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Wow! 6 at Wattisham - that's impressive!

Merry Christmas by the way

Tigs x

Try these guys. They fitted a subaru engine in my partners syncro BUT do they all the regular stuff also. Serviced mine there and very pleased. I'm sure they'll be able to help you and not far from Bury either. TSR Engine Conversions Unit 2A Swan Lane Business Park Exning Suffolk CB8 7FN 01638 57762...

Ian Hulley wrote:
Indeed, although many (if not most) Aires you go to have gin palaces with awnings out and tables and chairs etc set up.

They're all the Germans Ian - we saw loads of 'em last year in France, classic one was loads of them at Oradore St Glane!!!!!
Made my blood boil

Cheers Angelo

Tigs

Yes sadly I know you are right Ian

Tigs

kevtherev wrote:what oil you using tigs.. 15w 40?
try 20w 50 as a temporary measure.

sounds like the pump is calling time though

Hi Kev - Yes its 15/40

TIgs

Comes on when engine is warmed up. Used to go off when I got it over 2.5/3k revs, now on most of time. No thinning or loss of oil. Had oil pressure check done - On start up 2 bar, when warm 1 bar on tick over Zero. Elite say they will take a look but not for a couple of weeks cos they are busy (engi...

Looks fantastic

TIgs

Cheers guys

TIgs x

Hmm not new HT leads

it does sound like a timing issue or a vacuum problem which may only show itself when the engine is slightly hotter , is it due a service also check the rotor arm and cap , could be time for new ones Was serviced before I trekked up to Scotland end of June. Will check rotor arm and cap Cheers Tigs x

Ian Hulley wrote:Hi Tigs ... when you say it 'won't start' do you mean it turns over fine but won't fire or that it won't turn over ?

Ian

Sorry Ian yes it turns over but just wont fire. Is the fuel evaporating too quickly cos the engine's hot do you think?

Tigs

No Mark - Tried that too

TIgs

Yep, tried changing over

Tigs

If I keep the van to 60/65 and under, turning the engine off then restarting is not a problem. But.... driving at 70/75 then trying that is a different matter. It happened again yesterday when I stopped for LPG on the A14. Seems like I have to leave engine cool down a bit then it'll restart after 10...