MarkDerby Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 shite man i know how you feel .. what did you do before to get it going ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davezx Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 I dropped a little oil in front 4cylinders, heated spark plugs in oven and it started first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazz666 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I might be way off here but what about the hose on the idle air control valve, it may have a split in it,when i first got my tt i had that and it was a sh#t to start and when it did it ran rough until it got up to temp,and all it was ,was that little pipe,Long shot I know but at least it's an idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davezx Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 Well looks like its a dead. Compression is just too low. Now its not even trying to start anymore. So looks like i bought a dud one :-(. Am soo pissed off. But on a better note, vodkashots has a good runner for sale(deal done) so happy days could still be ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davezx Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Very wierd day today on the z. Was in garden taking off the turbos, manifolds and egr valve getting it ready for a engine swap over. decided while i have a 2min break that i'd give it one last shot at trying to start the engine before i started to take it out, and guess what... It started up first go.. Do question now is will it work again from cold tommorow or was it just toying with me,lol. Either way i was chuffed to bits today that i had it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwine300 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 it would be interesting to know what compression test results you get just after having had her running, I know things will be hot but never the less, may be interesting to know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trade jimmer Posted January 2, 2012 Trade Share Posted January 2, 2012 i still say if its been stood it needs more of a chance before you give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davezx Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Soo tempremental, today back to not starting. Am leaving batt on charge to see if it helps any cos it is a little low now from all the on off trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 is it the old battery from years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davezx Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 is it the old battery from years ago? No mate, its a brand new 740ah battery. But it has had a lot of turning the motor over and no proper driving to charge it up. Had it on battery charger a few times but really needs a good full charge. Once ive get it running again im gonna let it cool and do another compression test, see if its getting any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodkashots Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 give it a good charge, get it running and leave it running for a while see what happens. let it come up to temp make sure its holding temp, give it a rev or two and check your dip stick is still stuck in its hole, if its not then piston rings are defo your issue and its building pressure with in the block its self, thus pushing the dip stick out of its tube. oh you have a text as well lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davezx Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 The dipstick in still in place mate. Its like the rings just need freeing up properly and some carbon to build up in engine. Or maaybe put a new engine,lol. Which at least i have the option of now cheers bud :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodkashots Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 The dipstick in still in place mate. Its like the rings just need freeing up properly and some carbon to build up in engine. Or maaybe put a new engine,lol. Which at least i have the option of now cheers bud :lol: well give it a go with it running for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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