Wazzajnr
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Maybe it changed on later ones with jag engine but my handbook definitely says 100mph.
Also found a sport handbook online which says 100 mph.
Also found a sport handbook online which says 100 mph.
Clutch lever bushes worn and filled with cr@p so springs wouldn't push pressure plate down fully so clutch slipped and burnt out. Reassembled but my helper put the starter motor wires back on wrongly and fried the starter and possibly some other stuff. Will have to wait a few more weeks again now.
Wazzajnr
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Clearly it changed when the jag engines came in. Personally, I'd prefer mine to lower at 60mph!
RichardSEL
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Welp... mine's now started working with this '01 ABS ECU in my '03 L322 with the BMW engine
(re-configured via AutoLogic or some such level tool)
That'd be 100 kph (63mph) for 30 secs to come on. And the rest parameters to come off.
It was very slow though to sink back down after I'd pressed the driver door button last night after
a 60 mile motorway run.
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Has a tendency to "tramline" -- there's a few mile length of the M25 clockwise that has a filled-in
with bitumen divot in the middle of the middle lane. Put either of front wheels in that and there's a gentle lurch to one side or the other. Braking at speed has the same, again slight, effect toward the nearside. Steering's perfectly straight, no drift with hands off.
Front end's a bit clunky though, what with no poholes being filled on narrow country roads, the responsibility of the borough or town council. They really sound as a bonk! from the front end. Whereas any of my previous cars don't sound that way when driven over a similar serious pot hole
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LPG is down in price at Sainsburys, Cobham 56.9p/L
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H2H appears to be a serious firm for second-hand ECUs.
Coz of them sending me an '01 ABS ECU got a £48 refund. Mind you, they should've have sent down one of the correct year by advertising it came from an '03MY.
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I've got quite used to the taste of Largactyl now...
I haven't seen Clarice this week
But I can still smell her feint aroma of Beaujolais in the ward
That and Dettol <sigh>
(re-configured via AutoLogic or some such level tool)
That'd be 100 kph (63mph) for 30 secs to come on. And the rest parameters to come off.
It was very slow though to sink back down after I'd pressed the driver door button last night after
a 60 mile motorway run.
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Has a tendency to "tramline" -- there's a few mile length of the M25 clockwise that has a filled-in
with bitumen divot in the middle of the middle lane. Put either of front wheels in that and there's a gentle lurch to one side or the other. Braking at speed has the same, again slight, effect toward the nearside. Steering's perfectly straight, no drift with hands off.
Front end's a bit clunky though, what with no poholes being filled on narrow country roads, the responsibility of the borough or town council. They really sound as a bonk! from the front end. Whereas any of my previous cars don't sound that way when driven over a similar serious pot hole
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LPG is down in price at Sainsburys, Cobham 56.9p/L
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H2H appears to be a serious firm for second-hand ECUs.
Coz of them sending me an '01 ABS ECU got a £48 refund. Mind you, they should've have sent down one of the correct year by advertising it came from an '03MY.
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I've got quite used to the taste of Largactyl now...
I haven't seen Clarice this week
But I can still smell her feint aroma of Beaujolais in the ward
That and Dettol <sigh>
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RichardSEL
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So eventually, got Barny Jones (Dippenhall nr Farnham) to have a look at the clunks and they changed the lower bar arm and joint. I could see it was clunky coz the mechanic could move the lower ball joint with ease. So I had both sides done but at OEM prices for the bar arms. And had the tracking done.
Much better drive after but still the disconcerting tendency to tram line and slightly push you sideways when you're not expecting.
Have done over 600 miles since -- nearly all on LPG. When these L322s are good, they're very, very, good.
I've been parking up overnight left outside with just one push of the lock remote. That enables the tilt and inside anti-theft sensors too. I've been using it every other day or every other two days. Although, after a 72-hour period of non-use, the startup sequence didn't happen and I had to move the key from position "II" to start-up several times before the starter motor engaged and turned. Seems mine too has this start-up fault still. Yet, after a run there's no difficulty, it's instant start-up on this new Yuasa battery (bought January)
Is the double-click of lock button on key fob preferrable as I read from users' handbook that disables the tilt alarm and internal cabin movement sensors' protection. There's also been mention of a different Loom being fitted somewhere's to avoid the slow battery discharge symptom. But haven't found any further details. More info on this welcome
Clarice is fine, thank you for asking. Went out to dinner last week although it's a bit off utting that my 'phone rings every time I step outside when I'm about five yards away from the house. She had the pasta. I had the Cervelle de Vea. All washed down with a nice Chianti... I caught her looking at me then she quickly turned away and blushed. Wonder if that means anything...
Much better drive after but still the disconcerting tendency to tram line and slightly push you sideways when you're not expecting.
Have done over 600 miles since -- nearly all on LPG. When these L322s are good, they're very, very, good.
I've been parking up overnight left outside with just one push of the lock remote. That enables the tilt and inside anti-theft sensors too. I've been using it every other day or every other two days. Although, after a 72-hour period of non-use, the startup sequence didn't happen and I had to move the key from position "II" to start-up several times before the starter motor engaged and turned. Seems mine too has this start-up fault still. Yet, after a run there's no difficulty, it's instant start-up on this new Yuasa battery (bought January)
Is the double-click of lock button on key fob preferrable as I read from users' handbook that disables the tilt alarm and internal cabin movement sensors' protection. There's also been mention of a different Loom being fitted somewhere's to avoid the slow battery discharge symptom. But haven't found any further details. More info on this welcome
Clarice is fine, thank you for asking. Went out to dinner last week although it's a bit off utting that my 'phone rings every time I step outside when I'm about five yards away from the house. She had the pasta. I had the Cervelle de Vea. All washed down with a nice Chianti... I caught her looking at me then she quickly turned away and blushed. Wonder if that means anything...
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RichardSEL
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>>There's also been mention of a different Loom being fitted somewhere's to avoid the slow >>battery discharge symptom. But haven't found any further details. More info on this >>welcome
Welp, I've done extensive searches in here for "loom" especially for the L322 slow battery discharge issue. And nothing. So were there to have been one specifically made to avoid that issue, you experts in here would've known or commented somewheres about it. Guess that was one of those internet ghost threads that get kicked about from Facesitter or "social media"...
Just spoken with the workshop who say they couldn't get it to overheat. But they do report that #5 was misfiring. Switched coils around and OK, so changed the plug. They report that use of LPG can cause overheat -- I've been running the LPG all the time. And chasing up and down the M25/A3 to Guildford then Farnham. Didn't know LPG use causes higher temperatures on a M62? Any thoughts? Been offered a SL320 with 106k up and an LPG conversion too. Are they also affected?
Workshop also added that rad fan's viscous coupling seemed slack -- the fan should be firm to resist movement by hand when off. Mine spins freely. So guess will have to get another to ensure spin up.
My facial tic has stopped. But still dribble sometimes. I still have to wear this ankle transmitter until the trial, expected late next year. Clarice tells me CPS just haven't got the staff, neither has the Court Service... But not to worry, as trying to use an L322 as a normal car would cause anyone's balance of mind to be disturbed. My brief tells me that'll be my plea
Welp, I've done extensive searches in here for "loom" especially for the L322 slow battery discharge issue. And nothing. So were there to have been one specifically made to avoid that issue, you experts in here would've known or commented somewheres about it. Guess that was one of those internet ghost threads that get kicked about from Facesitter or "social media"...
Just spoken with the workshop who say they couldn't get it to overheat. But they do report that #5 was misfiring. Switched coils around and OK, so changed the plug. They report that use of LPG can cause overheat -- I've been running the LPG all the time. And chasing up and down the M25/A3 to Guildford then Farnham. Didn't know LPG use causes higher temperatures on a M62? Any thoughts? Been offered a SL320 with 106k up and an LPG conversion too. Are they also affected?
Workshop also added that rad fan's viscous coupling seemed slack -- the fan should be firm to resist movement by hand when off. Mine spins freely. So guess will have to get another to ensure spin up.
My facial tic has stopped. But still dribble sometimes. I still have to wear this ankle transmitter until the trial, expected late next year. Clarice tells me CPS just haven't got the staff, neither has the Court Service... But not to worry, as trying to use an L322 as a normal car would cause anyone's balance of mind to be disturbed. My brief tells me that'll be my plea
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Datatek
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Viscous should only be firm when hot unless it's a P38 when it's also briefly firm when cold. It should be tested with the engine running and hot, usually by inserting a tightly rolled news paper into the blades. If it chops up the newspaper it's OK, if the fan stops it's duff.
Pretty sure LPG does run hotter. It certainly can kill spark plugs.
Little article
https://www.acemechanics.com.au/does-lpg-affect-the-life-of-my-engine-orcar/
Cos I always thought they burn cooler which is true but then it seems to heat the engine more
I always run on petrol now and again if you run LPG all the time it seems to struggle when you do switch to petrol.
J
https://www.acemechanics.com.au/does-lpg-affect-the-life-of-my-engine-orcar/
Cos I always thought they burn cooler which is true but then it seems to heat the engine more
I always run on petrol now and again if you run LPG all the time it seems to struggle when you do switch to petrol.
J
LPG does run hotter due to it being a drier burn rather than a wet burn......but the M62 is more than capable to handle it as long as the Cooling system is kept up to snuff.
There is a modification that can be done to run the engine cooler by using a different stat as the M62 is designed to run at 105degC which is a bit much in my book!
I have also heard of a revised wiring loom, but unsure of whether it was for the Diesel P38 to add a resistor into the diagnostic port somewhere or if it was L322....but I am more 70%-P38 and 30%-L322....so not totally sure.
Refresh the brain - have you had the ignition switch looked at?
There is a modification that can be done to run the engine cooler by using a different stat as the M62 is designed to run at 105degC which is a bit much in my book!
I have also heard of a revised wiring loom, but unsure of whether it was for the Diesel P38 to add a resistor into the diagnostic port somewhere or if it was L322....but I am more 70%-P38 and 30%-L322....so not totally sure.
Refresh the brain - have you had the ignition switch looked at?
RichardSEL
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I'm going to collect on Thursday so we'll see how it performs during rush hour going back up the A3/M25
There's several cheepo varients on eBay -- and there's a Hella that's £206 inc +p&p -- I'll do your newspaper check I've got several issues of theGuardian hanging in the toilet
Best place for that commie-pinko rag. Only fit for wiping one's Ar$e on really.
RichardSEL
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It certainly killed #5. Workshop reports difficulty in removing plug. So they didn't change any more
Little article
https://www.acemechanics.com.au/does-lpg-affect-the-life-of-my-engine-orcar/
Cos I always thought they burn cooler which is true but then it seems to heat the engine more
I always run on petrol now and again if you run LPG all the time it seems to struggle when you do switch to petrol.
J
That's an idea -- I've only ever once run just for 15 miles or so on petrol -- it returned 18mpg indicated on dash LCDs
It wasn't and showed itself by dumping coolant past the expansion tank cap. It's colour was very light pink so guess there wasn't much inhibitor action in the coolant either.
I'll try and find that stat then, if it brings on the fan earlier so much the better. Good idea
Did find something about a resistor changing the tune a tad but that was for a Derv so bypassed the post
Yes, and had the pin removed. This same workshop (not cheap but I, with all my cynicism, trust them coz the boss likes a challenge and climbed all over my steering column lock issue). When got taken this L322 with the steering column lock rebuilt from BBA Reman he had to remove it. Found he could move the locking solenoid with his thumb. So drilled and tapped two more fixing screws. Twice its not responded to start up after being left unused for three days or longer. But on the second or third turn the starter motor actuates and engine start up's immediate.
The steering column up/down in/out doesn't work but as that's part of the infamous steering column lock assy thought leave well enough alone. Workshop agrees
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In all its sophistication and complexity it is nothing but a bagful of trouble methinks. I take my hat off to you for your perseverance. I would have arranged a write-off accident for the car by now if it were mine.
Just read that article and it is a lot of total bunkum to be honest...I am not going to go into it now as I am about to start getting the kids ready for bed....but their description of why the CH gets hotter is ball-cocks...Little article
https://www.acemechanics.com.au/does-lpg-affect-the-life-of-my-engine-orcar/
Cos I always thought they burn cooler which is true but then it seems to heat the engine more
I always run on petrol now and again if you run LPG all the time it seems to struggle when you do switch to petrol.
J
The expansion of the liquid into gas is done in the Vap and not the CH...they say it evapourates in the CH...if this is so, then it wouldn't burn as it has evapourated and changed physical state due to this (Thermodynamics!) and in any case evapouration cools things done - it is one of the other laws of Thermodynamics....
Anyhow....It is not well written and is not totally correct!
Oh, and LPG has a higher energy (calorific value) than petrol but conversely is of less calorific value due to its density when compared to petrol which is why you need to inject 10-15% more 'fuel' than you would running on petrol and not because it burns cooler......and you don't put your foot down further to get the same power out of LPG - a properly set up system will be calibrated to mimic petrol output by increasing (automatically) the amount of gas injected at a given engine running parameter.....
I could go on...but time is pressing!
