bodywork repaired

I have ordered the three pin circular cable now, will update when it arrives.

In the mean time the rear of the passenger front wheel arch, under the door where the arch and the sill meet (sorry don't know the actual name) is rotten and has a hole in it. Can I repair this easily? Or does it need someone with a welder? Is it an MOT failure?