I didnt want to mention this but my car is chugging and screeching since lenghty

[Naraic]

So, post#29, by Calum...started this particular red herring...what next?

 

[keefysher]

So, post#29, by Calum...started this particular red herring...what next?

Get to 200 posts before the penny drops?

Can you suggest an alternative objective?

 

[television]

Get to 200 posts before the penny drops?

Can you suggest an alternative objective?

A battery car with everlasting batteries, powered be the sun.

 

[turbopete]

My MkIII escort, ABG768X, was registered 1 August 1981. The MkIII was released on a 'W' plate with the VVC (Variable Venturi Carburettor). The XR3 hot hatch had twin Webber carbs, before changing to fuel injection in the later XR3i.

I had a MkI Astra GTE 1.8 fuel injected, A221YCF, in 1983.
A Cavalier SRi 1.8 FI, C882PJB, in 1985.
An Astra GTE MkII 2.0litre 8 valve FI E68VJO in 1987
Escort 1.6 MkIII estate wreckmobile in 1987. Auto choke.
Orion 1.6 wreckmobile in 1988. Auto choke.
An Astra MkII wreckmobile in 1990, 1.6 non injected.Auto choke.
An Astra GTE MkII Campaign 2.0 16valve FI in 1990 H833JOO
The wreckmobiles were all company cars that got driven into the ground in short time due to the horrendous miles I used to do. Served their purpose, drive, go bang, get another, repeat.

correct. more or less. the XR3 had a twin CHOKE weber carb, not a twin weber carb. it was a single carb with 2 venturis that had economy (running on 1 venturi) and performance (when the second venturi opened)

other than the physical shape of the carb and the venturi sizes, its basically the same carb as was fitted to the later escorts what became known as the mk4 (the mk3 facelift from late 1986)

amongst my dozens of fords over the years i had a 1985C reg Escort laser estate 1.3 with a VV carb and manual choke from the factory (C770 MRM from memory) i then had a 1986 D reg (mk4 style)mk2 orion (D830 AEO) with the 1.6 engine, weber carb and factory manual choke. next up was an 89 orion(G303 LHH), same engine and carb but with an auto choke.

 

[M80]

Post 1:
I thought I had a spare wheel but I can't find it.

Post 150:
Yes I've found one of those but it doesn't look like the one above the drivers seat.



Post 1:
My lights go on and off when I go over bumps, what do you think is the cause?


Post 175: (the skills are improving)
I've tried the light switch and that makes no difference. After going round a corner I've noticed they stop going on and off, and the green light near the speedometer goes out too.



Post 1:
I have to keep topping up my coolant but the only leak is when I wash my windscreen.

 

[television]

Post 1:
I thought I had a spare wheel but I can't find it.

Post 150:
Yes I've found one of those but it doesn't look like the one above the drivers seat.



Post 1:
My lights go on and off when I go over bumps, what do you think is the cause?


Post 175: (the skills are improving)
I've tried the light switch and that makes no difference. After going round a corner I've noticed they stop going on and off, and the green light near the speedometer goes out too.



Post 1:
I have to keep topping up my coolant but the only leak is when I wash my windscreen.

That is all beyond me, cars are too complicated these days.

 

[triumphstag]

Anyway.... The upshot of this Calum is : take it back to the garage and tell them that you are not happy with the way the car is running.
They are a professional outfit and you are their customer. They will not take the pi*s out of you.

At the very least, let them look at it and advise what they think the problem is.

 

[M80]

The photo confirmed my thoughts,

windup!

 

[davidsw]

You could have them with bench seats or individual seats...with the bench seat the hand brake was on the right hand side of the driver's side.

Calum please note your problem has nothing to do with the seats or hand brake .

 

[Craiglxviii]

To confirm.

1. Auto choke on the 1.5 engine. That knob is steering wheel rake or height adjust. You can usually hook index and middle fingers behind a choke knob to prevent it slipping out- they tend to (this era!) have a flat button of some sort to give positive control over.
2. I'm still willing to come out on Friday PM if you cannot work this out. I won't ask for fuel money, food or my usual hourly rate.
3. If it's a windup I'm really not going to be pleased.
4. Get a bicycle and helmet and cycle to work, 4 miles each way every day will kill any car.
4. Sell the damn Astra ASAP and buy something small and Japanese.

 

[nyx]

as above. im willing to meet anyone anywhere and if calum needs help im willing to give the car a once over either on my own or with another forum member. itd be nice to hear about calum on these forums and not always his car disasters. can liase to meet anyone else or pick them up on the way

 

[LostKiwi]

And ditto. I'm not available Friday as my other half is in hospital for tests and will be recovering.
As for Callum, I think we need to remember he's young, has not had a lot of exposure to cars and whilst he's given a lot of good advice which he doesn't always take he has to make his own decisions and learn from them. We were all there once.
I was fortunate when I was young to have a father and grandfather who were into cars and they taught me the basics but I had I still had a few misfortunes along the way where I made bad decisions or did something wrong.

 

[Some guy on the internet]

Please, just take the car back to the garage that did the job ! They will be happy to sort out any issues stemming from their work, FREE of charge.

After spending 700 odd quid & having them take your engine apart I'm baffled as to why this wasn't the very first thing you did.

 

[davidsl500]

Since a lot of things came off to do the cylinder head, the "chugging" could be something simple as an exhaust leak - at the manifold or the where the manifold joins the downpipe.

It should be an automatic choke - probably a simple bi-metallic strip type. It would be worth checking that the choke flap is going back smoothly as it could be gummed up and sticking partially closed - as it warms up the car would be running too rich and cough and splutter.

I think the term "chugging" needs to be defined a bit more accurately - perhaps one of your famous youtube video's Callum - with sound naturally! Bonnet open and looking at the engine whilst its running? Blipping the throttle would be good as well...

 

[drmw]

I think the term "chugging" needs to be defined a bit more accurately - perhaps one of your famous youtube video's Callum - with sound naturally! Bonnet open and looking at the engine whilst its running? Blipping the throttle would be good as well...

But how would he get his foot to the accelerator pedal when he's looking under the bonnet with a camera?

 

[Craiglxviii]

Someone needs to show him where the throttle body is... oh. No. Better not. Let's see on Friday eh Calum?

 

[davidsl500]

But how would he get his foot to the accelerator pedal when he's looking under the bonnet with a camera?

He probably has a friend unless he is "Billy No Mates"...Maybe a trained monkey? Put the camera on a tripod, balance it on a dustbin...

I am not going to suggest looking for the throttle cable.....

 

[Xtractorfan]

To confirm.

1. Auto choke on the 1.5 engine. That knob is steering wheel rake or height adjust. You can usually hook index and middle fingers behind a choke knob to prevent it slipping out- they tend to (this era!) have a flat button of some sort to give positive control over.
2. I'm still willing to come out on Friday PM if you cannot work this out. I won't ask for fuel money, food or my usual hourly rate.
3. If it's a windup I'm really not going to be pleased.
4. Get a bicycle and helmet and cycle to work, 4 miles each way every day will kill any car.
4. Sell the damn Astra ASAP and buy something small and Japanese.

In her late teens or early twenties if possible

 

[Calumcco]

Someone needs to show him where the throttle body is... oh. No. Better not. Let's see on Friday eh Calum?

Hello Craig, Friday is impossible for me at the moment, I am fully booked for the next couple of weeks.
However I am more than happy to take you up on your offer as soon as I have a spare day/weekend to myself?

I have PM'd you regarding this as well.

Thank you so much for your offer!
I WILL take you up on it as soon as I have a free slot!

Thanks

 

[Calumcco]

To confirm.

1. Auto choke on the 1.5 engine. That knob is steering wheel rake or height adjust. You can usually hook index and middle fingers behind a choke knob to prevent it slipping out- they tend to (this era!) have a flat button of some sort to give positive control over.
2. I'm still willing to come out on Friday PM if you cannot work this out. I won't ask for fuel money, food or my usual hourly rate.
3. If it's a windup I'm really not going to be pleased.
4. Get a bicycle and helmet and cycle to work, 4 miles each way every day will kill any car.
4. Sell the damn Astra ASAP and buy something small and Japanese.

Point 4 - I bought something small and Japanese and looked what a fiasco that turned into!!! :?