TomB

You know how I joked about not having that misfire (yet) at idle.... well guess what you get for tempting fate. I've spent the same amount of money, and had the same shopping list as you Neil, and still have the same problems.... I'm going back to the garage on Monday so if they find it before you do, I'll be sure to let you know. Cheers, Tom

3 for me too; An M reg 2l 16v (written off by a friend rolling it down a hill) An H reg 1.8l 16v (previously owned by Coullstar and sold to buy an engagement ring) and the current K reg VR (I meant to buy a G60 but got side tracked)! The 2l valver 'felt' the fastest & most well balanced of the 3...but the VR makes the best noise by far! Cheers, Tom

If you can't hear it at idle in the engine bay but could hear it while moving, I think it might be something other than an air leak. However, it could be a part moving under load creating the hole! Common places are the large plastic air intake elbow that runs from the MAF sensor to the back of the block (lots of junctions to break) and the Idle Pot Damper Valve. I found mine by moving parts around while it was idling and seeing what hissed! Good luck, Tom

Glad to hear the new dizzy solved the problem (I'm getting a new one from Bosch tomorrow...) but I'm at a loss to help you with the lack of idling from cold as mine doesn't have that problem (yet :D ). Good luck, Tom

I've got a dizzy VR and according to the garage currently tracing my misfire, the cam shaft sensor is located behind the distributor itself. I'm sure they labelled it the [strike:2l6t5bwf]lambda sensor[/strike:2l6t5bwf] sorry hall sender rather than the camshaft sensor, so perhaps a difference between the two? Cheers, Tom EFA

Just an update for anyone else who might need the part, it's about £23 including VAT & CCGB discount. Very helpful guy in the parts department who really likes the older VWs as well. I was most impressed! Cheers, Tom

My experience is limited to a CBR 125 I'm afraid which as previously mentioned might not suit your frame! I must say that I find riding it round town a doddle, and if you're not going to be out of 30/40 limits most of the time (in London) a 125 will probably do you fine. It has enough poke around town to be comfortable and the good thing about the smaller bikes as that filtering is easy and you can fit through gaps in traffic that are almost bicycle small (Leeds rush hour has taught me this :) ). The only place I feel slightly uncomfortable is dual carriageways as I'm wound it with not much more to give by about 70mph! Have a poke around the Biker Banter forum on Pistonheads for some friendly advice. WRT kit, keep an eye on eBay, as I got a leather jacket, boots & gloves for about £30 and picked up a helmet from Hein Gericke for £60 so you can get the kit all in for Have fun! Tom

I've used VHT paint with a pot & brush on the downpipe of my CBR before with not very good results. It's because I was an impatient git though, and didn't clean up the downpipe sufficiently. Make sure the engine is spotless before you paint it on, and leave plenty of time for it to dry otherwise it will just smell bad & flake off when you apply heat. Good luck, Cheers, Tom

:notworthy: You're a scholar & a gent sir, I shall call Continental/JCT6000 tomorrow! Thanks again, Tom

Here's my daily: New Bars in Perspective [800x600].JPG[/attachment:334joyr0] Just tweaked the rear brakes & re-built the bottom bracket today, so tomorrow's ride to work should be fun... Maximum attack!

Sorry to hear that, but as you say what a bunch of numpties (and you have a free trolley jack!). I'll keep my fingers crossed the forensics turn something up.... Tom

Unsurprisingly, I failed to keep up with a white Gallardo today along the B645! It was only because my VR is sick though, yup, that's the only reason :wink:

Thanks for that, most helpful! It's been bodged in the past by the looks of it so it's time to splash out on a new part... It's certainly down on power, but has been for a while (another bust hose and possibly a cam position sensor as well), so I can't tell the difference :) I'll see if I can find the part online to get an idea of the price... Cheers, Tom

A superb thread, and just looking at the inside of those bores makes me want to do a re-build. Time to start hunting for engines.... :D The best way to learn & all that! Cheers, Tom

Just an update, ever since getting back from the garage, it's been running worse than it was before. I know one of the knock sensors is gone and needs replacing, but now while still popping on the overrun at about 1250rpm, it now stutters & spits when pulling of from junctions in first, or under anything but the most gentle of throttle applications. The misfire wasn't there before, and I'm thinking might be sooted plugs (I'll check ASAP) but it doesn't do it when cold, only when warmed up, so I'm thinking it must be sensor related. I'm putting the popping of unburnt fuel down to another vacuum leak, which brings this rambling post to some sort of point. Can anyone tell me what this PTFE tape wrapped device hissing like a cobra under my bonnet is?: 2.8l 24v Climatronic system.pdfDSC00019 [800x600].JPG[/attachment:17c016st] DSC00020 [800x600].JPG[/attachment:17c016st] It's obviously leaking and needs either re-binding as a bodge or replacing, but can anyone tell me what it is any how expensive it might be please? Any other comments or suggestions on the cause of the misfire gratefully received.... Thanks, Tom

I know the rear one's supposed to be a doddle, but I thought I'd ask from the horse's mouth, just how much of a sod is the front one to do? Some of the posts in the search suggest taking the front end off the car is the best way to get at it. Is is possible to do with everything (bar the oil cooler) in situ though? Also, can some kind person point me in the direction of the cam position sensor, as apparently that's gone as well... Cheers, Tom

Unfortunately my grandad passed away on sunday morning so I had to cancel my test ride as I spent the day with my parents. I'm booked in again in 2 weeks so I'll have to let you know how I get on. Good choice on the Speed 4, that is one handsome machine. bcstudent, loving the front room setup! :notworthy: Sorry to hear that man, hope all goes well over the coming days & enjoy your blast out when it comes round in a couple of weeks... Cheers, Tom

How did you get on? Is it more fun than a barrel of monkeys? :D When I'm allowed a bigger bike, I REALLY want a Speed 4...in Yellow. Cheers, Tom

That's cracking news, I'm glad it's getting sorted for you (with a couple of bonus bits thrown in)! Cheers, Tom

I'm glad you had a good time, I must say I absolutely loved my track time in the Corrado (cocked wheels and everything) :D Looking forward to doing it again? Cheers, T

Finally got the connectors I needed to hook up the radio (after 10 months of laziness) only to find that all I can receive are Radio 2 & Minster FM. Time to invest in that DAB aerial set I think! Booked it in to the Garage to get my overfuelling problems sorted (I think it needs an ECU reset...) Cheers, Tom

It'll fly by (and gives you time to contemplate what to fix next :) ). Keep it up old boy, Tom

That looks like a cracker of a car, and some sensible mods in the brakes being done there! Keep us up to date, Tom

I bought a specific tool for this after doing the calipers on my Golf and encountering a similar problem: The Bionic Grip and they have proved useful on a number of occasions! If you're in a rush though, I found a set of these babies or similar combined with a decent set of gloves to enable you to get a really good grip without lacerating your hands worked as well. Good luck, Tom

There's some real dedication evident in this thread sir, absolutely superb. Not an 'engine chop & done' job but every last detail! Good stuff. Tom