Edd's Nova Sport

[Mike]

Super clean engine bay on any car is the way forward. Like it.

[_Jake]

Engine bay looks absolutely gorgeous! Ill buy the 16se bottom end if you decide to sell it ;)

[Benn]

I wont be at Billing as the wedding is that weekend, will try and make the Retro Rides thing tho


Do pvs then as you can't do billing. I wanna have a good look around it and take photos.

[tahir868]

Looks fantastic, can't wait to see this in person at some point :)

[Southie]

The airbox fits in nicely Edd, I suspect you'll actually have smoother running now as well, great job ;)

[Novasport]

Looks stuning as usual Edd, can't wait to see it again.

Are you not using the poly spring seats with the new strut top cups?

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/20130319_170353-1.jpg

[Edd]

Do pvs then as you can't do billing. I wanna have a good look around it and take photos.

Don't think I'll go PVS, didn't like it much last time I went, that was a long time ago tho lol

Also I don't think it's clean enough yet to show off lol


The airbox fits in nicely Edd, I suspect you'll actually have smoother running now as well, great job ;)

Cheers mate, it already starts better with the box, hopefully drive better


Engine bay looks absolutely gorgeous! Ill buy the 16se bottom end if you decide to sell it ;)

Cheers and I do want to get rid of the bottom end at some point....


Looks fantastic, can't wait to see this in person at some point :)

Thanks very much


Looks stuning as usual Edd, can't wait to see it again.

Are you not using the poly spring seats with the new strut top cups?

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/20130319_170353-1.jpg

Cheers Rich, the spring caps have the step for the end of the spring to sit in

I'm a little dubious about them tbh, any noise or problem they'll come straight off and I'll have a rethink

[Benn]

Don't think I'll go PVS, didn't like it much last time I went, that was a long time ago tho lol

Also I don't think it's clean enough yet to show off lol


I founds it's got better in the last few years. So i think you should. And piss of is it not clear enough!

[Jeff16v]

Superb work Ed, have a holiday in London, stay as long as you like, you can tidy mine. :)

[Benn]

Bring yours to me one weekend Jeff i'd help ya

[SimonTW]

Awesome work as usual. Love all the oem stuff but also how your not afraid to stick some cool aftermarket bits on like the silicone pipework!

[Jeff16v]

Bring yours to me one weekend Jeff i'd help ya
That's very kind sir, :)

[Edd]

Got sent this pic earlier

Looks fcuking epic IMO

Got me thinking alsorts lol I know it's a 2.0L engine with the inlet but would love my 1300 turbo set up to look as good as that

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_9704.jpg

[Novasport]

Looks awesome, got to be a Euro car.

[Nick J]

Epic indeed! Edds going big block woop woop! lol

Nick.

[Edd]

Looks awesome, got to be a Euro car.


Yeah I think so too

The only problem with pics like that is that they make you feel like you need to start from scratch again lol

[Edd]

Epic indeed! Edds going big block woop woop! lol

Nick.

lol nope been there, never EVER going back lol

Bet that inlet is hard to get hold of as well, plus it looks like the firewall would need removing, something else I'll never do again

[scott.parker]

Wtf is with them funny bots on the rocker?
Other then that it's nice.
Would like a 1.6 or 2.0 8v for my hatch, but can't find one cheap enough

[Novasport]

One of my fave engine bays, bit impractical though...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/13716.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/NovaSport/media/13716.jpg.html)

[Benn]

Got sent this pic earlier

Looks fcuking epic IMO

Got me thinking alsorts lol I know it's a 2.0L engine with the inlet but would love my 1300 turbo set up to look as good as that

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/IMG_9704.jpg

That is fantastic, with some work and a good plan Edd you could do that.


One of my fave engine bays, bit impractical though...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/13716.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/NovaSport/media/13716.jpg.html)

Love that one since i saw it a few years back...


I really need to up my game dont i....

[Andy]

1300 turbo dont lose the faith!

[Benn]

Edd i think that inlet would clear the bulkhead.

[bazzap8389]

Stunning car mate, well done :)

[Edd]

1300 turbo dont lose the faith!

I haven't at all mate :) will deffo be doing the 1300 turbo


Edd i think that inlet would clear the bulkhead.

It might mate, but I won't do big block

I just liked the look of it colour wise etc, just need to decide what to do with mine


Stunning car mate, well done :)

Cheers mate, thanks, I'm not 100% happy with it yet tho

[bazzap8389]

How come? 1300 turbo is a good idea, should be good fun!

[Edd]

There's always room for improvement

[Benn]

It might mate, but I won't do big block
I just liked the look of it colour wise etc, just need to decide what to do with mine


How do you know you don't get a small block one? Try working out a plan and staying close to it. Makes life a bit more easy....



There's always room for improvement

Very very very true. That's all i see when i look at my car..

[Edd]

No actual work been done lol but a update...

This morning I met Jeffrey and Neik in Bristol, real nice chaps, and I can't tank them enough for brings the parts over, these guys should have some sort award for doing these trips

Oh and the waffles are awesome lol

Got this, bronze tinted tailgate glass WITHOUT the heating elements

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0215.jpg

Lucky to get hold of it, OCP got it in few weeks ago, never seen another, going to look great with the Zender rear spoiler

Also got a new bonnet as a spare lol

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0216.jpg


I do have the car booked for paint on the 22nd of next month, which will leave me a week after honeymoon to get it MOT 'd

Looking forward to driving it again, been too long

[Benn]

Oooo nice buy on the glass, that should look very cool.

[tahir868]

Awesome, i'm really fond of this Sport, love all the things your doing to make it different :)

[leggattr]

I thought they always had the non heated bronze in stock, just no good if its a winter car!!

[Edd]

Jeffrey told me they had not long got it in and was the last, maybe they had/got more I'm not completely sure, either way I'm happy it made it here

The car is allergic to winter/damp conditions so heated rear screen ain't needed

[leggattr]

Haha to be honest mine is so old and damaged that its just like a non heated one. Already had the snow/frost test and it failed.

[Edd]

More stuff turning up now I've finished paying for wedding

Got these other day

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0222.jpg

Full set of new genuine mudflaps as I wasn't happy with the used ones

New wheels ordered, I'm all up for trying something different but I want wider tyres and wheels that fit properly tbh so have admitted defeat with them

Bodywork booked in

R5 GT T2 turbocharger bought

Tubular manifold being sorted

Few weeks it be back on the road all being well with more updates

[scott.parker]

Nice, I saw them mudflaps, I didn't go for them as there none nova ones, plus I've seen Opel Classic Parts sell the correct ones and there cheap.

Look forward to seeing the updates with the turbo setup.

[Edd]

Need to sort out rebuilding the low comp 1300 bottom end, that's the next main job for the conversion

I'd like to have all the bits sorted over next few months

[SimonTW]

Can you spill the beans on what you are going for wheel wise? Any plans to bring it out to a show this year?

[Graeme]

Good work Edd, I personally never liked the old wheels, hope the new ones are a motor sport derivative, keep the updates coming

[Benn]

Shame your changing the wheels, but undedstandable.

[Edd]

The new wheels are GM, will be painted white with the bodywork to match

I know the wheels on ATM make it stand out but with the 175/50 tyres with 6J I have no confidence to drive to hard

Plus the camber shims on the rear make the rear feel very un nova like so it's all got to go

Zero point in sacrificing handling for looks IMO

[SRimon]

Which wheels Edd?

[Andy]

Good idea to bin the wheels off imo.

[craig green]

The new wheels are GM, will be painted white with the bodywork to match

I know the wheels on ATM make it stand out but with the 175/50 tyres with 6J I have no confidence to drive to hard

Plus the camber shims on the rear make the rear feel very un nova like so it's all got to go

Zero point in sacrificing handling for looks IMO


You'd never make it in the 'dub scene' LOLz

[Edd]

My mate Mark dropped my new wheels of today

They are Ronal R8's, 14", 6J, ET 45, originally fitted to Audi 80 quattro

He had them 20 years so he's pleased to see the live on

Going to get them blasted and powdercoated grey to match the bumpers

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0290.jpg

Will look good I reckon, haven't seen a Nova on them before either

[Benn]

Oooooooooooooo now i like them! So glad you haven't just picked some boring rims everyone else has. Get it done.

[Edd]

Cheers Benn, hopefully drop them down later today to have them coated

More bits turned up

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0293.jpg

Going to mount it under passenger seat

[SimonTW]

I was always under the impression the Audi 80's were all 4x108. They will look good though once fitted. Is there a reason for going for the smaller battery or just neatness? You coming to Retro Rides gathering?

[Edd]

I was always under the impression the Audi 80's were all 4x108. They will look good though once fitted. Is there a reason for going for the smaller battery or just neatness? You coming to Retro Rides gathering?

Battery is mainly to free up space so I can eventually do the corsa b servo conversion

I'm sadly not going to Retro Rides, working that day, hopefully make some shows next year

[GDN16v]

What amp size battery did you go for?

Liking the wheels. Very nice, and as Benn says not the usual ones!! :thumb:

[scott.parker]

Dry cell battery, loved the varly one I used to have on my old track car, there awesome, in the entire time I own the car due to it being isolated I never hat to charge it once! Pays for its self in the long run, best thing you will own.

[Edd]

Had a small delivery, all new and genuine

LHD bonnet cable

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0364.jpg

Passenger side mirror and bits as spare

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0366.jpg

Two new rear ashtrays

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0367.jpg

Rear bumper brackets

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0368.jpg

Interior mirror and parcel straps

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0369.jpg

Rear light seals

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0370.jpg

Pair of Hella indicators

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0371.jpg

Spare front door seals

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0372.jpg

Rear quarter vents and few other bits

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0374.jpg

And this storage box, is for a saloon but I'm going to see if I can make a nice job of making it fit

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0365.jpg

Glad I've sorted these bits, some as spares, indicators will be the first to go on as I've never been happy with the pattern ones

Next week I will actually do some work on the car, need to fit battery and MOT it ASAP

[scott.parker]

Where the **** did you sorce them hella indicators from, I've been trying to get a pair for the mk1 for years, but could only ever find the passenger side...

[Edd]

I could probably sort another set for you, they not that cheap tho, do you want me to find out for you?

[scott.parker]

Yeah, been trying to get a set of hella ones for years, but most only sell the kinby ones that are dark orange and don't match up to the wing ones or rear..

[Edd]

I let you know mate

[Nick J]

Man.... you and a few others I know are really trying to clean out ocp aren't you! Think you need to pull some sick days for next years billing!!

Nick.

[tahir868]

Awesome, certainly can't beat new genuine parts :thumb:

[Edd]

Man.... you and a few others I know are really trying to clean out ocp aren't you! Think you need to pull some sick days for next years billing!!

Nick.

None of the stuff came from OCP Nick, ;)

I really do need to make Billing, by next year I reckon I will have the car pretty much as I want it as well

Must check my timetable for next year.....


Awesome, certainly can't beat new genuine parts :thumb:

No you can't, gets a bit addictive tho lol

[Alex J]

nothing worth buying at billing , all the anoraks get in there before anyone else , and all thats left are over priced parts from ireland lol

[Novasport]

Yeah, been trying to get a set of hella ones for years, but most only sell the kinby ones that are dark orange and don't match up to the wing ones or rear..

I bought a new set off German ebay last week. They turned up within a couple of days, quicker than most parts from within the UK!
They cost me about £40 inc postage. Pics in the 'what turned up in the post' section.

[Novasport]

Why have you ordered a LHD cable, to move the lever to the passenger side? What are you fitting on the drivers side that you need to move it?It p!sses me off on Peugeot that you have to walk round to the passenger side and open the door to pull the bonnet lever, bloody French! With the high probability that the car will break down and the french electrics will eventually catch fire you would have thought they would have put it closer. Mind you, the French dont like us much anyway lol

[Edd]

I ordered it to see if I can hide the cable in the bay, not sure if it will work out yet tho

[Novasport]

Maybe use the LHD lever and mount with the longer RHD cable and run it under the wing ;)

[Benn]

Love the collecting of parts. The baby bath is very awesome, Sharon SR's fits and looks great.

Like what your doing with the lhd cable. I did the easier thing of just run it under the wings...

[Graeme]

I've always fitted the lhd bonnet pulls, looks far better in the bay, pretty please will you pm me the saloon boot tidy part number?

[Novasport]

pretty please will you pm me the saloon boot tidy part number?

Done:thumb:

[Graeme]

Thanks rich

[Graeme]

Should you choose not to take a knife to the boot tidy will you bear me in mind if you decide to part with it please?

[Edd]

For sure mate I will

[Novasport]

TBH Edd it is a totally different shape, there will be not much left of it if you try to make it fit.

[Novasport]

I think Graeme maybe buying it off you! It is totally different :(


http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0365.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/DSCF1690.jpg

[Edd]

Looks like he will lol

[scott.parker]

Edd, any time info where to get the hellas from, looked on German ebay found the one I need 2nd hand for £10 +postage.

[Jamie.]

Just went threw the whole project reading everything!! amazing work and cracking nova

[Edd]

Still no actual work done lol as I'm mid way through renovating the downstairs of our house, but a small update

Met up with Jeffrey and Neik today, another massive thanks to them both for bringing me more parts, Oh and waffles!!!!!

I've been looking for years for a Irmscher plough, then Jeffrey finds me two!!!

Going to have one I grey and Rich has kindly offered to swap one that was painted with my shell

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0747.jpg

Also picked up a new grill badge

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/DSC_0755.jpg

TBH I can't see me having any time till the new year to do much actual work but you never know

Edd

[Benn]

Oo i like the plough.

[Novasport]

Glad you finally got the ploughs.

[Nick J]

I keep wondering whether mine would suit one of these or similar.... Wouldn't want a stock snowplough though as their a little too common for my liking.

Nick.

[craig green]

TBH I can't see me having any time till the new year to do much actual work but you never know

Edd


So the car will spend the whole of 2013 in your garage? GAY!

[Edd]

So the car will spend the whole of 2013 in your garage? GAY!

nope, rolled it out few weeks back to sweep the garage out lol

[abznovasport]

I have encountered a few problems on the way tho, first being how to fit the seat belts with the cage as in the pic below, maybe need to chop and weld the bar somehow ?

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0562.jpg

Sorry to resurrect the dead Edd but how did you get round this problem as I now have the same problem all though I haven't welded the plates for the cage in yet. Not wanting to go down the harness route really.

Cheers
Ian

[Edd]

I have encountered a few problems on the way tho, first being how to fit the seat belts with the cage as in the pic below, maybe need to chop and weld the bar somehow ?

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/SAM_0562.jpg

Sorry to resurrect the dead Edd but how did you get round this problem as I now have the same problem all though I haven't welded the plates for the cage in yet. Not wanting to go down the harness route really.

Cheers
Ian

Hi Ian

This was a issue tbh mate, I ended up fitting the bar then bending the bar inward so the cage fits

Can get you a couple pics no problem if you like

[abznovasport]

Pics would be really appreciated Edd, can PM them too me or I can PM you my email address.

Cheers
Ian

[therealnovaboy]

if its a bolt in cage just keep the opposit side bolted in and use a ratchet strap to pull it in. Youd be surprised how much you can pull the cage in and it spings back. just make sure its not going to spring back with your hand in the way.

[abznovasport]

Cheers for that, never thought of that and cant see why it wont work, I did read somewhere a cage should be under slight tension when in the car anyway.

[marc69]

I had this in my car too but I had previously welded the cage in (silly boy).

I cut the cage in a clean line, put the seat belt rail bit in and immediately started leding the cage back together, again and again and again to ensure this ould not be a weak point.

The next time I am doing interior ork on the car, the cage comes out, and I ill do what I did with the xe, 3mm strengthening plates and cage feet, then bolted in with appropriate nuts/bolts.

Is your sport getting there?

[istf]

Why not use racing harness? Most of them have simple bolts per fixing points.

[Edd]

Why not use racing harness? Most of them have simple bolts per fixing points.

I would much prefer harnesses tbh, but I would want bucket seats trimmed in Daytona check material to keep it kind of original

I do have future plans for the front seats, want to remove the rears as well

Work has started on the car again, should have a decent update in the new year

[Benn]

Ratchet strap around the cage legs to pull them in, fit bar then release?

[mowgli]

re the seatbelts, can't you fit a set from a more door? they don't have the slides iirc

http://autoparts-cms.com/images/Opel/S83/C/51.jpg

[istf]

I also had almost similar problem with the slider in my Spider when I want to put the GSi/GTE Recaros and I don't have enough place because of the reinforcements. But finally I bend the sliders. Unfortunatelly it's not working in your case :(
I didn't realized the "more door" belts are could be a better solution. I thought it's similar. Thanks the idea Mowgli! :)

[Edd]

I started the Sport up today :)

Had to spend 3 hours clearing out all the house renovation stuff I piled in the garage tho lol

Been collecting a few bits over the last few months

Hearing it running has filled me with enthusiasm for it again

After not driving it for going on 18 months I hoping the weather is good this year so I can use it lots

[craig green]

wahey!

[Edd]

Indeed mate

It's not had the use it deserves yet

Will be spending a few hours each week finishing it off till the weathers good enough to put it on the road

[craig green]

Maybe we can start on mine [cough] after that!

[Andy]

Ah so its not underwater??? lol

[Edd]

lol I moved from the floodplain to the only hill in town few years ago lol

But it is like a disaster zone down here for some

[Andy]

I know ive seen,feel so sorry for them.
Being a flood victim myself in 2007 I know how it feels,however that was in summer.
Didn't ya take any pics of nova??
Or have ya just sat and smoked in it? lol

[Edd]

No pics, it's covered in dust and dirt, even tho it had cover on it, too embarrassing for pics lol

No smoking in it, I'm on the electric ones ATM lol


The floods are crazy tbh, BUT EVERY SINGLE PERSON who lives here knew it would happen sooner or later once the dredging stopped, the river parrett that runs through town has built up so much mud on the banks it's half the size it was 10 years ago

[Andy]

They have scrimped everywhere on dredging and drain clearing,and now its come and fukked areas up.
Notice how all the politicians are blaming anybody they can.

[Edd]

Best one is that we had a permanent dredging boat, used to be parked up in bridgwater docks, someone ok'd for it to be weighed in few years back

Now they want to buy a new one lol

[Benn]

Glad you've got some love back, would love to see it and photo it in the summer...

[Edd]

Picking up a new set of wheels on Thursday......

I have now finished rebuilding the downstairs of our house (fully gutted, back to brick, new ceilings, complete rewire, etc)
Taken waaaayyy longer than I first anticipated lol and more cash than planned :(

But now have loads of spare time again so back on with the Sport
Doubt I'll have it as I want it in time to be on the road this year tbh tho, needs quite a bit done for me to be happy with it

[Edd]

Picked up new wheels today

Big thanks to Jeffrey for bringing them over and massive thanks to Benn for storing them for me

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0115.jpg (http://s499.photobucket.com/user/EDDRODGERS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0115.jpg.html)

More friendly offset but still the style I like

[SRimon]

Irmschers??? Nice mate will look well

Any new photos with graphics on yet?!

[Vlietje]

Good boy! Now go and fit them! You'll need some 5mm spacers per side on the fronts as they'll hit the tie rod ends...
Spacers are still here. Let me know if you need them and I'll send them over, for free of course!

[Edd]

EXIP wheels mate

Graphics on now, no pics yet, still in bits lol

[scott.parker]

You luck *******! I really really want some exip wheels for mine, but there either A, only available in iffy offset, or B, only available Europe..!

Nice, makes me wish I'd said yes to some now :(

[Benn]

Why arnt they fitted yet?

[Andy]

You wanna spend less time smoking in the thing when wasted and actually do some graft lol

[sport]

Needs to be seen with decals on.

[Edd]

You luck *******! I really really want some exip wheels for mine, but there either A, only available in iffy offset, or B, only available Europe..!

Nice, makes me wish I'd said yes to some now :(

I was quite lucky to get them from Jeff tbh, don't see many in decent offset

I will give you a ring mate when I get a spare minute


Why arnt they fitted yet?

lol back on shift again now

Looking at the width, I think the 175 tyres I have will be too stretched, thinking another set with 185 might be needed now :(



You wanna spend less time smoking in the thing when wasted and actually do some graft lol

lol lol that was funny, especially falling asleep in it with mega hangover

I can't even open the door on it atm due to parts pilled up around it lol


Needs to be seen with decals on.

It does, all in good time mate

Looks like someone has tried nicking it atm tho lol

Serious graft (as Andy puts it) will be starting now

[Edd]

Good boy! Now go and fit them! You'll need some 5mm spacers per side on the fronts as they'll hit the tie rod ends...
Spacers are still here. Let me know if you need them and I'll send them over, for free of course!

Cheers Jeff, I did think about spacers for the front, will drop you a text bout them

What width tyres you have on them?

You reckon 185 's will rub the front wings with spacers on?

[Edd]

Still have running issues

Start up
Ticks over at 1300rpm
Down to 900rpm when warm

THEN slowly over 5 minutes the revs just keep rising

10 minutes and it's up at 4000 rpm!!!!!!!!

Got this to try

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0080.jpg (http://s499.photobucket.com/user/EDDRODGERS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0080.jpg.html)

Please please please post up any suggestions as I'm nearly ready to get the axe out :(

This problem is one of the reasons I haven't put it back on the road this year, just can't get to the bottom of it, tried everything :(

[Royston]

Hi Edd, Didn't know you had any issues with the injection

My SR starts in a similar manner as yours i.e.


Start up
Ticks over at 1300rpm
Down to 900rpm when warm

but tick over remains stable

I had my air flow meter refurbed many years ago and was never used until I fitted the kit

Are you using the Thermotime control, looks like an ICV?

Can you post a recent pic of the engine bay, I'm lost off where you're at, sorry for not paying attention!

have you got a softer cam in now?

[Edd]

Hi mate

Yeah ICV is on, tried a couple I have, maybe I need to find a brand new one

Standard SR cam is in now

[Novasport]

Still have that Bosch LE2 tester here. Get yer **** up here to fetch your bits and you can borrow it ;)

[Edd]

Still have that Bosch LE2 tester here. Get yer **** up here to fetch your bits and you can borrow it ;)

:) thanks Rich, definitely going to come up at the end of the month

How/where do you plug that tester in?
What will it tell me?


I'm also thinking I might need to find a spare ECU to try

[Novasport]

I could maybe lend you an ECU.

[Benn]

Have you popped the top off the AFM, iirc you can see the bit more inside as it meters.. Maybe check that's free.

[Royston]

The ICV is a thermotime switch that controls the air bypass when cold iirc (similar device on my 3.5 Vitesse V8)

Once the engine is hot I believe it remains stable (operates with a bi metallic strip and workes off temperature) I suspect it is operating correctly judging by the above compared to mine.

I think I would check the resistance of the coolant temp sensor hot/cold and a see if the Ohms change cold to hot.

If remaining "cold" it would lead to over fuelling.........and maybe higher revs as the engine warms.

I assume this is happening with the car being stood

[Edd]

Rich, that would be good as the ecu is the only bit I haven't swapped, it won't run at all on my spare

Benn, that's why I got the spare AFM....

Royston, yeah while it's stood, I can't drive it as it needs mot, and doubt it will pass emissions ticking over on the red line lol

[Royston]

Just found your bay pics, I believe your problem is due to the location of the thermotime switch on the inlet manifold rather that the cam box (where it is on my SR).

The thermotime switch on my Vitesse is mounted on the inlet manifold, for heat I believe as mentioned above.

My previous comments about the coolant temp sensor may be incorrect, due to the above, but worth checking to eliminate!

[Novasport]

It plugs into the ECU and loom. There is a test relay etc. Looks a good bit of kit.
Saw one on ebay recently really cheap. I thought of you but then I thought you had fixed the issue so never contacted you about it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/20140805_211920_zpswli7uk8m.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/NovaSport/media/20140805_211920_zpswli7uk8m.jpg.html)

[Edd]

Just found your bay pics, I believe your problem is due to the location of the thermotime switch on the inlet manifold rather that the cam box (where it is on my SR).

The thermotime switch on my Vitesse is mounted on the inlet manifold, for heat I believe as mentioned above.

My previous comments about the coolant temp sensor may be incorrect, due to the above, but worth checking to eliminate!

Thanks for that mate, will put it back in the original place and try that


It plugs into the ECU and loom. There is a test relay etc. Looks a good bit of kit.
Saw one on ebay recently really cheap. I thought of you but then I thought you had fixed the issue so never contacted you about it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/20140805_211920_zpswli7uk8m.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/NovaSport/media/20140805_211920_zpswli7uk8m.jpg.html)

Yep I'll try that please mate

I need to get the bottom of this ASAP

[Vlietje]

Cheers Jeff, I did think about spacers for the front, will drop you a text bout them

What width tyres you have on them?

You reckon 185 's will rub the front wings with spacers on?

I fitted 165 60 14's on them. But they're way too narrow for these wheels. You should try 175/55 14 or even better 185/50 14...
Don't think they will rub the wings as with 5mm spacers you're running ET44

[Royston]

Thanks for that mate, will put it back in the original place and try that

Might be worth running the engine and restricting the flow (squish the pipe? or blanking it) through the thermotime switch and see if it controls the tick over once warm, would prove the theory before moving it

[Royston]

Edd,
This may help, look at extra air valve EAV, I forgot the thermotime switch drives the EAV.

This link is fo the Rover Vitesse system, but is similar to the Irmscher system (but has nine fuel injectorslol) So will be useful in explaining operation.

http://www.roversd1.info/3500/efi.html

[Edd]

Thanks for that Roy

I had no idea that the ICV operated in that way, always thought it was just operated via the ecu!

Needs moving back on to the cam box then

[Royston]

Thanks for that Roy

I had no idea that the ICV operated in that way, always thought it was just operated via the ecu!

Needs moving back on to the cam box then

I suspect so, I would squish the pipe and prove the theory first though...........

[Edd]

I suspect so, I would squish the pipe and prove the theory first though...........

Will do mate, garage not being opened for a few days tho, might smash it up if i do lol

thanks for your help

[Novasport]

It was good to catch up with you yesterday Edd. I hope the diagnostic kit is of help to you with the injection issue.
I was having a read up of how the LE Jetronic works and as you have ruled out any air leaks I think the Auxilliary Air Valve(ICV) is the likely suspect.
You are right in saying the valve is electronically operated but it is also operated by radiated heat from the engine as Royston has pointed out.
The unit needs to be mounted on the engine for heat soak for it to operate and close. I think when the fault occurs you need to clamp off the hose between the AAV and plenum to cut off any possible air supply that would allow the revs to increase. If the revs drop down then the AAV position or the unit itself is at fault.

Some info I found about the AAV...

AAV
The AAV is used in vehicles that do not have any form of idle speed regulation. A thermal valve or mechanical gate control valve is used to increase the idle speed during cold engine operation. The AAV is mounted in a hose that by-passes the throttle plate.
The valve responds to temperature and allows extra air to by-pass the throttle when the engine is cold. Extra air entering the inlet manifold causes the idle speed to increase which prevents low idle speed and stalling with a cold or semi-cold engine.
During cold engine operation, the valve is open and so engine idle speed is increased. As the engine warms-up, the valve gradually closes until it is fully closed at normal operating temperature.
Essentially, there are two methods by which the AAV is opened: The valve may be opened by the rise in temperature of the coolant as the engine is warmed to operating temperature or the valve may be electrically opened.
coolant heated operation
The AAV is mounted in a by-pass hose carrying engine coolant. Once the engine has been started the thermal valve is heated by the rise in temperature of the coolant and slowly closes so that it is totally closed once the engine attains normal operating temperature. Radiated heat from the engine will affect valve operation, and allow the valve to remain closed when the engine is hot and is not being operated.
Electrical operation
The AAV resistance is connected to the relay output terminal. Once the engine has been started voltage is applied to the AAV resistance. The resistance is heated by voltage and the gate valve slowly closes so that it is totally closed once the engine attains normal operating temperature. Radiated heat from the engine will affect valve operation, and allow the valve to remain closed when the engine is hot and is not being operated.

[Edd]

Yeah good to catch up with you yesterday mate

Thanks for the diagnostic kit, put it to use Wednesday

Hopefully get it sorted once and for all

[Andy]

It plugs into the ECU and loom. There is a test relay etc. Looks a good bit of kit.
Saw one on ebay recently really cheap. I thought of you but then I thought you had fixed the issue so never contacted you about it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/NovaSport/20140805_211920_zpswli7uk8m.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/NovaSport/media/20140805_211920_zpswli7uk8m.jpg.html)
Do these work with the bosch/siemens gte/gsi management too?

[Edd]

Small update

Put the injection test kit to use that Rich lent me
Found the wiring to the TPS was fcuked and that the reading from the CTS was constantly hot.

Bit more investigation and came to the conclusion that a 30 odd year old loom is no good

More help from Rich and ended up with this

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Mobile%20Uploads/20140819_095117.jpeg (http://s499.photobucket.com/user/EDDRODGERS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140819_095117.jpeg.html)

Brand new Irmscher injection kit loom :)

Hopefully get it fitted over next few days and test again

I'm hoping this is going to solve the running issues

So still slowly getting there lol

Big thanks to Rich for all the help as well

[Andy]

will it work on gsi/gte then?
what loom do them injections run? they look a similar setup to gte/gsi

[Novasport]

The Irmscher injection is a Bosch LE2 system based loosely on the Mk1 Astra GTE/Mk2 Cavalier SRi 18e setup.
Irmscher built their own custom loom. I have a contact in Irmscher Germany and they managed to find me some new old stock looms for me and Edd.

[Novasport]

The tester will not work on the E16SE or C16SE management

[Andy]

Thanks for clarifying that rich.
Its just iv heard of a basic one like that specific to the gsi/gte and wondered if this was said diagnostic tool.

[Benn]

Brand new loom. Very impressive.

[Vlietje]

Nice!!!

[sport]

Any updates Edd? Where are you with it now mate?

[Edd]

No updates really other than I've fitted the new loom but not had any spare time to test it

It's looking a bit sorry for itself as I have stripped the cage, dash etc out for some improvements

Won't be till new year till I do anything, got a hideous shift pattern this year over Christmas

[Andy]

Improvements? You putting an ali seat in and full welded cage?
All he does is drinks in smokes in it hahahah lol

[Edd]

lol

Needed dash and cage out to fit epas loom/ecu properly

[Andy]

Cool.still going turbo route then?

[Edd]

Yep still turbo

Want everything else perfect before that tho

Also want to knock down my garage and build new next year, current one is far too damp for my liking

[Southie]

So Edd as I've been following this car for bloody ages what's your plans for this year?

[Edd]

I WILL 100% be starting doing work on it in 2 weeks

Loads planned, I will post the progress as I go

The main thing is to get it running right

Been mega busy with house lately

[Benn]

That sounds great. will be good to see some progress and them nice wheels on...

[Edd]

Almost forgot about the wheels lol

[Benn]

ffs. lol Get out in that garage, then you can bring the car to Billing.

[Edd]

Got these through today, 5mm hubcentric spacers, can now move it again, done a few other bits as well

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0012.jpg (http://s499.photobucket.com/user/EDDRODGERS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0012.jpg.html)

[Iain]

I had similar looking hubcentric spacers for my 5 series, they are nicely made. :)

[scott.parker]

And........

[Edd]

...been busy, no pics yet

[Benn]

Ffs. :mad:

[kevster]

Edd were are the spacers from pal , I need some for my build if you don't mind

Thanks kevin

[Edd]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=201120436974&alt=web

These are the ones that I have Kev

[Edd]

Well after far too long I'm very nearly at the end

Had so many issues with it

Never ever ever ever, half finish a project, leave it doing fcuk all for 2 years and expect it all to be OK lol
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0012_1.jpg (http://s499.photobucket.com/user/EDDRODGERS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0012_1.jpg.html)

Just need to set the timing with a light and it's mot time

Will do a proper update with exactly what has gone on when I have more time

[Benn]

So glad your carrying on tho. Looks stunning in that photo, can't wait to really see it.

[Edd]

Just to make it absolutely clear

This Sport will NEVER EVER be forsale

It will either rust to dust
Or it will be handled on in my will

Had a few messages asking so thought I'd clear it up lol

[marshman]

Wow, just spent last hour and half reading your story about the sport. What a dam good Restoration. Start date 4-5-10, up till yesterday keep it up Edd.
It was better than the soaps on TV.

[SRimon]

Edd, let me know if you want to sell it..

Looking good, pop up soon!

[Edd]

Got the decals on

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0015.jpg (http://s499.photobucket.com/user/EDDRODGERS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0015.jpg.html)

[scott.parker]

Humm.. I quite liked yours without lol

[Iain]

Yay stickers.

[Benn]

As said, looks frigging awesome!

[Edd]

All ready for the MOT in the morning

Drove it round the block many times

Feels terrible

Brakes shit
Idle shit
Some knocking noise from front
Fucking heap lol

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0021_1.jpg (http://s499.photobucket.com/user/EDDRODGERS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0021_1.jpg.html)

[Iain]

None of that matters when you've got stickers.

[Edd]

Very true

[7ova]

Did you fit the decals your self edd?

Any tips
I've got lower and b post decals to fit on my SR very soon
Not looking forward to it

[Edd]

Yeah I did them myself

Sprayed water with fairy liquid in on the panel, and on the decals, then used a felt edge 3M squeegee, being wet you can get them where you want

I'd imagine using that method lower vinyl would be quite easy, getting the sport decals right with the arch flares was a ball ache lol

[7ova]

Any air bubbles



Thanks for the help

[Edd]

No, you won't with the wet method

Plenty videos on YouTube on how to do it

[Royston]

Looking forward to seeing the finished article.................

[Edd]

Pop back in 10 years then lol

[Edd]

It passed

[Benn]

Yay! I want to see at least 7 photos of it out on the road on the country side and such now.... Go enjoy it and remember why you built it.

[Edd]

Just giving it a mega clean up

Even with dust sheets it's mega dirty

But there is a LONG LONG list of things that need improving on

I'm not sure if I have oil pressure problems as well

On start up the oil light stays on for a few seconds, have to rev it up so it goes out
And on idle the needle sits quite low

[Royston]

My SR and Sport drop at tick over @ 1/2 way, goes to top of scale when engine revs are up

[Andy]

What oils in it?

[Edd]

10/40

[Benn]

What's quite low?

[therealnovaboy]

if you have a "shit Idle" it could be that the oil pump isn't fast enough to get the pressure up and the light out.

[Edd]

Been a bit of a up and down day tbh

Good points are
Mot'd
Brakes are OK now the rust has cleared off the discs
Done 80 miles
Found the knocking noise, caliper bolts needed doing up with a breaker bar and a scaffold pole lol

Bad points
Cannot get to the bottom of the idling problem :(
Reset the timing with a light,
Adjusted the linkage correctly
It will idle fine when it gets up to temperature on the spot
But when I drive it, it runs mega cool
Just above the blue line on the gauge
So when I come to a stop it has to get hot again to idle correctly
I'm thinking my alloy radiator maybe a problem?

Any ideas on this anyone?
This idling crap is really pissing me off now

Oh and a bolt fell out of my gear linkage

Few pictures of the day

Mot
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0022.jpg (http://s499.photobucket.com/user/EDDRODGERS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0022.jpg.html)

At the reservoir

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0024.jpg (http://s499.photobucket.com/user/EDDRODGERS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0024.jpg.html)

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0025.jpg (http://s499.photobucket.com/user/EDDRODGERS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0025.jpg.html)


http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0023.jpg (http://s499.photobucket.com/user/EDDRODGERS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0023.jpg.html)


http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0027.jpg (http://s499.photobucket.com/user/EDDRODGERS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0027.jpg.html)

I'm happy but still lots to do

Edd

[slimtater]

Admire those pics and the niggles will soon be forgotten until another day....:thumb:

[Royston]

If it is OK when hot I just wonder if the idle control is working correctly, did you reposition the unit to the mechanical petrol pump on the cam housing?

[Royston]

PS.............. looks fantastic!

[Edd]

Icv is back in the original position

[7ova]

Alloys look well on the sport edd

[Benn]

Does it use a cts? Could be that as its bad when cold...

Glad you sorted the other bits.

[Kev Turbo]

Looks great with the decals on Edd - Keep your head up. Your one fault away from an almost perfect car :)

[Andy]

Looks well that mate.well done.

[Edd]

Thanks for the positive comments everyone
I'm going to get new genuine CTS and stat to see if that sorts the idle out
Really running out of ideas now with this problem????
I have most of the parts to do the turbo conversion ready to fit, just need to sort the fcuking idle out ffsA dirty engine bay pic

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0016.jpg (http://s499.photobucket.com/user/EDDRODGERS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0016.jpg.html)

Corsa servo fitted
Coil moved so I can fit oil filter relocation kit in its place
Bonnet cable and loom round inner wing
Dry cell battery under passenger seat

I'm not at all happy with the engine bay one bit tbh, waiting for a brand new GM gearbox and the turbo stuff to get it as I want

[Jonesfach]

I don't know if this is your problem, but many moons ago after having an engine rebuild, I had an air pocket in the coolant system. Every time it got to temp it then got really cold-hot cold then hot cold etc.... It took me ages to finally get rid of the air block. It seemed fine and the coolant level was constant. Drove me mad!
I drained the whole lot out and refilled a measured liquid amount which I knew was roughly what it should have been, minus what was left in the engine. Ie all pipes and radiator were took off, replaced and refilled.
tidy car.....have you got a decal for the tailgate? Or have you not got round to fitting it yet?

[Edd]

I don't think I have a air lock, will double check when I change the thermostat

I do have a tailgate decal, when I get the roof and quarter painted I'm going to get my other tailgate painted and fit a different rear spoiler and put the decal on then

[HouseAtreides]

Just had a scroll through your thread here and what an absolute cracker! :thumb: Always think I'm looking at a hologram with those decals - looks the bizz fella, excellent job!


Best,
Tony

[Edd]

Cheers

Forgot to mention that the Corsa epas is working perfectly with the AK 15imp transducer

Full assistance when stationary, gradually reduces till minimal resistance at 40mph

Really happy with it

[Benn]

Any photos of what you did with the top get to the lock/barrel and bits right?

[bazzap8389]

Looks shit hot Edd, nice work. I hope you get the we niggles sorted out.

[Benn]

Bay looks great, so much more tidy with the loom tucked away.
Didn't know you ran a Corsa servo... Nice lil mod, will you removed the old bracket from the servo?

[Edd]

Atm the coil is mounted on the old servo bracket, I also need to fit in somewhere a vacuum manifold and oil catch tank, so that area will change

The bay does look better yes, but looking at it I can't see much at all I'm happy with
Don't like the silver painted top half of engine as the paint is coming off
Rocker cover needs restoring
Wiper motor needs re doing
Etc etc etc
I'm not at all happy with the bay yet tbh, so much so I won't take any close up pics lol

I did the Corsa servo for a few reasons
Better breaking
Hate all the pipes
And rust was coming through on the original rear battery bracket that could of only been sorted by removing it

[Edd]

I've ordered new genuine CTS, stat and FPR to see if that sorts the idle out

Also looking for a new ICV to rule that out, if anyone can help me with finding one that would be great

[Southie]

What's in the ECU, does it need a remap on the chip maybe to get the fuelling right? Could be talking garbish.

[Benn]

Atm the coil is mounted on the old servo bracket, I also need to fit in somewhere a vacuum manifold and oil catch tank, so that area will change

The bay does look better yes, but looking at it I can't see much at all I'm happy with
Don't like the silver painted top half of engine as the paint is coming off
Rocker cover needs restoring
Wiper motor needs re doing
Etc etc etc
I'm not at all happy with the bay yet tbh, so much so I won't take any close up pics lol

I did the Corsa servo for a few reasons
Better breaking
Hate all the pipes
And rust was coming through on the original rear battery bracket that could of only been sorted by removing it

It's easy to be unhappy with things... Now you see why i redo stuff so much..lol

Road its road worthy and usable you can do bits as you go. Then you can get bits where your happy with and where they work.

I do fancy the Corsa servo myself....

[Edd]

Tbh a lot of stuff can wait

Sorting the idling and getting the paint done is priority atm

[Benn]

True.

[EwanG]

Hey Edd your car looks nice! Forget about competing with other sports! This is your sport and car. It doesn't have to look the same and run like the rest. Forget about any blemishes! No car is blemish free! Just make sure it runs sweet :thumb:

[1396rally]

Cheers

Forgot to mention that the Corsa epas is working perfectly with the AK 15imp transducer

Full assistance when stationary, gradually reduces till minimal resistance at 40mph

Really happy with it

Where did you source your transducer? As i am looking to find one at the moment. Vauxhall have all of the 3 variants as NLS. I have yet to find one in a scrapyard.

[faker]

Car looks stunning edd

[Edd]

Fitted new genuine CTS and stat today

Made NO difference, still ticks over at 1900rpm :(

Fcuk knows what is a matter with it

Now trying to find new genuine ICV and FPR to see if that sorts it

Rapidly running out of ideas now

Anyone with any suggestions?

[Iain]

20xe

[Edd]

Fcuk no

Fucking cast iron two ton nova wreckers

[totalnova]

Fitted new genuine CTS and stat today

Made NO difference, still ticks over at 1900rpm :(

Fcuk knows what is a matter with it

Now trying to find new genuine ICV and FPR to see if that sorts it

Rapidly running out of ideas now

Anyone with any suggestions?

Maybe take it to a mechanic? I know we like to repair these things our selves but it sounds like you've had enough of it so maybe it's time to pay a professional.
Just my opinion of course.

[Plug]

Scrap it!!!

[Iain]

Fcuk no

Fucking cast iron two ton nova wreckers
I think we should do some timed comparison runs at something like the pod handling circuit at a show! However I digress...

Mowgli had an awesome little diagnostics tool for the 1.6 that helped work out problems on mine, wonder if you can get something similar.

[Andy]

Diagnostics are often overlooked on here.People throw parts at them instead.With a decent multimeter these engines are simple to dignose.

[Southie]

What's in the ECU, does it need a remap on the chip maybe to get the fuelling right? Could be talking garbish.
Any answers to my original question?

[Edd]

I doesn't need a chip or remap mate, should work fine

I getting up early and spending the whole day trying to sort it

Recheck air leaks, timing, cam belt position etc etc

Might even strip off the whole inlet and start again using another manifold

It's probably something simple but I can't fucking sort it

Had all sorts of thoughts of taking the 1300 out and fitting a c16se I have but I refuse to let it defeat me

[Edd]

all i achieved today was making it not start at all

[slimtater]

all i achieved today was making it not start at all

Gutted for you Edd - so near to an almost perfect Sport and disrupted by what will no doubt be something stupid and electrical!

[EwanG]

Nova tat lol

[Edd]

indeed, complete and utter tat

plugs got soaked in petrol, so im guessing that's me needed a new set lol

i will sort it tho

[Edd]

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0158.jpg (http://s499.photobucket.com/user/EDDRODGERS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0158.jpg.html)

[Edd]

That's my pulley

As you can see its set with the pointer on the large original notch

But there is a notch on the outside of the pulley

I'm guessing that one is for unleaded petrol???

I'm on the verge of taking it to garage now

[Will F]

Why not just have a play with adjusting the timing each way - and see if it makes any difference... if it does, you know that will be the answer?

[Iain]

What would that be a tooth over on the cambelt? Gotta be worth a try.

[Jonesfach]

As far as I am aware there should only be a notch on the inside of the pulley. Will double check mine for you if you like?

What petrol it is running should not alter the cam timing. Only the distributor needs adjusting for differing petrol, although mine has not been adjusted since changing to super unleaded. Was told by my old Motorsport engine builder that as long as it runs ok don't touch it as petrol these days is so much better.

did post a pic on the other thread.

definately worth checking cam timing is not out.

[Edd]

What's pissing me off is

- Cam belt timed up with no1 at tdc and pulley notch in line with pointer
- Ignition timing set with a gun with notch and pointer lined up

That should be job done :mad:

[Andy]

And it still idles crap?
Spray all over the inlet manifold with wd and listen for any change in rpm.Pay particular attention to everything after AFM,injectors/breathers etc.
Is the AFM working ok?
What do the plugs look like?

[Edd]

It won't idle under 1500rpm, it's steady so it's not like it's got a air leak, I think and have checked so many times

Tried two AFM

Plugs are fine

I'm now thinking ecu or the icv, I've tried my spare ones but I've no idea if they are OK or not

Inlet might have a crack

Would also like to know about how to check if the icv is working ok?

It's just a mind fcuk now lol

Probably just going to strip the whole inlet off and rebuild double checking for issues

[Iain]

20xe

[Edd]

http://www.whatevo.com/media/posts/turn-to-the-dark-side.png

[Andy]

Edd even with air leaks it could idle steady.when my egr blank wasnt sealed properly it did.
You can test the icv on the bench by wiring up to 12v iirc i checked my old xe this way.
Does the afm to throttle body pipe have a takeoff for the icv like an e16se? They always cause aggro at the track

[Edd]

It has a take off, and yeah there crap and leak

I just need this heap working so I can run the engine in proper and stick the turbo stuff on

I'll have another look at it all tomorrow

[Andy]

Run the engine in?!
I was on the limiter 1 lap after the rebuild haha lol

[Edd]

That's what I mean by 'proper' :d

Just want to do a few hundred miles more before turbo stuff, plus a couple of long runs, so I'm confident it's all OK

[Edd]

Another piece to the turbo conversion puzzle

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0165.jpg (http://s499.photobucket.com/user/EDDRODGERS/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0165.jpg.html)

[bazzap8389]

Nice :)

Have you got the turbo and manifold etc etc?

[Edd]

I have a cast Courtenay manifold to use initially

Waiting for a new Garrett T2/25 turbocharger to show up

Still need pipework etc, but will sort that when the main parts are fitted

[nova J877]

Hi Edd can you text me regarding the accelerator pedal trim as messages I send to people on here are not getting to them, I did send you a couple of messages regarding what you offered on my post. 07837401675, thanks pal.

[Edd]

FINALLY I have found the problems to the idling

[Jonesfach]

FINALLY I have found the problems to the idling

come on...tell us!

pretty please..

[sport]

FINALLY I have found the problems to the idling

You can't just leave it like that mate lol

[Royston]

FINALLY I have found the problems to the idling

Do Spill!

[Plug]

What was it??? Glad you've finally got to the bottom of it !

[Edd]

It was the ICV

I bought a brand new GM one/bosch off ebay

The gate that shuts inside the new one leaves a smaller hole when shut than the other two used one I had

Now I don't know if it totally correct as although the new and old look identical they have different bosch numbers stamped in

But it does idle correctly when up to temperature

Will post a pic over next few days

Bit of a wait for good weather tho lol

[Iain]

Well done. Extreme trial and error paid off.

[Novasport]

I was having a read up of how the LE Jetronic works and as you have ruled out any air leaks I think the Auxilliary Air Valve(ICV) is the likely suspect.

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