sHAYM4N
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Woooohoooo! Finally found a garage that sussed the bungee jumping revs issue I've had with my HGT Took a Fiat specialists to find (or at least attempt finding) the cause but very chuffed right now! It's been the main issue I've had with her, since I got the car 3 years back. (And really kills the enjoyment of it, being paranoid of possibly having to avoid a stall at every roundabout I approach!)
Anyway turned out that the breather pipe from the throttle body was split in 3 places. They've said that the pipe is no longer manufactured so have fixed it for now, if it doesn't hold out may need to have something custom made for it. Was just wondering if it was something I could get as a spare from a breakers or if this was shared with any other FIAT/Alfa that uses this engine?
The main issue I took it in for still has a bit of a question mark over it too. The engine was turning, but not firing for a good 10 minutes (even with the carb spray or whatever it was the AA man uses) ECU check turned out a cam sensor error and then out of nowhere it decided to play. Has been fine since and the garage have had no issues with it since in the 3 weeks they've had it. They also said that a cam sensor error shouldn't normally stop it from firing, crankshaft yes, but cam not so. Atm wondering if it could have just been an electrics issue. One thing that the AA man spotted was the lining for the bulkhead was partially missing and has fallen away a bit, so could have been water getting through to the wiring looms?
Had a look around but can't find an actual part name for it so guessing thats another breakers job. Anyone know if its standard across the MK2B's MK2s, or if they are a bugger to fit? (Circled in red). Want to try and get her prepped a bit for the long winter ahead. Thanks for any info!
Anyway turned out that the breather pipe from the throttle body was split in 3 places. They've said that the pipe is no longer manufactured so have fixed it for now, if it doesn't hold out may need to have something custom made for it. Was just wondering if it was something I could get as a spare from a breakers or if this was shared with any other FIAT/Alfa that uses this engine?
The main issue I took it in for still has a bit of a question mark over it too. The engine was turning, but not firing for a good 10 minutes (even with the carb spray or whatever it was the AA man uses) ECU check turned out a cam sensor error and then out of nowhere it decided to play. Has been fine since and the garage have had no issues with it since in the 3 weeks they've had it. They also said that a cam sensor error shouldn't normally stop it from firing, crankshaft yes, but cam not so. Atm wondering if it could have just been an electrics issue. One thing that the AA man spotted was the lining for the bulkhead was partially missing and has fallen away a bit, so could have been water getting through to the wiring looms?
Had a look around but can't find an actual part name for it so guessing thats another breakers job. Anyone know if its standard across the MK2B's MK2s, or if they are a bugger to fit? (Circled in red). Want to try and get her prepped a bit for the long winter ahead. Thanks for any info!
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