The curse of the Nova continue [Archive] - Performance Nova Group

ShawnAzzopardi

06-01-16, 06:44 PM

It's a diesel. It's about 20 years old. It's what they do.
So it's nothing to worry about? Best guess for age of the engine is between 23 and 26 years old (roughly)

I've read it could be the breather system. Someone told me it could be the piston rings. So, it's all good?

meritlover

06-01-16, 07:33 PM

Sounds like blow-by. As per mowgli.
Next time you check your oil, turn your engine off first and it wont bother you. ML top-tip.

millworm

06-01-16, 11:37 PM

It's an izuzu it'll be fine haha

ShawnAzzopardi

07-01-16, 09:25 AM

I'm just really nervous. MOT is Saturday after next. I hope it passes, insurance and road tax is due by the end of this month

Iain

07-01-16, 10:12 AM

Will wait for the 'breaking' advert, where we can't buy anything because of Malta postage costs.

ShawnAzzopardi

07-01-16, 02:16 PM

Will wait for the 'breaking' advert, where we can't buy anything because of Malta postage costs.
Thanks for the confidence. That's exactly what I wanted to read.

Iain

07-01-16, 02:17 PM

Did I accidentally type breaking? I meant success post where it's all fine and dandy and postage costs will unfortunately be too high to send over congratulations postcards.

ben doodar

07-01-16, 02:33 PM

Did I accidentally type breaking? I meant success post where it's all fine and dandy and postage costs will unfortunately be too high to send over congratulations postcards.

lol Brilliant.

ShawnAzzopardi

07-01-16, 03:05 PM

Did I accidentally type breaking? I meant success post where it's all fine and dandy and postage costs will unfortunately be too high to send over congratulations postcards.
Maybe it'll fail due to a faulty reverse light plug.

You think it's gonna fail? Because I don't want to lose my car [emoji22] I've grown quite fond of it in the past year..

ben doodar

07-01-16, 03:22 PM

Maybe it'll fail due to a faulty reverse light plug.

You think it's gonna fail? Because I don't want to lose my car [emoji22] I've grown quite fond of it in the past year..

As long as its not rotten as a pear it will be easy and quick to fix. It's a nova. Simple cars really mate.

ShawnAzzopardi

07-01-16, 03:52 PM

As long as its not rotten as a pear it will be easy and quick to fix. It's a nova. Simple cars really mate.
It has a bit of rust here and there, but nothing structural. Good as new underneath
Under the dashboard is a different story. The two things that I feel will hold it back are the fact it rolls coal but it's a but expensive to fix and I'm saving up for it, as well as the rear Springs sitting on spacers for reasons unbeknown to me. But I'm also saving up for a set of coil overs.

ben doodar

07-01-16, 05:41 PM

Rear springs on spacers? I guess the rear springs are already sitting on a coil over platform?

Also I'm confused to as what rolls coal means?

ShawnAzzopardi

07-01-16, 06:04 PM

Rear springs on spacers? I guess the rear springs are already sitting on a coil over platform?

Also I'm confused to as what rolls coal means?
Best guess I have is, shocks too long, so they fitted spacers underneath the spring on the axle to lift the car up to stop it from bottoming out. That's the best guess I have.

When a diesel engine billows black smoke, ie, rolling coal.

Not too much (not like a VW *shots fired* but, some smoke.)

ShawnAzzopardi

08-01-16, 06:17 PM

I'm about to lose my $#!t.

Has anyone ever encountered a turn signal/hazard light problem with a Nova, where it sort of sticks? Like, the dash light stays on, but doesn't blink, rendering a turn signal useless?

Iain

08-01-16, 06:20 PM

Hazard switch fully operational? Not broken like most mk2s? The spring usually breaks

ShawnAzzopardi

08-01-16, 06:25 PM

Hazard switch fully operational? Not broken like most mk2s? The spring usually breaks
I have to pull it out slightly, rather than push it like most cars, but, this problem occurs for a few days, then it goes away for a few weeks. When I whack the hazard switch, they work again, as I understand they're on the same relay.

Iain

08-01-16, 06:29 PM

Dismantle it and remove the spring so it operates push pull and see if that helps

ShawnAzzopardi

08-01-16, 06:30 PM

Dismantle it and remove the spring so it operates push pull and see if that helps
That's what I mean when I said pull it out a bit. Push pull is how it works.

ShawnAzzopardi

09-01-16, 07:19 AM

https://youtu.be/SVfHgbzuoAA video to show the problem.

Iain

09-01-16, 08:23 AM

Indicator stalk work?

Benn

09-01-16, 10:17 AM

Why are you wiper arms and wipers red?

ShawnAzzopardi

09-01-16, 10:53 AM

Indicator stalk work?
They all stick. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't.

ShawnAzzopardi

09-01-16, 10:53 AM

Why are you wiper arms and wipers red?

Orange street light right above the car, they're matte black haha

ShawnAzzopardi

09-01-16, 07:34 PM

Update: Indicators and hazards work about as much as a refugee does.

ShawnAzzopardi

10-01-16, 11:46 AM

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ShawnAzzopardi

10-01-16, 02:27 PM

I've narrowed it down to somewhere behind the dash. Stuck my hand in through the driver side vent, touched a wire and they started working again. Don't know which wire, so I'm taking it to an electrician tomorrow. We'll see how that goes.

Iain

10-01-16, 04:04 PM

Maybe the relay was just sticky. Or not seated well.

Relays are on bottom of fuse box in that order.

In fact not sure why I didn't mention that to begin with, classic sticky relay behaviour?

ShawnAzzopardi

10-01-16, 04:56 PM

Maybe the relay was just sticky. Or not seated well.

Relays are on bottom of fuse box in that order.

In fact not sure why I didn't mention that to begin with, classic sticky relay behaviour?
More than likely the relay. The wires I were playing with were above the fusebox.

ShawnAzzopardi

11-01-16, 12:40 PM

And it's fixed. It was the relay.

Now every once in a while it blinks really quick and then calms down again
I just need a new hazard switch. If anyone has one in his spares bin for a mk2, let me know I'll buy it off you.

MOT tomorrow. Wish me luck.

Iain

11-01-16, 12:50 PM

Are LHD headlights different? If not how much posted to UK?

I may have a hazard switch, you want one with a delightful springgy action or a push and pull modified one?

bazzap8389

11-01-16, 01:02 PM

Lhd lights are different Iain, beam pattern goes the wrong way.

ShawnAzzopardi

11-01-16, 01:10 PM

Are LHD headlights different? If not how much posted to UK?

I may have a hazard switch, you want one with a delightful springgy action or a push and pull modified one?
Makes no difference to me as long as both work. Let me know how much

ShawnAzzopardi

11-01-16, 06:41 PM

Unrelated but, anyone need a pair? http://www.maltapark.com/item.aspx?itemid=4906307

Like, 110 GBP for both.

ShawnAzzopardi

12-01-16, 08:14 PM

Well, MOT tomorrow at 7AM.

Here goes nothing. Wish me luck.

ShawnAzzopardi

13-01-16, 08:13 PM

Anyone know if you can still find the bulbs that go for the heater controls and clock and hazard switch? Mine are all busted.

ShawnAzzopardi

29-03-16, 07:39 PM

Here we go again.

After a 141 Euro alternator rebuild a few weeks ago, the car decided to refuse to start today.

Borrowed my neighbors battery just to test, and with the car started, I'm only getting 12.27V at the batt.

I genuinely don't know what's going on. I've had my battery for less than 16 months, bought it new earlier last year, and I can't find the damn guarantee notice.

millworm

29-03-16, 08:27 PM

Checked output at the back of the alternator aswell

ShawnAzzopardi

29-03-16, 08:40 PM

Checked output at the back of the alternator aswell
I'm taking it to the electrician's tomorrow, as I don't have the space to work where I am.

But late last week, I noticed that when I turned the ignition on, the battery light didn't come on. At first I thought that maybe the light had gone, but I tried many of the other bulbs I have and still nothing. Thought maybe they were off too, so I went to buy some and still nothing. Could that be part of the problem maybe? Because when the car is started, everything works as it should, so the alternator is working

DaveMarshall

30-03-16, 06:56 AM

Is the earth strap between the alternator and the engine good?

Dave.

Jonesfach

30-03-16, 08:43 AM

ShawnAzzopardi

30-03-16, 08:58 AM

Should be getting 14v plus when car running. But you probably know this.
I do, when I got it repaired I was getting 14.3. Drove to work today in pitch black with no lights whatsoever.

ShawnAzzopardi

31-03-16, 07:34 PM

Is the earth strap between the alternator and the engine good?

Dave.
I genuinely don't know, took it to the mechanic and he said it all looks good.

ShawnAzzopardi

31-03-16, 07:35 PM

Battery is charging, slowly creeping past the 13V mark after being on charge for a couple of hours. When taken off the charge, it slowly starts to creep back down. Is this normal? Never done this before.

Sitting at around 13.3V at this moment. Battery has been on charge for about..9 hours now. Battery charger is an older Telwin model, so don't know if it has the automatic cut off when the battery is fully charged. Also don't know how much volts it should be at in order to be fully charged. It's quite a large capacity battery since it's for a diesel. 72AH I believe.

Jonesfach

31-03-16, 09:47 PM

http://www.w8ji.com/battery_and_charging_system.htm

If you have a read of above it may help.

ShawnAzzopardi

02-04-16, 01:58 PM

http://www.w8ji.com/battery_and_charging_system.htm

If you have a read of above it may help.
Thanks mate, battery was fine, stopped going down after 12.76V

ShawnAzzopardi

02-04-16, 01:58 PM

Update: looks like it was the alternator after all. Might be the armature. Something tells me it'll be costly.

Jonesfach

02-04-16, 08:35 PM

Update: looks like it was the alternator after all. Might be the armature. Something tells me it'll be costly.

Tbh that was my thought but didn't like to tell you.:cry:

ShawnAzzopardi

02-04-16, 08:51 PM

Tbh that was my thought but didn't like to tell you.:cry:
I might as well fix it and keep going with the Nova until I save up for another car.

EwanG

02-04-16, 09:47 PM

Yeh keep it running until you can afford a newer car. It's a shame as I think you love your car. When you buy another car make sure it's German :thumb:

ShawnAzzopardi

02-04-16, 10:10 PM

Yeh keep it running until you can afford a newer car. It's a shame as I think you love your car. When you buy another car make sure it's German :thumb:
I do love my car, and I'll miss her dearly. I've named her Wednesday (after the Addams Family) because I find her both adorable and she scares the ever living fuck out of me (especially when the boost kicks in. With open boost, it pushes over 2 bar from the stock turbo. That + the sudden burst of torque/power is terrifying. Torque steer to the max.) but like they say, all good things must come to an end. Sadly, there wasn't much good with all the money I've spent on her (both CV joints, water pump, alternator service and again on Monday, alternator belt, timing belt, speedo cable and gear, gearbox oil change, engine oil change more than once, both rear wheel cylinders, front discs and pads, brake master cylinder, front stabilizer bushes, fuel lines, fuel tank hoses, manual pump and filter, full exhaust system, wheels and tires, and other things) in a little over a year was a lot of money spent, especially since I make, what? 250 GBP/month, if that.

And as for that, couldn't afford a German car haha. All my friends are like, "Brah. Become //M-Power"

Honestly, might just get a Toyota Starlet EP81 with a 1.5L TD.

EwanG

02-04-16, 10:31 PM

I think it's great how good your English is with all the slang we use. Let's go off the subject of nova's! What is Malta like for a Scottish guy with girlfriend that wants a good holiday?

ShawnAzzopardi

03-04-16, 06:26 AM

I think it's great how good your English is with all the slang we use. Let's go off the subject of nova's! What is Malta like for a Scottish guy with girlfriend that wants a good holiday?
Always been more of a fan of the English language rather than the Maltese. My personality changes completely when speaking either. I'm more calm when speaking English, and I swear enough to make a sailor blush when speaking Maltese. I've read about, 8 books in Maltese in my life, and hundreds in English. Plus I also lived in Canada for 5 and a half years (I'm born in Malta though, as Maltese as we get)

And as for holiday for you and your lass, I'd say come during the summer so you can enjoy the beaches. There's quite a few tourist spots to see, especially Azure Window in Gozo. Bring lots and lots of sunscreen, as it gets particularly hot during the summer.

ShawnAzzopardi

04-04-16, 08:49 AM

At the electricians and there's an E Type Jag parked on the other side of me. What a beauty.

ShawnAzzopardi

04-04-16, 11:22 AM

Update. Turns out the regulator wasn't changed and that's what's gone.

ShawnAzzopardi

04-04-16, 04:02 PM

Another 120 euros later, the Nova is done again.

ShawnAzzopardi

15-04-16, 05:26 AM

Small update. The Nova has been sold and will be gone sometime next week. I signed the logbook on Wednesday. I'm gonna miss her, she was a great car despite all the issues she gave me. But that's less her fault and more the fault of the absolute c*ntwipes that owned it before me. I was a fool for buying a car that was in such bad condition, but at the same time, I'm glad I made that choice, because I wouldn't have ended up with the car I have today.

This was the day I went to see it

http://oi68.tinypic.com/rlhqic.jpg

And now

http://oi63.tinypic.com/2a9pgf4.jpg

Iain

15-04-16, 08:19 AM

Disappointing.

PNG post count is gonna go significantly down if you're not having Nova problems.

Benn

15-04-16, 12:49 PM

If you change your mind and dont sell it, please for the love of Jesus lower it.

ShawnAzzopardi

15-04-16, 07:36 PM

Disappointing.

PNG post count is gonna go significantly down if you're not having Nova problems.
I know right? I'm sorry I have to let down the whole website

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ShawnAzzopardi

15-04-16, 07:37 PM

If you change your mind and dont sell it, please for the love of Jesus lower it.
It's too late by this point, I've already signed the logbook and it's already been transferred.

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Iain

15-04-16, 07:38 PM

Lower it before it goes.

ShawnAzzopardi

15-04-16, 07:51 PM

Lower it before it goes.
Neither have the time, or money. Garages here charge quite a bit to heat the springs

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millworm

16-04-16, 01:04 AM

There's was so many clean unmolested ones on the island when I went, cheap too. Just have a poke about and get yourself a decent one in the future

ShawnAzzopardi

16-04-16, 04:39 AM

There's was so many clean unmolested ones on the island when I went, cheap too. Just have a poke about and get yourself a decent one in the future
One day, maybe. We'll see what the future holds.

ShawnAzzopardi

20-04-16, 06:25 PM

And that's it. I handed my keys over and waved goodbye to my Nova today.

Iain

20-04-16, 06:54 PM

Someone delete this thread.

Iain

20-04-16, 08:00 PM

Don't forget you're buying that mk2 hazard switch off me.

ShawnAzzopardi

05-10-16, 06:50 PM

Well, some of you may know about this, but here it is anyway.
The curse of the Nova ended September 19th.

http://oi68.tinypic.com/2uesq5t.jpg

millworm

05-10-16, 08:14 PM

; (

meritlover

05-10-16, 09:54 PM

Iain

05-10-16, 10:27 PM

EwanG

05-10-16, 10:33 PM

:roll:

totalnova

06-10-16, 09:10 AM

Looks nasty, if it's any consolation be grateful it wasn't under your ownership.

phunkynova

08-10-16, 12:22 PM

Post the video for which the shot is taken please.

ShawnAzzopardi

09-10-16, 12:14 AM

Post the video for which the shot is taken please.
http://www.tvm.com.mt/en/news/watch-two-youths-hospitalised-head-crash-paola/

Southie

09-10-16, 02:46 AM

A nasty crash:(

The woman in the doorway looks unhappy, a whole new meaning to "A Maltese Cross".

Benn

10-10-16, 01:25 PM

How did you do that?

ShawnAzzopardi

22-10-16, 08:39 PM

How did you do that?
Wasn't me driving mate.

Iain

22-10-16, 08:42 PM

Shame he didn't have a working hazard switch for after the accident

ShawnAzzopardi

23-10-16, 07:28 AM

Shame he didn't have a working hazard switch for after the accident
When I sold it it was working, just not push. Pull only hah.

L14MNP

23-10-16, 08:41 PM

Some muppets can manage to crash anything.

ShawnAzzopardi

23-10-16, 09:10 PM

Some muppets can manage to crash anything.
According to some good sources, whoever had it after me opened up the boost and the diesel pump. Looks like the idiot that bought it after him thought he'd show off.

ShawnAzzopardi

18-03-17, 09:32 PM

Well, I'm reviving this thread.

According to a couple mates of mine, seems like the Nova is still (somewhat) alive.

They've seen it being fixed.

Dunno why the hell they'd fix this crap bucket instead of buying one in decent shape for 200 quid