High mileage fluid changes

bearne1 · Feb 5, 2017

Managed to have a day free yesterday where I have managed to get lots of bits and pieces for the Trophy, which included new power steering fluid, gearbox oil and new drain plug / seal, fresh oil and all filters, throttle clean, new powerflex rear exhaust mounts and replacing a monkey chewed aerial and washer jet!

It's finally going to get the original cat replaced tomorrow and also having the rear modified to match the exhaust as I did previously.

Reason for post is to see if any of you have replaced the cat and whether you have seen a smoother idle / better running?

SharkyUK · Feb 5, 2017

I noticed no change when my cat was changed. Lumpy idle and poor running have usually been lambda sensor related in my case (and faulty injectors).

Chris197F1 · Feb 6, 2017

My rough idle was injectors (but I also did replace the CAT)

Rik Perry · Feb 6, 2017

SharkyUK said:
I noticed no change when my cat was changed. Lumpy idle and poor running have usually been lambda sensor related in my case (and faulty injectors).

And rod out the side of the block ?!

Miller · Feb 6, 2017

Rik that's cruel. :grinning:

Rik Perry · Feb 6, 2017

Miller said:
Rik that's cruel. :grinning:

He knows me well enough by now....

SharkyUK · Feb 6, 2017

Rik Perry said:
And rod out the side of the block ?!

Ah, yes - that doesn't help come to think of it! :triumph: :tonguewink:

bearne1 · Feb 7, 2017

SharkyUK said:
Ah, yes - that doesn't help come to think of it! :triumph: :tonguewink:

Oh dear, assume you have had some engine problems like me? In the 8 years of ownership I've had 3 cam belt changes, 4 aux belt kits, exhaust valves, water pump, dephaser and alternator bracket repair. All mainly down to the alternator issue followed by something smashing through the belt cover and damaging the aux belt pulley!

bearne1 · Feb 7, 2017

The latter was however picked up by my insurers

SharkyUK · Feb 7, 2017

bearne1 said:
Oh dear, assume you have had some engine problems like me?

Yep, you could say that mate

I'm currently on my 4th engine build. It's being done 'properly' this time though so hopefully I'll be able to get many miles of enjoyment out of it. That's the plan at least!

hoolio · Feb 7, 2017

SharkyUK said:
It's being done 'properly' this time though

I was a little shocked when I saw it up in Birmingham a few years back.

SharkyUK · Feb 7, 2017

hoolio said:
I was a little shocked when I saw it up in Birmingham a few years back.

It's all been one big mess to be honest mate. Had I known just how many issues I'd be faced with I would not have continued as I have done. Alas, I went past that point of no return and the car owes me far too much now. Hindsight, eh?

hoolio · Feb 7, 2017

Here's hoping that's all behind you.

Miller · Feb 7, 2017

I have my fingers crossed that it all is. Deserves some good luck and great drives.

bearne1 · Feb 7, 2017

Yes fingers crossed, I know the feeling of going so far and not turning back.

SharkyUK · Feb 7, 2017

hoolio said:
Here's hoping that's all behind you. :smile:

Miller said:
I have my fingers crossed that it all is. Deserves some good luck and great drives.

bearne1 said:
Yes fingers crossed, I know the feeling of going so far and not turning back.

Thank you