Hi all,
I finally had time, dry weather and insurance this evening and disconnected the MAF sensor ... the engine cruised on past the 4000-4500 problem, so thats an Astra 1.7D MAF sensor to be ordered then... (once I confirm the Bosch Part number and have tried cleaning the sensor first)
I also took a closer look at why I'm getting a crash/Bang from the back left and why she feels unsettled over bumps on right handers - I think I will need a new rear subframe as part of the fix, as the Bushes on the part that is connected to it are shot and it looks like there is metal on metal rubbing between the suspension arm and the subframe. I guess the rose tinted glasses made me miss that on the inspection - you wouldn't mind but I was looking specifically for it at the time!
Now Autolusso have good subframes on the web for 150 £ - anyone know if they ship that kind of kit to Ireland or where in Ireland I can get similar stuff?
I will also be needing a new thermostat (engine temp going up and down like a yo-yo.... a new rear light panel (purely cosmetic - one crack) and no doubt a multitude of other bits.
She's heading to Lee Garage tomorrow for a Health Check and I'll have the full list then - fingers crossed it isn't more than I was expecting - but hey, I bought it to get my hands dirty as a hobby so I don't mind.
NF
I finally had time, dry weather and insurance this evening and disconnected the MAF sensor ... the engine cruised on past the 4000-4500 problem, so thats an Astra 1.7D MAF sensor to be ordered then... (once I confirm the Bosch Part number and have tried cleaning the sensor first)
I also took a closer look at why I'm getting a crash/Bang from the back left and why she feels unsettled over bumps on right handers - I think I will need a new rear subframe as part of the fix, as the Bushes on the part that is connected to it are shot and it looks like there is metal on metal rubbing between the suspension arm and the subframe. I guess the rose tinted glasses made me miss that on the inspection - you wouldn't mind but I was looking specifically for it at the time!
Now Autolusso have good subframes on the web for 150 £ - anyone know if they ship that kind of kit to Ireland or where in Ireland I can get similar stuff?
I will also be needing a new thermostat (engine temp going up and down like a yo-yo.... a new rear light panel (purely cosmetic - one crack) and no doubt a multitude of other bits.
She's heading to Lee Garage tomorrow for a Health Check and I'll have the full list then - fingers crossed it isn't more than I was expecting - but hey, I bought it to get my hands dirty as a hobby so I don't mind.
NF