Overfueling (or thats what I'm told)

[Rick Edwards]

Ok...forgive any lack of knowledge on my part here.

I have just agreed to buy a 99MY V8 SE and during the pre deliery service the car developed a problem which all parties are struggling to find.

The engine was running fine and then started to misfire. The ECU was checked and a fault fixed but it did not resolve the issue. All plugs and leads were changed but the engine is still not firing 2 cylinders of the left bank (3&4 I think) .

As far as the mechanic is concerned everything above the head is either new or has been replaced as part of this exercise so there is much head shaking.

Any help would be most appreciated so I can finally take delivery of my car !

Edited July 27, 2009 by Rick Edwards

[Bibs]

Who are you buying it from? If they can't fix this, I'd be asking more questions of them to be honest Rick. Sorry to throw a spanner in the works but getting a shoddy V8 can be a very expensive exercise.

[oneshot]

Any fault codes stored??

[Rick Edwards]

I tend to agree. As for fault codes no it says all is OK

Edited July 27, 2009 by Rick Edwards

[Advantage]

Have they replaced either (or preferably both) O2 sensors?

[Rick Edwards]

No, I dont think so, but I will suggest that. The good thing is that obviously I am not paying for any of this work!! its down to them before I part with my cash I want it ALL sorted and working

[Bibs]

For sure, might even be an idea to get it inspected independently before you hand over the folding stuff too plus a price inclusive watertight warranty.

[Rick Edwards]

you read my mind.

[kyliesmith.com]

Yip get it inspected properly to see what what is happening back thererather than playing guessing games on an expensive motor. It might be something just really small like an electrical connector or something. All the best

[Rick Edwards]

Just heard it looks like the ECU

Its been sent to Morland Jones who most peole seem to recommend to have a butchers.

hopefully they can sprinkle some magic dust and we will be firing on all cylinders...literally

[Jonathan]

Try taking the spark plug covers off and having a look in there.

There were updates to the V8 on this issue where water would collect in the wells.

[Rick Edwards]

thanks for that, but its had new plugs, leads, coil packs and water ingress was checked as well and all dry. All I can say is thank goodness I am not paying for all this. hehe

Its nice sometimes when a car dealer takes the hit.

There seems to be loads of threads that have reported the same problem so I am really hopeful now that the ECU is the cause as it was for most others and I can finally get this saga sorted.

[Rick Edwards]

Is there anyone who can do me a HUGE favour ??

The problem has been traced back to the ECU

It has been to bluestreak who claim to have fixed it but it actually runs worse than before.

Is there anyone in the Four Oaks are of Birmingham who would let them try their ECU on the car to make 100% sure so that we can send a rocket up blue streak.

The dealer will bring the car to you on a trailor if that helps.

its last resort territory now.

[Wilf]

Better to try the suspect ecu on a known good car - don't want to potentially damage another ecu if their is a fault on the car?

[Rick Edwards]

A much safer solution...thanks!

Although Lotus themselves have said that they suspect the crank sensor now so that is being checked. After that I am walking away ....its gone too long now

[Rick Edwards]

The game is over and the deal off. No resolution on the ECU problem so I think that its FAR safer to walk away before I have any big potential expense and problems.

Oh well. I think I will be taking a 4 cylinder approach as I know that engine well from previous cars! thanks for all your help in the mean time.

R

Edited August 17, 2009 by Rick Edwards

[Bibs]

That's probably a very good decision. Beside, everyone knows that 4 bangers are quicker