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(Message started by: Kjetil S on Jun 24^th, 2006, 7:30pm)

Title: Long trip / fuel consumption
Post by Kjetil S on Jun 24^th, 2006, 7:30pm

Just had the car on a good long trip, seems like changing the front bushes had done the trick. No steering wander what so ever ;D
The front shocks need replacing, though..

Anyhow, did a check on the fuel consumption on the way back. Averaged 33.6mpg over 441km, with a slightly heavy right foot (never crossed the speed limit, officer, ahem.. ;D)
I recon this is good?

And also: Don't ever try to cross through the centre of Oslo at 4 o clock in the afternoon. ;) Having a top speed of 15km/h (average speed slightly above stand still) for the good part of two hours isn't fun. Especially with a manual.

Title: Re: Long trip / fuel consumption
Post by mr._floppy on Jun 25^th, 2006, 1:21am

33.6 MPG ?

Pretty good I'd say. ::)

But do try to get an automatic my dear ,

they're sooooooo much easier to drive !

Toodleloo ;D

Title: Re: Long trip / fuel consumption
Post by Kjetil S on Jun 25^th, 2006, 8:08am

The perfect car would have a manual most of the time, but magically transform into an automatic when it hits rush hour traffic ;D

The fuel consumption was measured on a distance where the heaviest breaking/accelerating was b/c of speed cams (uh, just being on the safe side, officer ::)). Between, it held a good steady pace. I recon I could get it slightly higher by not being as heavy on the throttle, but what's the point in that ;D

Title: Re: Long trip / fuel consumption
Post by sector-9 on Jun 25^th, 2006, 2:15pm

Not bad at all, want to swap for my diseasel?!!!

Darren

Title: Re: Long trip / fuel consumption
Post by Kjetil S on Jun 25^th, 2006, 2:52pm

Not exactly trouble free this one either. Idle problems (99% certainly a vacuum leak in the EGR system or exhaust), slight problem with pinking (may be b/c of the mentioned leak or fuel pressure regulator), it drinks oil (probably valve seats, so the engine will need a complete overhaul sooner or later), speedo not working (probably a loom problem somewhere, but haven't got a clue where, it seems to kick in from time to time, but usually not), reverse lights not working (probably loom problem as well), front shocks need replacing, rear springs need replacing, door seals need replacing (most of them), mounting frame on the drivers seat have movement (needs replacement), and the tyres need replacements soon. I think that was all. ;D

Oh, almost forgot. Gearbox/clutch is making noises (seems like it doesn't fully release all the time, did get A LOT better after a gbox oil change though), so I guess the release bearing needs to be replaced at some point, perhaps even the slave cylinder.

Still want to swap? ;D

Title: Re: Long trip / fuel consumption
Post by Scorpioen84 on Jun 25^th, 2006, 4:19pm

yourse is worse than mine Kjetil.... ;D
About time starting to fix some of the illegal things.? EU-check soon? (mot)

Title: Re: Long trip / fuel consumption
Post by Kjetil S on Jun 25^th, 2006, 4:27pm

Shocks and springs are going to be replaced in a week or two, and I'm looking for a mounting frame for the seat. MOT isn't due until next year, so I still have some time fixing things ;D

Tyres and rims will be replaced this autumn, as they're good enough for the summer (and still legal, barely).

Recently changed the thermostat (wow, what a difference!), and changed the front bushes (completely removed the steering wander). so I have gotten around doing SOME things, and I will get around fixing everything eventually :)

Title: Re: Long trip / fuel consumption
Post by mazzy_j on Jun 26^th, 2006, 9:20am

Quote:

so I guess the release bearing needs to be replaced at some point, perhaps even the slave cylinder

When I went to order my new clutch last week i asked about a clutch release bearing and they said the bearing and the slave cylinder are 1 (very expensive) part!

33.6 MPG is good, about the same as what my cossie does on the motorway sitting at a steady 65, and my diesel if i'm giving it some welly along the country lanes ;D

Matt

Title: Re: Long trip / fuel consumption
Post by Kjetil S on Jun 26^th, 2006, 6:06pm

Did a quick check now.. A cylinder/bearing is about £210 here (not from my FMD), but probably an original motorcraft part. I got my bushes from them, and they were motorcraft (even had the blue oval on the box and imprinted in the rubber). The t-stat i got from them were not however.