Jay762

I dont believe it is a misfire as that would manifest itself throughout more of the rev range not just clear itself after a rev point As the flat spot isnt there constantly I would say you have an issue with fuelling. You reset the ECU and that cleared the problem for a short time but then it came back. Changing the ECU worked then it came back, changing the air flow switch worked and then it came back. I believe something somewhere is telling the ECU at that part of the rev range the mixture is running rich and the fuel is being cut as a consequence. As there are no fault codes the car thinks everything is fine and running correctly. So my personal suggestion comes back to the rolling road to understand what is the actual air fuel mixture at those revs and what info is being sent to the ECU and from where. If there was an issue with the injectors themselves it would show throughout the range but the fact that it does work some of the time points towards the physical stuff being ok but the signals being corrupted somewhere There are some nifty ODB attachments which will send info to your smart phone as you drive along - this may be useful prior to spending on a rolling road session if you want to continue to investigate yourself

and all to support a lucrative testing industry

Is that not to open it from outside - looks similar to the one on my impreza

Thats been the situation with bikes for a while now

Drove a Mk2 GTE - that was not too shabby actually

aaahh I see - note to self RTFP :D

The sound will change as the lumpy uneven burble comes from the headers being different lengths - having the same length headers apparently removes the burble and makes it sound more like an inline 4

Is the bolt rattling in its thread or is it banging against the hull of your car?

meaty ;) skyline had a sneaky jump start as well but looked like it bogged or he caught it before them calling foul

the original 2.8i capri in blue I swear is what developed my thing for coupes - never owned one though, drove a 3.0 years later which didnt have any of the handling kits and it was like trying to man handle a canal barge :) after owning my mk1 astra I always liked the mk1 GTE's but never actually got to own or drive one- I think having now lived with the Impreza and s13 it is probably left as fond memory and not have a reality check

What a result - it is indeed a great community to belong to - I think Hayley will be after her own scooby, brilliant touch with the rear window sticker!!

I like it - looks like a top job, when you take some more shots can you get one including the bonnet so you see the contrast ;)

That is cool - vw scirrocos (the V2) with the factory GTX bodykits and spoiler and s13 200sx's evoke fond memories although the scirroco was grossly underpowered and the steering wheel was too low for spirited driving as you kept banging your knees with your hands but with koni shocks, eibach springs and antiroll bars it handled like a go kart :P

It is possible to edit your original post - I have to do it all the time ;)

Wotcha and welcome - could be that the mounting hole is worn and causing the bolt to rattle? helicoil and resecure?

very useful!!

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yup sounds like you made a great decision there !!

mine has a screw in loop in the lower spoiler on the drivers side - there are also two strap down loops underneath the car left and right side. If I were you given the cost etc hire a trailer and tow it back on that- you will probably know someone with a van or 4x4 that can tow it

ours taunts you from the centre of the dash

I know someone who will probably be along shortly with quite the knowledge of all things bugeye, I am sure he will be able to point you in the right direction

Onto third tank of this now and the ave consumption has gone from an indicated 18.8 - 19.3 to 20.4 - 21.0 so I am getting more mpg - this is purely urban running at the moment haven't had to complete a long journey yet

Wotcha and welcome - That is a smart motor at 21 I had a Mk1 Astra 1.2 so really don't feel bad

as long as it has been sat on a level surface checking when cold is fine. As you have a turbo I would go fully synthetic opie oils back up now - recommending 5w-30 fully synth http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-680-1-us-quart-0946-litre.aspx

Wotcha and welcome - I dont think there is a legacy model quite as new as that on here although I would say be careful to protect your windscreen as there is a member on here currently suffering with a crack as the 11 model he has is too new for the suppliers!