misfiring on number 2 piston

Post by **billymaya** » 09 May 2007, 13:33

put valerie in for a mot today sailed thru on everything but the 2nd piston so its failed on emmissions, anyone any ideas how much roughly that is to fix just to get some idea? dont wanna get ripped of by garage nay help would be as always greatfully recieved

Post by **tonytech** » 09 May 2007, 14:32

Cost??
Anything from a new engine down......
Tell us the name of the van

but not what engine is in

Some psycic will be along shortly.

T

Post by **kevtherev** » 09 May 2007, 16:36

the mist is clearing.....

Post by **kevtherev** » 09 May 2007, 16:39

then recon on £50 for a ring set , or £165 for a piston set, £50 for a gasket kit , etc etc ..

thats very specific knowing it's No 2 how did you find out?

Post by **billymaya** » 09 May 2007, 16:45

ooops got it slightly wrong its the number 2 valve as i understand it ,garage blokie said it failed its emissions test because of it,says coz its a later model he has to take the head off to adjust it, weather its a seal gone on it im not to sure, its a 1.9 engine dont ask me if its dg or azz or whatever coz aint got a clue lol, but its in a 88 van original engine nay ideas?

Post by **kevtherev** » 09 May 2007, 16:57

then take a look in the log book for the engine code yer lazy get

Number two valve....er inlet or exhaust? of which cylinder?..number 2?

the head does not have to come off to "adjust it"

seal? ..valve stem seal?

does the engine smoke a lot then?

Post by **billymaya** » 09 May 2007, 17:43

ok ok im no techie lol ive looked in log book its a dg,no the engine doesnt smoke much at all really tends to be a little more when she first fires up. erm well he said number 2 so i suppose it means on cylinder number 2,

inlet or exhuast dont know im afraid,

the garage chap said that as its a certain model sumert about hydrolics?? that he cant adjust it in situ and has to send the head away,

seal wise im not sure i know im not alot of help but thats the jist of what the garage chappie was saying

Post by **geordie skydiver** » 09 May 2007, 17:50

billymaya wrote:the garage chap said that as its a certain model sumert about hydrolics?? that he cant adjust it in situ and has to send the head away,

seal wise im not sure i know im not alot of help but thats the jist of what the garage chappie was saying

A. He knows his stuff then.

B. He's talking "pooh".

You decide.

Then take the van to someone who knows Vw's or even better T25's.

Post by **kevtherev** » 09 May 2007, 18:20

billymaya wrote:
the garage chap said that as its a certain model sumert about hydrolics?? that he cant adjust it in situ and has to send the head away,

is the engine noisy...a loud tapping? as these vans have hydraulic tappets..if its busted then the head does not have to come off

billymaya wrote:but thats the jist of what the garage chappie was saying

as you are about to give this bloke a very large sum of money I would try and remember all that he said not just the jist then some folks on here could save you from being ripped off as asked

personally from the jist of it hes talking bollox

Post by **T'Onion** » 09 May 2007, 18:32

Isnt futbus in devon ? couldn't you get it to him for a look see (thats if he's willing

)

Post by **billymaya** » 09 May 2007, 19:15

aye ill give dave a ring i know he's a bit busy at mo gotta pop down there any hoos, ive have had a bit of a tapping noise rattly tappets kinda thing when cold but dissappears when warmed up, ill have to have a chat with futbus and see what he thinks vans not going anywhere for now i might be turning up to vanwest in me new beast ........................................

anyone got a 1/4 width rock and roll bed pmsl

what ya think 2 tone paint job?alloys,tinted windows and a bit of lowering lol????

Post by **jed the spread** » 09 May 2007, 22:18

ace, please dont park,'the beast' near myself please

jed