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Forum: Daily Chat 15-06-2014, 20:07
Replies: 2
Views: 6,326
Posted By bigdaves12
Welcome to the forum mate, wings are kinda hard...

Welcome to the forum mate, wings are kinda hard to get hold of. Ask on the wanted section I'm sure someone will be able to help!

Any pics of your s12?
Forum: S12 Discussion 13-06-2014, 14:05
Replies: 4
Views: 7,594
Posted By bigdaves12
So I've replaced the fuel filter, along with the...

So I've replaced the fuel filter, along with the idle control valve I think because it showed no continuity when tested. Starts a little better but still struggles. I've noticed if I mess about with...
Forum: S12 Discussion 12-06-2014, 22:42
Replies: 4
Views: 7,594
Posted By bigdaves12
I have a brand new filter, gonna fit it and see...

I have a brand new filter, gonna fit it and see how it goes
Forum: S12 Discussion 12-06-2014, 20:06
Replies: 4
Views: 7,594
Posted By bigdaves12
warm start problems

So I managed to sort out the timing etc, runs fine but now I've started driving it I've realised when I turn it off warm and start it up around 15 mins later it starts then cuts out like there's no...
Forum: S12 Discussion 09-06-2014, 09:14
Replies: 17
Views: 21,995
Posted By bigdaves12
Cam timing was out by about 180 degrees. The...

Cam timing was out by about 180 degrees. The previous owner must have aligned it with the wrong timing Mark on the pulley. Sorted now and acceleration Is all good

Schutz applied underneath, sills...
Forum: S12 Discussion 23-05-2014, 19:31
Replies: 17
Views: 21,995
Posted By bigdaves12
Tim mate which vac hose do you mean? I'm working...

Tim mate which vac hose do you mean? I'm working for the next few days so won't be tinkering with it...
Forum: S12 Discussion 21-05-2014, 19:13
Replies: 17
Views: 21,995
Posted By bigdaves12
Here's a question, when setting the timing is...

Here's a question, when setting the timing is this correct:

Bottom pulley to 15 degrees
Set distributor to one gear out to the notch and install

Or set the set the bottom pulley to 0 tdc and...
Forum: S12 Discussion 21-05-2014, 11:35
Replies: 17
Views: 21,995
Posted By bigdaves12
Turbo does spool up when stood still can even...

Turbo does spool up when stood still can even hear it chatter when throttle is closed quickly so I reckon that's alright.

Got myself a timing light, going to give the injectors plus leads a once...
Forum: S12 Discussion 20-05-2014, 21:28
Replies: 17
Views: 21,995
Posted By bigdaves12
Update!! It had a random fuel filter on it,...

Update!! It had a random fuel filter on it, replaced it with my old filter and now revs up to red line with no spluttering or backfire when driving!

However acceleration is so bloody slow like...
Forum: S12 Discussion 20-05-2014, 20:00
Replies: 17
Views: 21,995
Posted By bigdaves12
Replaced the Power transistor with my old one...

Replaced the Power transistor with my old one after cleaning up ground points etc still had code 21. Then started getting code for maf. Removed and tested the maf with the battery and multimeter,...
Forum: S12 Discussion 20-05-2014, 18:31
Replies: 17
Views: 21,995
Posted By bigdaves12
Scratch that, I was diagnosing the original ecu...

Scratch that, I was diagnosing the original ecu incorrectly. Plugged it back in, it's giving me code 21 for ignition.
Forum: S12 Discussion 20-05-2014, 17:43
Replies: 17
Views: 21,995
Posted By bigdaves12
So I checked the ecu for codes, both green and...

So I checked the ecu for codes, both green and red lights were flashing at the same time and giving me random crap so I plugged in the other ecu I got with the car.

Ran it a bit, checked codes...
Forum: S12 Discussion 19-05-2014, 23:54
Replies: 17
Views: 21,995
Posted By bigdaves12
Aaaand it's still drives like crap, power cutting...

Aaaand it's still drives like crap, power cutting out when I try to accelerate. Any ideas fellas?
Forum: S12 Discussion 19-05-2014, 19:53
Replies: 17
Views: 21,995
Posted By bigdaves12
Si took the distributor cap off and compare it to...

Si took the distributor cap off and compare it to my cap from my old et and its off by miles:

http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/bigdaves12/IMG-20140519-WA0005.jpg...
Forum: S12 Discussion 19-05-2014, 18:07
Replies: 17
Views: 21,995
Posted By bigdaves12
Can someone confirm whether im correct or not...

Can someone confirm whether im correct or not when it comes to timing...

Set pully to 15 degrees BTDC
Align dizzy to 1 tooth out to the alignment mark
Retard / advance as needed?
...
Forum: S12 Discussion 18-05-2014, 20:02
Replies: 17
Views: 21,995
Posted By bigdaves12
Auto ca18et backfiring, no power... help!

So I bought the clean ass s12 that was advertised recently. Drove it back around 200 miles!


I've not driven an auto s12 before, but this has NO power. When accelerating it refuses to rev up past...
Forum: Daily Chat 05-05-2014, 13:52
Replies: 0
Views: 7,165
Posted By bigdaves12
Red s12 spotted in nottingham

Spotted a red s12 in nottingham near city centre, plate ending in VNE. Just wondering if its someone from this forum?
Forum: S12 Discussion 01-05-2014, 13:41
Replies: 5
Views: 12,464
Posted By bigdaves12
You were right bud, the carriers are larger by...

You were right bud, the carriers are larger by around 10mm. Just cleaned them up and going to rebuild them today:D
Forum: S12 Discussion 28-04-2014, 21:15
Replies: 5
Views: 12,464
Posted By bigdaves12
I'm note sure mate I do have another set of...

I'm note sure mate I do have another set of calipers but I dont remember seeing any difference. Or maybe I just overlooked it:confused:

I'll have a look when I get a chance bud thanks for pointing...
Forum: S12 Discussion 28-04-2014, 16:56
Replies: 5
Views: 12,464
Posted By bigdaves12
Z31 rear setup brakes problem

So I bought a Z31 setup a while back from northerner I think. Offered up the calipers that I refurbed and the whole setup doesn't seem to fit into the caliper :confused:

Any ideas? are the rear...
Forum: S12 Discussion 23-04-2014, 23:07
Replies: 3
Views: 10,293
Posted By bigdaves12
Ill have them rear lights off you bud:p not sure...

Ill have them rear lights off you bud:p not sure how much they are worth though:confused:
Forum: S12 Discussion 16-03-2014, 18:54
Replies: 9
Views: 8,491
Posted By bigdaves12
SORTED!!! The first thing I checked when...

SORTED!!!

The first thing I checked when this problem came up was the fuses which at the time were fine, and while I have been tinkering with the wiring I think I must have blown the 15a fuse for...
Forum: S12 Discussion 14-03-2014, 11:41
Replies: 9
Views: 8,491
Posted By bigdaves12
Gonna give this another go this evening, does...

Gonna give this another go this evening, does anyone know if there are any other copies of the service manual apart from the 1986 one everyone has? I'm convinced my wiring doesn't match up
Forum: S12 Discussion 10-03-2014, 19:49
Replies: 9
Views: 8,491
Posted By bigdaves12
An update. The diode near the alternator loom was...

An update. The diode near the alternator loom was gone, bridged that and now the headlamps stay on with ignition on. Other diodes are ok.

Cleaned and connected up all the grounding points, now...
Forum: S12 Discussion 09-03-2014, 19:49
Replies: 9
Views: 8,491
Posted By bigdaves12
Just thought i'd mention, i've opened up the...

Just thought i'd mention, i've opened up the stalk and it is operating ok, making proper contact, tested with a continuity tester

EDIT: Found it in the manual :(
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