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Title: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 22 February 2008, 19:22:22
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s304/Loo-knee/25Elite002.jpg)


Mrs Loo-knee doing a brilliant job of cleaning inside and out :y

It was a little dark to see it really....

What is the name of the colour does anyone know?
It says Magic Grey on a piece of card in the docs :-?
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 22 February 2008, 19:25:43
 :o :y
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Post by: Elite Pete on 22 February 2008, 19:29:47
It looks a nice colour combination :y
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Post by: Jay w on 22 February 2008, 19:33:29
Magic grey is a colour.....and it looks like that as well!!!

grey under certain light/bronze under others
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Post by: Crazydad on 22 February 2008, 19:35:01
What the break..................................

How did you get her to wash you car?????????
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 22 February 2008, 19:49:32
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What the break..................................

How did you get her to wash you car?????????

Must have been Ace last night ;D
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Post by: Crazydad on 22 February 2008, 19:52:11
LMAO, dream on ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 22 February 2008, 19:53:49
I wasn't dreamin but maybe Mrs.Loo-knee was ;D
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Post by: Crazydad on 22 February 2008, 19:55:19
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I wasn't dreamin but maybe Mrs.Loo-knee was ;D
PMSL what............................you didnt let her see that photo of me did you ::) ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 22 February 2008, 22:04:01
whats with the gay Elite wheels on an MV6 ?
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Post by: tunnie on 22 February 2008, 22:06:21
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whats with the gay Elite wheels on an MV6 ?

Thats cause it is an Elite.

His MV6 is black, this is his project! Hence project in the thread  ;)

Has someone been at the funny beer  ::)
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: TheBoy on 22 February 2008, 22:16:28
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whats with the gay Elite wheels on an MV6 ?

Thats cause it is an Elite.

His MV6 is black, this is his project! Hence project in the thread  ;)

Has someone been at the funny beer  ::)
not since earlier ;D
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 February 2008, 19:10:07
Is this The Crank Sensor?

If so what is it supposed to click onto, as it has a plastic bracket with a clip on it?

(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s304/Loo-knee/enginepics017.jpg)

(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s304/Loo-knee/enginepics013.jpg)

(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s304/Loo-knee/enginepics021.jpg)
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 February 2008, 19:15:05
Look what broke on me >:(

(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s304/Loo-knee/enginepics025.jpg)
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Crazydad on 25 February 2008, 19:19:04
is that connector, at the back of the engine?
I changed mine a while back, but i couldnt see it very well as it was quite hidden :y :y
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Post by: MikeDundee on 25 February 2008, 19:20:25
Being too heavy handed again ;D.......is that the sump plug? ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2008, 19:27:42
Loo-knee - thats precisely why I replace the banjo bolts in the coolant bridge and oil cooler ;D

Yes, that connector is crank sensor.
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 February 2008, 19:29:10
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Loo-knee - thats precisely why I replace the banjo bolts in the coolant bridge and oil cooler ;D

Yes, that connector is crank sensor.

Where does it clip to Jaime, the engine lift bracket at the back of the engine?
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2008, 19:30:51
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Loo-knee - thats precisely why I replace the banjo bolts in the coolant bridge and oil cooler ;D

Yes, that connector is crank sensor.

Where does it clip to Jaime, the engine lift bracket at the back of the engine?
Yes, but I bet its bust, if so, just tuck it down there somewhere...
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 February 2008, 19:36:28
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Loo-knee - thats precisely why I replace the banjo bolts in the coolant bridge and oil cooler ;D

Yes, that connector is crank sensor.

Where does it clip to Jaime, the engine lift bracket at the back of the engine?
Yes, but I bet its bust, if so, just tuck it down there somewhere...

Its not bust yet ;D
I have been told that when I buy a new Cam Sensor which look a pain in the arse to route, it will be a different connector?
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2008, 19:37:33
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Loo-knee - thats precisely why I replace the banjo bolts in the coolant bridge and oil cooler ;D

Yes, that connector is crank sensor.

Where does it clip to Jaime, the engine lift bracket at the back of the engine?
Yes, but I bet its bust, if so, just tuck it down there somewhere...

Its not bust yet ;D
I have been told that when I buy a new Cam Sensor which look a pain in the arse to route, it will be a different connector?
No, you buy the correct crank sensor with the right connector!
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Crazydad on 25 February 2008, 19:38:51
I managed to do it so no great problem there :y :y

And the connector was identical  :y
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Post by: MikeDundee on 25 February 2008, 19:39:24
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Loo-knee - thats precisely why I replace the banjo bolts in the coolant bridge and oil cooler ;D

Yes, that connector is crank sensor.

Where does it clip to Jaime, the engine lift bracket at the back of the engine?
Yes, but I bet its bust, if so, just tuck it down there somewhere...

Its not bust yet ;D
I have been told that when I buy a new Cam Sensor which look a pain in the arse to route, it will be a different connector?
No, you buy the correct crank sensor with the right connector!

PMSL ;D............that's it keep him right Jaime :y
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 February 2008, 19:40:14
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Loo-knee - thats precisely why I replace the banjo bolts in the coolant bridge and oil cooler ;D

Yes, that connector is crank sensor.

Where does it clip to Jaime, the engine lift bracket at the back of the engine?
Yes, but I bet its bust, if so, just tuck it down there somewhere...

Its not bust yet ;D
I have been told that when I buy a new Cam Sensor which look a pain in the arse to route, it will be a different connector?
No, you buy the correct crank sensor with the right connector!

So you don't need to do anything then cool, so is there a few different types then? What sort am I after then? :-?
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Post by: MikeDundee on 25 February 2008, 19:42:48
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Loo-knee - thats precisely why I replace the banjo bolts in the coolant bridge and oil cooler ;D

Yes, that connector is crank sensor.

Where does it clip to Jaime, the engine lift bracket at the back of the engine?
Yes, but I bet its bust, if so, just tuck it down there somewhere...

Its not bust yet ;D
I have been told that when I buy a new Cam Sensor which look a pain in the arse to route, it will be a different connector?
No, you buy the correct crank sensor with the right connector!

So you don't need to do anything then cool, so is there a few different types then? What sort am I after then? :-?

The same one that connects to the one you have :y
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 February 2008, 19:43:57
I know that just wondered if I need to say anything specific ::)
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2008, 19:44:00
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Loo-knee - thats precisely why I replace the banjo bolts in the coolant bridge and oil cooler ;D

Yes, that connector is crank sensor.

Where does it clip to Jaime, the engine lift bracket at the back of the engine?
Yes, but I bet its bust, if so, just tuck it down there somewhere...

Its not bust yet ;D
I have been told that when I buy a new Cam Sensor which look a pain in the arse to route, it will be a different connector?
No, you buy the correct crank sensor with the right connector!

So you don't need to do anything then cool, so is there a few different types then? What sort am I after then? :-?
2 types for v6.

Look at sensor end (by oil filter).  If metal, you need expsensive type with square connector (£60 + VAT). If plastic, cheaper type with oval connector, £35 + VAT.  That looks like oval type from piccy, but double check oil filter end.

But then, you knew all that, as being a V6 owner, you always carry a spare crank sensor.....
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2008, 19:45:33
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I know that just wondered if I need to say anything specific ::)
The dealer probably can't tell you which type due to lack of breakpoint info on EPC
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 February 2008, 19:59:05
Just been up and taken a photo of this Crank Sensor at the oil filter end, I took it out and it is black plastic..

(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s304/Loo-knee/CamSensor002.jpg)
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Crazydad on 25 February 2008, 20:04:58
The same as mine was, i paid about 40 quid all in all
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 February 2008, 20:13:27
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The same as mine was, i paid about 40 quid all in all

Was it a pain to route Steve?

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Post by: Crazydad on 25 February 2008, 20:15:42
No it was really easy, just had to make sure it didnt go past anything too hot, i had a heat shield on but never the less, it took me about 10 minutes :y :y
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 February 2008, 20:24:20
Ok, so routing the Crank Sensor do you just need to route it the way i take it off, or is there a better way ?
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Post by: TheBoy on 25 February 2008, 20:29:52
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Ok, so routing the Crank Sensor do you just need to route it the way i take it off, or is there a better way ?
See Maintenence Guides!  Route a different way.
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 February 2008, 20:53:15
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Ok, so routing the Crank Sensor do you just need to route it the way i take it off, or is there a better way ?
See Maintenence Guides!  Route a different way.


Cheers TB :y
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 25 February 2008, 21:41:50
Much easier and makes it much more reliable.....but then you know that because you always consult the maintenance guides first.......dont you  :-/
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 25 February 2008, 21:58:54
The amount of times I have read the maintenance section and i have never seen that thread :-[
but i will get one tomorrow  :y
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 26 February 2008, 20:18:41
Went to Vauxhall this morning to get two "Banjo Bolts" as one broke yesterday removing it from the Coolant Bridge.... they hadn't got them in >:( so he ordered them and should be here tomorrow.
So got back and removed and fitted new Cambelt and Tensioners, Water Pump.
A certain EP came over so we had a Massive Meet ;D
While I built back and cleaned EP fitted his new door :y

Great Day but a little cold.. :-*
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Elite Pete on 26 February 2008, 20:36:57
The project is in fantastic condition and the colour of the car and interior really go well :y
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Post by: MikeDundee on 26 February 2008, 21:33:23
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The project is in fantastic condition and the colour of the car and interior really go well :y


The interior is'nt Pink by any chance is it ::)
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 26 February 2008, 21:37:54
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The project is in fantastic condition and the colour of the car and interior really go well :y


The interior is'nt Pink by any chance is it ::)

What is wrong with you Countess, do you have a problem with Pink, were you bullied when you were young by girls wearing Pink, or beaten up by lads in Pink;D
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Post by: MikeDundee on 26 February 2008, 21:43:50
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The project is in fantastic condition and the colour of the car and interior really go well :y


The interior is'nt Pink by any chance is it ::)

What is wrong with you Countess, do you have a problem with Pink, were you bullied when you were young by girls wearing Pink, or beaten up by lads in Pink;D

No I just met you ;D ;D
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 28 February 2008, 07:57:20
Got the Banjo bolts yesterday, so was able to complete putting everything back together.
The car fired up and sounded great.
There is a pump that works for about 20-30 seconds under the passenger wheel arch which is quite noisey though....
Also the rear multi ram isn't working, so need to find the air leak today... but I cant remember where to put the "fish tank"  one way valve though....
Also the the EML light is on all the time, be told it should reset itself after around 20 starts, but gonna do another paper clip test to see what comes up then post the findings on here.
Went out to my sisters in it, drives lovely but there is a knocking from the front passenger wheel when you go over slight bumps, funny though it doesn't make the noise when you go over "Sleeping Policemen" :-/  so think that could be the Droplink... how do I test to see if it is the droplink?

Cheers :y
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 28 February 2008, 08:11:08
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Got the Banjo bolts yesterday, so was able to complete putting everything back together.
The car fired up and sounded great.
There is a pump that works for about 20-30 seconds under the passenger wheel arch which is quite noisey though....
Also the rear multi ram isn't working, so need to find the air leak today... but I cant remember where to put the "fish tank"  one way valve though....
Also the the EML light is on all the time, be told it should reset itself after around 20 starts, but gonna do another paper clip test to see what comes up then post the findings on here.
Went out to my sisters in it, drives lovely but there is a knocking from the front passenger wheel when you go over slight bumps, funny though it doesn't make the noise when you go over "Sleeping Policemen" :-/  so think that could be the Droplink... how do I test to see if it is the droplink?

Cheers :y

You dont visit the help section much do you  :o

If the ECU light is on you have  fault present and it wont go off until you fix it.

The noise under the passenger wing is the air injection pump....

Difficult to test a drop link, you certainly wont feel any play with them fitted.
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 28 February 2008, 08:17:16
I do try and get in the help section but with putting this Thread here thought I would keep you up to date  :'(
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 28 February 2008, 12:47:30
Can't get this rear multi ram working >:(
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Post by: Puss In Boots on 28 February 2008, 15:55:58
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Can't get this rear multi ram working >:(

And what a temper he is in too!!! Even burned his arm stroppin!! ;D
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 28 February 2008, 16:05:40
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Can't get this rear multi ram working >:(


So, the fronts working and the back isnt?

Rev the nadgers off it, zero throttle to full throttle...
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Post by: ians on 28 February 2008, 16:41:11
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Can't get this rear multi ram working >:(


So, the fronts working and the back isnt?

Rev the nadgers off it, zero throttle to full throttle...

Isn't that the one that opens when you give it a quick blip?  ie NOT steadily opening throttle , just when you give it a kick
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Post by: Puss In Boots on 28 February 2008, 17:00:58
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Can't get this rear multi ram working >:(


So, the fronts working and the back isnt?

Rev the nadgers off it, zero throttle to full throttle...

Yes front one works at around 4000 rpm he says but front one not working :o
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Post by: smoothomega on 28 February 2008, 17:12:49
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Can't get this rear multi ram working >:(


So, the fronts working and the back isnt?

Rev the nadgers off it, zero throttle to full throttle...

Yes front one works at around 4000 rpm he says but front one not working :o

Thought he said the rear one wasn't working  :-/ Has he been on the stella again  ;D
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Puss In Boots on 28 February 2008, 17:15:00
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Can't get this rear multi ram working >:(


So, the fronts working and the back isnt?

Rev the nadgers off it, zero throttle to full throttle...

Yes front one works at around 4000 rpm he says but front one not working :o

Thought he said the rear one wasn't working  :-/ Has he been on the stella again  ;D

Doesnt drink Stella makes him  nasty!! Hes into Magners and Jura at the mo, think thats Broocies fault Lmao ;D
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 28 February 2008, 17:16:45
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Can't get this rear multi ram working >:(


So, the fronts working and the back isnt?

Rev the nadgers off it, zero throttle to full throttle...

Yes front one works at around 4000 rpm he says but front one not working :o

Thought he said the rear one wasn't working  :-/ Has he been on the stella again  ;D

Doesnt drink Stella makes him  nasty!! Hes into Magners and Jura at the mo, think thats Broocies fault Lmao ;D

Aha.....more evidence to go with the wearing of the pink top.....

He needs to check the vac pipe connections from the front multiram to the rar multiram...
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Post by: smoothomega on 28 February 2008, 17:18:04
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Can't get this rear multi ram working >:(


So, the fronts working and the back isnt?

Rev the nadgers off it, zero throttle to full throttle...

Yes front one works at around 4000 rpm he says but front one not working :o

Thought he said the rear one wasn't working  :-/ Has he been on the stella again  ;D

Doesnt drink Stella makes him  nasty!! Hes into Magners and Jura at the mo, think thats Broocies fault Lmao ;D

You did say he was in a temper eairlier on, are you sure  ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Puss In Boots on 28 February 2008, 17:19:18
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Can't get this rear multi ram working >:(


So, the fronts working and the back isnt?

Rev the nadgers off it, zero throttle to full throttle...

Yes front one works at around 4000 rpm he says but front one not working :o

Thought he said the rear one wasn't working  :-/ Has he been on the stella again  ;D

Doesnt drink Stella makes him  nasty!! Hes into Magners and Jura at the mo, think thats Broocies fault Lmao ;D

Aha.....more evidence to go with the wearing of the pink top.....

He needs to check the vac pipe connections from the front multiram to the rar multiram...

Ok Mark, thanks will go tell him. Only bought the pink top so could nick it!!! :y
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Puss In Boots on 28 February 2008, 17:21:00
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Can't get this rear multi ram working >:(


So, the fronts working and the back isnt?

Rev the nadgers off it, zero throttle to full throttle...

Yes front one works at around 4000 rpm he says but front one not working :o

Thought he said the rear one wasn't working  :-/ Has he been on the stella again  ;D

Doesnt drink Stella makes him  nasty!! Hes into Magners and Jura at the mo, think thats Broocies fault Lmao ;D

You did say he was in a temper eairlier on, are you sure  ;D ;D ;D ;D


Definately :y
Title: Re: Project Loo-knee
Post by: Puss In Boots on 28 February 2008, 17:23:08
Hes just come in and hes give it death so both front and rear mutlirams
are now workin fine!

Thanks for your help your a star.

Sorry for mitherin you at work Mark :-*