Your fleet running reports

[Mito Man]

You have to be a hard motherfucker to do 2 applications of Fusso in a day. It sticks like shit and never comes off

[Coaster1]

My first thought as well when I saw Jobbo’s pics.

LET’S OFF ROAD!

[Coaster1]

Both daily drivers got their first proper washes in months, both got a coat of fusso, and even gave the mercs headlights a quick polish as they had started to dull again.

I really like that shape CLK. Would love a CLK63 (normal, not the Black Series because big £££) or even the CLK55 like Jon’s old one.

[Beany]

Contact cleaner applied to MAF. Problem solved

[integrale_evo]

I really like that shape CLK. Would love a CLK63 (normal, not the Black Series because big £££) or even the CLK55 like Jon’s old one.

I must admit, I enjoy driving it more than I though I would. I always assumed it would be a vague floaty barge so was quite pleased at how tight and responsive it felt. After doing some research I found they used proper rack and pinion steering unlike the older models recirculating ball type.

Still a nice overall shape, but starting to show their age a bit from some angles especially as merc went a completely different direction with their headlight styling.

Has enough grunt to be a decent cruiser, I'd imagine the smaller engines ones are a bit dull and the amg ones are pretty brutal.

[Simon]

Contact cleaner applied to MAF. Problem solved

Did you update the firmware whilst you were at it?

[Jobbo]

My first thought as well when I saw Jobbo’s pics.

LET’S OFF ROAD!

That is almost exactly what it was like.

[Beany]

Contact cleaner applied to MAF. Problem solved

Did you update the firmware whilst you were at it?

No, not got my OBD tool yet

Did get a chance to floor it through first and second from a near standstill earlier - ha, that's more like what 200+hp should feel like

[_andy]

Just weight and size.

Batteries are friggin heavy so if you can get the same performance in something 1/4 the size and weight that's an easy win of several kgs, plus they can usually be mounted at any angle and the size means they fit more places, and don't need as heavy supports and brackets.

They don't tend to lose charge if left for a time like lead acids usually do, and they maintain a usable voltage for longer as you discharge them, so you can get away with a lower AH rating LiPo.

[integrale_evo]

Contact cleaner applied to MAF. Problem solved

Did you update the firmware whilst you were at it?

No, not got my OBD tool yet

Did get a chance to floor it through first and second from a near standstill earlier - ha, that's more like what 200+hp should feel like

I'm my experience bmws will usually run very well on default values, if you suspect a faulty sensor unplug it and see how it runs, if it runs better you've probably found the fault.

Often if a sensor is on the way out it gives unusual values which confuse the ecu and make it do odd things.

My compact had an issue with the cam sensor, at times it was borderline dangerous until the car had been running long enough to tell it was giving incorrect readings and ignor it. Just unplugging it the car ran fine.

[Beany]

Yeah, popped it out yesterday and it was just Better, which flagged up the issue.

I think I'll give the intake boots and whatnot a once over next weekend anyway - the clip holding the MAF to the intake boot wasn't massively tight when I removed it and the o-ring on the MAF side is a bit firm, so the rest of the clips and o-rings that are within reach are probably worth checking as well. Most of it is pretty easy to get to once you move the airbox out of the way, so if it's not pissing it down next weekend I'll cast an eye over it.

It's definitely better now though - I mentioned (ages ago) that I wondered if the aircon compressor was a on the way out, as the engine revs seemed to dip quite a lot when it engaged. Yeah, doesn't do that any more!

[KiwiDave]

That doesn't sound good!

Edit: just told my boss who has an first edition 86. He'd been advised by Toyota about some engine recall work when he booked it in for a service, but then they cancelled the recall work because they "weren't ready for it". He hadn't heard about the valve issues, but was going to ring them again and press for more information.

Update: took it in this morning after a few email exchanges over the past few days. The garage hasn't made it formal yet but early findings of the blown engine show a spun main bearing unrelated to the recall work. Just to make things worse that's triggered off a whole other conversation about the main bearing reliability of the engine including advice from a mechanic who's worked on the race series saying 'cannot stress enough to warm them through before decent use and giving them a proper cool down lap and 5mins of idle in the pits after a session.' Those concerns were further compounded this morning when I left the car - turns out there's three 86's in Auckland alone, at that one (fairly large) garage that have spun a bearing in the last two months. That's probably about .05% of all the cars sold in NZ over 6yrs going pop in two months.

I figured the garage are being watched very closely right now so will be behaving as best they can, plus there's still a full warranty in place on the car so pretty much regardless of what happens it's covered somewhere.

Also, last night, less than 12hrs before it was due to go into the shop, the clutch started making a squeak at the bottom of the pedal stroke - sure fire sign of the throw-off bearing going on the clutch.

So tell your boss to get the work done ASAP IMO. While they're in there get the throw-off bearing done at the same time (2017 onwards cars have a different bearing that fits). The recall work also reseals the rocker covers and timing chain cover I had previously done stopping the common oil leaks.

Looking very much like the main issues of the engine are the throw-off bearing, leaky seals, poor main bearing design and a lot are showing up with leaking seals are around the injectors. I knew the fact Subaru were involved would make it a very shit Toyota.

[V8Granite]

Main bearing issues can regularly be down to poor general maintenance. Anything which gets a tiny bit of dirt in can cause problems as you can get a fine scratch in the surface which causes a snowball affect of the metal when used in extreme ways. Abusing cold engines is a big one as your oil film isn’t correct.

Fretting between the cap mating faces.

Bolts/ nuts undertorqued.

Little things like not cleaning up around the oil filter before removing it can introduce dirt after the filter and generally the main bearings receive the first supply of oil.

Just 10 seconds idling can make a big difference to engine longevity. I don’t agree with the 5 minutes at idle though, let it cool down with some revs on a gentle drive as you then have good oil pressure, so good oil flow and better cooling. You’ll never see an engine on a testbed cooling down at idle unless for a specific test.

Regular oil changes, quality filter with a non-return valve if needed. I do wonder how the modern way of sucking out oil affects engines now too.

We have start up and run down procedures on engines costing 2 million euros for a reason.

Dave!

[Marv]

That doesn't sound good!

Edit: just told my boss who has an first edition 86. He'd been advised by Toyota about some engine recall work when he booked it in for a service, but then they cancelled the recall work because they "weren't ready for it". He hadn't heard about the valve issues, but was going to ring them again and press for more information.

Update: took it in this morning after a few email exchanges over the past few days. The garage hasn't made it formal yet but early findings of the blown engine show a spun main bearing unrelated to the recall work. Just to make things worse that's triggered off a whole other conversation about the main bearing reliability of the engine including advice from a mechanic who's worked on the race series saying 'cannot stress enough to warm them through before decent use and giving them a proper cool down lap and 5mins of idle in the pits after a session.' Those concerns were further compounded this morning when I left the car - turns out there's three 86's in Auckland alone, at that one (fairly large) garage that have spun a bearing in the last two months. That's probably about .05% of all the cars sold in NZ over 6yrs going pop in two months.

I figured the garage are being watched very closely right now so will be behaving as best they can, plus there's still a full warranty in place on the car so pretty much regardless of what happens it's covered somewhere.

Also, last night, less than 12hrs before it was due to go into the shop, the clutch started making a squeak at the bottom of the pedal stroke - sure fire sign of the throw-off bearing going on the clutch.

So tell your boss to get the work done ASAP IMO. While they're in there get the throw-off bearing done at the same time (2017 onwards cars have a different bearing that fits). The recall work also reseals the rocker covers and timing chain cover I had previously done stopping the common oil leaks.

Looking very much like the main issues of the engine are the throw-off bearing, leaky seals, poor main bearing design and a lot are showing up with leaking seals are around the injectors. I knew the fact Subaru were involved would make it a very shit Toyota.

That's shit mate

...will an LS2 fit in the engine bay?

[KiwiDave]

stuff

I'm largely going with the fact it seems like most Subaru engines are made of soft cheese,

[KiwiDave]

...will an LS2 fit in the engine bay?

Yes.

Do I have the money or inclination? No...

For the cost that would take I'd sell it and buy the 911.

[Foz]

Swapped the 911 Xenon bulbs, still the same result, so will try swapping the ballasts next but it was getting dark last night so i opened a bottle of red.

Also will be removing the K&N as it sounds FG great but seems to be messing up the MAF.

[JLv3.0]

Fear not - I know someone who'll get that fucker sparkling for you. He even speaks your language

[Foz]

MAF polishing, does he do home visit?

[JLv3.0]

ACTIVATE WOBBLY BEANY!