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ucwepn

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The standard rating of 220kw.. Is that atw? Or engine?

220kw for standard is at the engine, works out to about 170kw atw
 

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Well it seems to be a bit more thirsty than my soarer... :)

Idle rev speed seems to be around 600rpm.. is that normal?
When stopping at lights, the engine seems to stutter a little... and when sitting there, i think i can feel a little miss every now and then... any of this normal? or does it sound like there might be an underlying issue with something?
I do think the sump gasket will need replacing, as there does seem to be a little fresh oil on the floor...
Engine bay when we get home seems quite hot.. though temperature gauge is below half way...

But overall pretty happy with it for the price !!
 

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600 RPM is normal at idle.
Stutter or miss, not normal. You might want to whack some new plugs and leads in there.
Are the engine fans working properly, does the fan come on when you switch on the A/C?
 

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Leads and plugs were changed 6000km ago..
Don't get me wrong.. it's not really bad.. you can barely notice it.. but it is there..
Before leads etc were done (due to #3 being split and arking)
Fault codes:
P1626 - Pass Key li Fuel Enable Ckt
0007 - Pcm Data Lost
0008 - Pcm Vehicle Speed Data Unstable

Checked afterwards with no errors (supposedly)

Alternator replaced recently too..

Will check fans again next time i go for a drive, but yes i'm pretty sure they all work


So anyone in Adelaide able to recommend a good/reliable/honest mechanic that would be able to do the sump gasket for me?
 
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little miss at the lights can be your fans coming on. it used to trip me out at the start.
 

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little miss at the lights can be your fans coming on. it used to trip me out at the start.
Hrmm.. ok thanks for that :)
How can i tell the difference? :)
 

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Have had Hold Auto Wreckers at Salisbury recommended to me...

Anything else i should get them to do while they're doing it?

Any comments on them at all?
 
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Took it to work today, and yes, as far as i can tell all the fans are working... There's 2 at the front?
I definitely hear at least 1 turn on and off when stopping..
 

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yes theres a smaller fan and a larger high speed fan
 

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Have had Hold Auto Wreckers at Salisbury recommended to me...

Anything else i should get them to do while they're doing it?

Any comments on them at all?
So i rang these guys today to find out what time they close (5pm) told them i would be coming up to see them, i should be there just before 5pm. (no worries)

So i drive up there after work... get there 4:55... gates are all locked, no one in sight...
So i guess that's them down the drain..
Anyone else got a suggestion?
 
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