Mark W Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 The only thing I can think of is if the anti-stall kicked in or something like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Lad Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 (edited) He did turn; that's probably full lock on one of those things. He's just crap at doing donuts is all. Edited September 1, 2014 by Spider Lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 He does seem to kind of straighten up into it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYlBeawGn6s#t=80 In fairness, Ben Slinger did a similar thing on a parade type run for Ferrari last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Lad Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Yeah, does look odd. And a bit pathetic really. He just plain bottles it on the first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 (edited) Clean car...give it a day and I'm sure it won't be! Edited September 1, 2014 by David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Soooo...out of the 20 valves in my head, 9 of them are goosed...bugger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Shameless Facebook copy & paste... Anyone on here have experience with Leon / Golf ARL engines? Or even if not, you may be able to help. I started off with EML on, it mentioned having a shite signal from the glow plugs, which could have been down to the plugs, the harness or the relay. I've replaced all three now. I'm still getting the EML but now with four codes, basically all four cylinders, to do with the plugs. In addition, my battery light stays on if I plug the glow plug harness in. Thinking my battery may have been knackered I replaced it, but still get the problem. If I unplug the glow plug harness the battery light goes away but obviously the EML stays on. Today I tested the alternator using a multimeter. Here's the results: Car off: 12.57 volts Car on: 11.8 volts Car on with glow plug harness plugged in: 12.4 volts I also tested the alternator by removing the negative from the battery and testing the main cable that comes out, that measured 0.5A which I believe is correct? Am I right in saying that when the car is running the voltage should be up around the 14 mark? Any help appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 (edited) Mike, will read your post properly in a second but have you checked your alternator clutch pulley? I recently had to replace mine (you can hear a funny cracking/knackered bearing noise at idle/certain speeds).If its broken then the alternator won't spin correctly/at all and hence won't charge the battery (I first noticed it when my battery light came on every so often). Could be worth checking? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTtvn6LTi04&list=FLk1mrB145nV-UNK1h-rBr7Q&index=23 Edited September 1, 2014 by David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boumsong Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Too good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Soooo...out of the 20 valves in my head, 9 of them are goosed...bugger Oh my, any idea how that's happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Fitted my new timing chain. For a little engine they've alot to remove. Suppose its one more thing in its favor when I come to sell it in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Oh my, any idea how that's happened? Just burnt or cracked valves or seats I think. Took the head off and poured water into each inlet port, and on cylinder 1 all 3 inlet valves drip like a tap. Cylinder 2 & 3 are ok inlet wise, cylinder 4 has 1 leaky inlet valve. Each cylinder has 1 leaky exhaust valve. Pretty sure that's the answer to my misfire problem, and explains why I had one very sooty spark plug (in cylinder 1) compared to the rest. Refurbing cylinder heads is expensive (looking at £500+ at the very least to get it back on) ...track days are expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 You bought that ported BAM head yet spunky>? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Trying to yeah! The seller/company is pretty slow at replying! I asked a couple of questions about if it was opened up to large port etc. They suggested they could port and refurb my head for £350, so I said I would look into it, but I think my head is now a bit beyond saving! I like the idea of just dropping a new head on though, so will chase them up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 If I had the space I'd definitely break my car. As it stands, I'm just going to try and sell it for £1000. Had enough of trying to figure out what the electrical problem is, I'm going to lose a lot of money on this car but I'm not even bothered, just want rid now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I'll give you £500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 ...track days are expensive N/A hairdresser cars for the win 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 It's on eBay now, already three bids up to £1,131. Had a guy call me and offer £1000 cash but I'm letting it run. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Hope you get a good price for it so you can buy a nice girls car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Been offered £1500, by someone who wants to view tonight. Safe to say it's going if he wants it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Why no eBay link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seat-Leon-1-9TDi-FR-199-6bhp-150-ARL-/231322879841?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item35dbeb0761#ht_1024wt_1065 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I can't copy and paste here, nor can I quote or anything, otherwise I would have put the link in myself... Not quite sure what the problem is but it definitely won't work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I still own a Leon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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