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Subject: Enging Tuner || New Question
Sender's Name: sean morgan
Question: Rover 220 sli- The old engine was in the sump so I put another in its a 2l twin cam, I got it from a running 820si and changed the engine mounts but the thing won't run now, I have tried the timing from the nice Mr Haynes and it won't work, at the marker for the pully wheel the cams wont rotate, and i have tried 90 deg and that doesnt help, any top tips pse (apart from donating it to the local fireservice for chopping up)my mate recons I may need a management sys from an 820 but its definately the same engine as I took out
Answer: Assuming these are both identical, it should work. The marks line up when the engine is at 90 degrees btdc. Check it all again!
 
Subject: Enging Tuner || New Question
Sender's Name: Carlip
Question: I drive a Civic VTi, after uprating the cams (stage 1, should still be standard idle), the idle has become poor and even stalls. It idles fine after it's warmed up though. I have also changed the leads recently, but I had this problem even with my standard leads. Also, the car seems to be running a bit flat too. I'm guessing my timing is slightly off, which is why I am going to pay a visit to you very soon :) But just wondering if you have any ideas before my visit? Thanks and regards, Carlip.
Answer: Hi Dude.. I can't suggest much without you having the emmision figures checked out, which is the purpose of your visit of course! See you soon..
 
Subject: Enging Tuner || New Question
Sender's Name: sandip patel
Question: Suzuki Swift 1.3 I want to fit a turbo to the above model with 8valve carb eng and 16valve mpfi eng please advice, thanks.
Answer: Hi.. Well, I suppose anything is possible, but be prepared to pay out at least ?2500 to get anywhere near it. I haven't heard of a kit for that, so you'd have to have it all custom made.
 
Subject: Enging Tuner || New Question
Sender's Name: tom
Question: hi I have got a 2.0 zetec engine stage 3 with kent camshafts I am running Omex ECU I think I need more fuel I am running dark blue Cosworth injectors on a new fuel rail it feels like its running out of fuel I have a turst inlet manifold thanks Tom
Answer: Hello Tom - You need to get the car on a rolling road. Either you have inadequate fuel supply from the pump, or more likely, the car just isn't set up correctly for what you have. It's all very well being able to adjust it, but you have to be sure it's in the right place! A good tuner will be able to improve that right away.
 
Subject: Enging Tuner || New Question
Sender's Name: Kristiaan Davies
Question: Mercedes 190E-can you please help me i`m trying to locate the petrol pump relay for this car as i have problems with the car priming when the ignition is turned sometimes it does sometimes it don`t i`ve checked wires and all are fine i`ve tested the motor and it`s working checked fuses so i can only assume it`s the relay at fault but i can`t find it and the manual i`ve found to be more use as a door stop. any ideas would be great thanks.
Answer: Hi.. I have very little data for these. Personally, I would suggest replacing it as a matter of course. You will probably have to get it from your local Mercedes dealer. If you do, ask the man in the parts dept. to find out where it's located. He would very likely ask the workshop manager. It's reasonable to expect them to help you if you just bought it from them! That's how I find things out anyway..
 
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