im back! c70 monster

[Hound]

Sounds interesting. Do they work with the 850's original fluted lenses or do you have to fit clear ones?

[Dangerous Dave]

Thats what I was working on when I last touched the project (over three years ago, unfortunately the engine died so currently building a new one).

I was trying to deflute the lenses. Some have got the plastic lenses to make it easier to deflute. But I dont like plastic lenses, I think I've found a supplier for clear glass ones hopefully.

[Hound]

Defluting glass lenses sounds... Dangerous!

[s40t]

Once pay day somes I shall get onto this! For £160 and some metal I already have its worth the risk of adapting and saving potentially over £100! Ill make a little guide on it when I do. I shall order them next friday and pursue with it when they come. In the meantime, here is some eye candy...

[Hound]

I for one will be most interested, since I already pestered Simon at Polar Parts for these lights and thought it was a dead end.

[Dangerous Dave]

Defluting glass lenses sounds... Dangerous!

Nah, some diamond polishing pads and a bench drill

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...ector-Retrofit

[Hound]

Really impressed with that thread. Maybe I should try that for the C70 - you can get clear glass for that.

It didn't occur to me that you would only de-flute the glass in a circle in front of the projector!

[Dangerous Dave]

Really impressed with that thread. Maybe I should try that for the C70 - you can get clear glass for that.

It didn't occur to me that you would only de-flute the glass in a circle in front of the projector!

Yeah you can pick up the x70 clear glass from PFV, just the 850 range seems harder to get.

Will update the thread once I get the engine in and start the project again

[s40t]

I got a code reader on my car and got this fault code which is new...




it reads mass or volume flow A circuit range performance. Could this be from the air filter ive put on? It seems to be boosting fine and no issues?

[stribo]

It could be an old code, clear it and see if it comes back, if so it's pointing towards the MAF.

[s40t]

It could be an old code, clear it and see if it comes back, if so it's pointing towards the MAF.

This is a new code. I had 2 originally referring to cvvt solenoid. Thats on order and should be here the week some time. But this maf is a new code thats only shown since the filters been on, ive had engine light before for the cvvt, but not maf :/

[stribo]

This is a new code. I had 2 originally referring to cvvt solenoid. Thats on order and should be here the week some time. But this maf is a new code thats only shown since the filters been on, ive had engine light before for the cvvt, but not maf :/

What type of filter is it, if it's an oiled cone filter, then oil may have contaminated the MAF sensor inside the housing, try giving it a clean with MAF cleaner, but be careful, they're very fragile, just squirt the cleaner on, and leave to dry.

[s40t]

What type of filter is it, if it's an oiled cone filter, then oil may have contaminated the MAF sensor inside the housing, try giving it a clean with MAF cleaner, but be careful, they're very fragile, just squirt the cleaner on, and leave to dry.

Yeah just a cheapy cone filter, I need to buy a new one. Ill wait til the solenoids here and then tackle a new filter. Debating on lowering, the projectors... or both lol

[s40t]

I got had a wierd thing happen. I went for a little drive, dual carridgeway gave it abit of a boot. Came off the daulie and the engine died? It was during a gear change. Bumped it as was roling and the revs were hunting sligghtly and thought urgh mafs completely shagged. Anyway, the part that worried me was when I press the brake and pump or even rev the throttle on the spot with the brake on nothing happens :S no revs nothing, let go of the brake itll rev press brake again and nothing. Switched it off then back on and it was fine? Any ideas thoughts :S

[s40t]

In need of some technical knowhow. Ive got another cvvt solenoid, benched test it but nothing happens? My old one clicked but this ones doing nothing. The cars also running what seems no boost and possibly back firing in the turbo? Two possibilities:
Camshafts sensor gone
mafs gone
faulty item sent to maybe if ones clicking and other isnt? My original one looks newer to be honest. Ill upload a pictute. going to check the camshaft sensor put the old cvvt on and see how that goes... urghhh

[stribo]

I got had a wierd thing happen. I went for a little drive, dual carridgeway gave it abit of a boot. Came off the daulie and the engine died? It was during a gear change. Bumped it as was roling and the revs were hunting sligghtly and thought urgh mafs completely shagged. Anyway, the part that worried me was when I press the brake and pump or even rev the throttle on the spot with the brake on nothing happens :S no revs nothing, let go of the brake itll rev press brake again and nothing. Switched it off then back on and it was fine? Any ideas thoughts :S

Sorry, missed this one earlier, sounds like the oneway valve in the servo line is kaput, so the engine's sucking in unmetered air from the servo.

[stribo]

In need of some technical knowhow. Ive got another cvvt solenoid, benched test it but nothing happens? My old one clicked but this ones doing nothing. The cars also running what seems no boost and possibly back firing in the turbo? Two possibilities:
Camshafts sensor gone
mafs gone
faulty item sent to maybe if ones clicking and other isnt? My original one looks newer to be honest. Ill upload a pictute. going to check the camshaft sensor put the old cvvt on and see how that goes... urghhh

When the vvt unit packed up on our R, it didn't affect running much, just felt hesitant above 4,500 revs, what with code the car threw the other day, it does sound like it's MAF related.

[s40t]

When the vvt unit packed up on our R, it didn't affect running much, just felt hesitant above 4,500 revs, what with code the car threw the other day, it does sound like it's MAF related.

Thanks for both replies. Its only done it that once, but it should still rev when brake it pressed :S but if the maf is on its last legs then it guess its plausible. .. would a duff camshaft sensor caus a maf code to come up any chance? Ive noticed that my old vvt solenoid is actually running the car better as stated, dump valve is opening alot better, less induction noise and no back fires.. must be a dodgey camshaft sensor surely? I only get a reading from pins 1 and 3 and thats up to 192.0 for a split second. Are this the correct pins and is this right? Im assuming the wiring harness is the one of two around the front under the intake mani to the right...?

[s40t]

So this is the solenoid.. old vs new...



If your wondering which is which, the NEW one is the one on the right which doesnt click when powered. My old one looks brand new :S

[stribo]

So this is the solenoid.. old vs new...



If your wondering which is which, the NEW one is the one on the right which doesnt click when powered. My old one looks brand new :S

Why did you think you had a problem with the VVT in the first place?