cd.thomson
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| posted on 21/12/09 at 12:23 PM |
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engine start to do list
Hi guys,
I know this is lame, but if any of you are (REALLY) bored would you mind checking this over for me? I have compilied it based on old threads from
here.
Might have missed something really obvious, or not "exploded" some points enough. I want it heavily broken down so I feel like im making
progress!
(my loom is a premier wiring loom fyi),
and you probably dont need to read the first page and a bit of boring stuff!
Craig
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 21/12/09 at 12:35 PM |
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You n mentioned coolant when filling with water? - It has cooling properties as well as corrosion inhibitor and anti freeze.
Also, i wouldnt worry about starting the engine withoug plugs, as it will just flood it.
Exercise the pipework to get ris of all the air you can, and just run it for a few minutes and to the same again.
The fuel pump will switch off as it will have a pressure switch?? Mine has, and is driven by the ECU.
HTH.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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cd.thomson
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| posted on 21/12/09 at 12:38 PM |
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brill thats great, scratch the plug out idea!
yes sorry i mean coolant, ive got that pink stuff from halfords 
Craig
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 21/12/09 at 12:39 PM |
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Only other thing not on the list, is CLEAN Fuel!!
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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flak monkey
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| posted on 21/12/09 at 12:44 PM |
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Antifreeze actually reduces the cooling effect of water 
The only reason its added is corrosion and lowering the freezing point.
That said, you must use it in an aluminium engine or one with an ali head.
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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tegwin
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| posted on 21/12/09 at 12:47 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
Antifreeze actually reduces the cooling effect of water
David
Can you explain that one? I thought Glycol was a better conductor of thermal energy than water?!?
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 21/12/09 at 12:51 PM |
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Antifreeze actually reduces the cooling effect of water
antifreeze and pressurization increases the boiling point of water
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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cd.thomson
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| posted on 21/12/09 at 12:53 PM |
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glad thats cleared up 
Craig
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flak monkey
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| posted on 21/12/09 at 12:53 PM |
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Ethylene glycol reduces the specific heat capacity of water i.e it reduces its heat transfer properties.
Hence why a properly designed coolant system needs to have its capacity increased if changed from pure water to an ethylene glycol and water mix.
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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blakep82
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| posted on 21/12/09 at 01:02 PM |
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thought you were supposed to leave plugs out and turn the engine over to get the oil pressure up? taking the plugs out lets it turn easier? i
didn't anyway when i did mine, but i thought that was how its done lol
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cd.thomson
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| posted on 21/12/09 at 01:05 PM |
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ill turn it over before adding any fuel to prevent flooding as pointed out by richard just so I know theres some oil up top.
Craig
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stevepj
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| posted on 21/12/09 at 03:05 PM |
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red tops can be a bit tempremental about priming the oil pump on initial start up, did you put any vaseline in the pump gears?
You can assist the pump by prefilling the oil filter and also back filling the pump and lower galleries by removing the oil pressure sender and
filling via the hole with a can.
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cd.thomson
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| posted on 21/12/09 at 03:06 PM |
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cheers steve, good tip
Craig
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stevepj
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| posted on 21/12/09 at 03:12 PM |
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don't forget to grin like a buffoon when it coughs into life.
Have got a bottom end swap to do on mine over my hols at the end January, the one thats in at the moment is worn beyond the ability of a new set of
rings to take up the slack
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 21/12/09 at 04:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
Antifreeze actually reduces the cooling effect of water
David
Read my post again David!
I agree completely.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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