XPG 180 update - Page 5

Street Elite · 15-11-18, 09:35 PM

If it's still on the same tyres then it could be the seal from tyre to rim. They can leak if the rim isn't 100%.

Drew

p_b82 · 17-11-18, 12:21 PM

for the dead battery I'd check the alternator...

they can fail on one of the 3 lines and not throw the warning lamp - they then draw current when the engine is off... doesn't take long to flatten the battery entirely.

mattie007 · 19-11-18, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by p_b82

for the dead battery I'd check the alternator...

they can fail on one of the 3 lines and not throw the warning lamp - they then draw current when the engine is off... doesn't take long to flatten the battery entirely.

Cheers for the heads up, will mention that tomorrow. Funny you say that as someone at work mentioned the alternator.

mattie007 · 28-11-18, 06:07 PM

Amazingly it was the battery...strange the garage didn't pick that up but at least its sorted. First drive today in about 3 months, 50 miles of mixed driving and all seemed fine apart from a couple of issues. One of the HIDs blew so I'll have to change that. Is it just a bulb or a whole unit?
Its also very difficult to engage gears, especially first, which needs a right shove. Could that be gearbox/clutch/sheddist kit? I need to really push down on the clutch but theres no sign of slipping or the clutch burning even when I got caught in heavy traffic for an hour.
I had planned to do a trackday at Brands with MGoT on Monday but just a little concerned that something will give way!
Having yellowstuff pads, braided hoses and alcon discs fitted at the weekend and the tyres will be taken off and resealed.

peterzs · 29-11-18, 09:36 AM

IS IT HARD TO GET REVERSE GEAR?

on the derv 1st and reverse were hard to get into and I got the clutch changed. It was fine after that.

Good luck if you go out on track. Is good fun.

talkingcars · 29-11-18, 05:18 PM

Could just need a fluid change.

mattie007 · 29-11-18, 06:44 PM

Just pulled onto the drive tonight and it popped out of gear and is now making a strange noise and there’s a strong burning smell.
To be fair, it was near impossible to get into first gear on the drive home but glad it went on the drive and not in traffic

stamford · 29-11-18, 09:55 PM

Could be thrust bearing and actuator arm seizing, gearbox out.

mattie007 · 30-11-18, 06:03 AM

That’s what most are saying on Facebook. Looks like I did well to make it last 2 more years!

p_b82 · 30-11-18, 08:09 AM

Yeah sounds like things are seizing up a bit.

that or the bracket is flexing, but I would not have thought that would give you the burning smell... so seems to point to the former comment.