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Re: 2.1 wbx... Making worrying noise when accelerating

Posted: 06 Aug 2024, 21:22
by Stesaw
Check plugs, check HT leads with multimeter to make sure they are in spec.
I suppose could be an injector thats blocked partially, how does it drive?
Doesn't seem like its wobbling that bad id expect it to wobble a lot more than that if it wasn't firing on all 4

Re: 2.1 wbx... Making worrying noise when accelerating

Posted: 06 Aug 2024, 21:26
by tobydog
burnzdog wrote: 02 Aug 2024, 08:35 Yes they are, but I have noticed the new cap purchased from heritage I can see the rotor arm is cutting into side wall of cap. Not sure if this is a problem or could cause the noise being that it only happening under acceleration.

The rotor arm cutting into the side wall of the cap is a definite problem and needs rectifying :wink:

Re: 2.1 wbx... Making worrying noise when accelerating

Posted: 07 Aug 2024, 09:09
by burnzdog
Yeah agreed, replace them?

Re: 2.1 wbx... Making worrying noise when accelerating

Posted: 07 Aug 2024, 09:29
by burnzdog
Stesaw wrote: 06 Aug 2024, 21:22 Check plugs, check HT leads with multimeter to make sure they are in spec.
I suppose could be an injector thats blocked partially, how does it drive?
Doesn't seem like its wobbling that bad id expect it to wobble a lot more than that if it wasn't firing on all 4

Drives OK, I did think it maybe running on 3 cylinders but not sure how to test for this.

Re: 2.1 wbx... Making worrying noise when accelerating

Posted: 07 Aug 2024, 10:18
by Stesaw

Re: 2.1 wbx... Making worrying noise when accelerating

Posted: 07 Aug 2024, 10:38
by scotttie
Is your 2.1 MV or DJ? I notice your distributor doesn't have a vacuum can so I assume MV? If it is DJ then you could have the wrong distributor fitted.

Re: 2.1 wbx... Making worrying noise when accelerating

Posted: 07 Aug 2024, 12:43
by burnzdog
It's a DJ engine using digifant ECU.

Re: 2.1 wbx... Making worrying noise when accelerating

Posted: 08 Aug 2024, 09:56
by Aidan
Has the original engine (an MV or SS we are guessing) been replaced with a DJ short engine, but is still fitted with the original MV distributor and wiring and ECU ?

Re: 2.1 wbx... Making worrying noise when accelerating

Posted: 10 Aug 2024, 06:45
by ajsimmo
You're welcome.
Don't forget if you're running a DJ with extra ignition advance to get the best performance you need to use higher octane petrol (Super unleaded, 97/98 RON). That will help combat pre-ignition (pinking), and has the added benefit of the lower (E5) ethanol content.

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Re: 2.1 wbx... Making worrying noise when accelerating

Posted: 11 Aug 2024, 07:30
by silverbullet
burnzdog wrote: 07 Aug 2024, 12:43 It's a DJ engine using digifant ECU.

So it should also have a Digifant distributor which does not have a vacuum capsule.

Re: 2.1 wbx... Making worrying noise when accelerating

Posted: 11 Aug 2024, 16:55
by ajsimmo


silverbullet wrote: So it should also have a Digifant distributor which does not have a vacuum capsule.

It's a digifant distributor in the video.

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