wilo Posted July 2, 2016 Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) hey guys is 15psi correct once the engine is warmed up at idle . also in 3rd gear at 27mpm it reads 30psi asking as it seems lower pressure per speed/gear than when i bought it 2 weeks back Edited July 2, 2016 by wilo Quote
Ekona Posted July 2, 2016 Posted July 2, 2016 Check your oil level. If it's okay, then the pressure is fine. But yes, looks perfectly fine to me. Anywhere between min and max is usually okay on that dial. 1 Quote
Banz Posted July 2, 2016 Posted July 2, 2016 I don't think mine ever dropped that low. But then again I don't really pay attention to it. 1 Quote
wilo Posted July 2, 2016 Author Posted July 2, 2016 Check your oil level. If it's okay, then the pressure is fine. But yes, looks perfectly fine to me. Anywhere between min and max is usually okay on that dial. oil level half way between half full and max (3/4 full) .its had 1.5 litres in it in my two weeks of owning it Quote
Dave6188 Posted July 2, 2016 Posted July 2, 2016 Go down the thread list in General and read "Love Hate Relationship" thread I started have a read, look at my before/after pressures and work done etc. I personally think your pressure is low but phone Abbey or Horsham and they will explain more think your on the brink of needing gallery gaskets changed and it certainly ain't cheap ! 1 Quote
nowhereboy Posted July 2, 2016 Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) As Ekona stated, check levels but it looks fine to me. Stop worrying and enjoy the new car! Edited July 2, 2016 by nowhereboy 1 Quote
wilo Posted July 2, 2016 Author Posted July 2, 2016 Go down the thread list in General and read "Love Hate Relationship" thread I started have a read, look at my before/after pressures and work done etc. I personally think your pressure is low but phone Abbey or Horsham and they will explain more think your on the brink of needing gallery gaskets changed and it certainly ain't cheap ! just read the full thread .how much £ is it to have the gallery gaskets done and would a pressure test diagnose before spending Quote
wilo Posted July 2, 2016 Author Posted July 2, 2016 Do you have an HR? no 04 plate DE 129000 miles ...how come mate Quote
TomBorehamUK Posted July 2, 2016 Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Do you have an HR? no 04 plate DE 129000 miles ...how come mate HR is affected by the weak oil gallery gaskets, DE's are not Edited July 2, 2016 by TomBorehamUK 1 Quote
Ekona Posted July 2, 2016 Posted July 2, 2016 Yup, oil gasket issue not relevant on your car, panic over 1 Quote
wilo Posted July 2, 2016 Author Posted July 2, 2016 Do you have an HR? no 04 plate DE 129000 miles ...how come mate HR is affected by the weak oil gallery gaskets, DE's are not thats good to hear cheers Tom.im going to have it looked at tho asap just due to the high oil consumption/loss . i know some zeds eat oil but 1.5 liters in 2 weeks is beyond a joke imo. dont really hammer it much either Quote
wilo Posted July 2, 2016 Author Posted July 2, 2016 How many miles have you done in that time? roughly 400 miles.dnt usually do that much tho tbh ..average is about 70-100 miles a week Quote
wilo Posted July 2, 2016 Author Posted July 2, 2016 sorry more nearer 500 miles since buying car Quote
Ekona Posted July 2, 2016 Posted July 2, 2016 Holy hell! Erm yeah, I hate to state the obvious but that is one very very unhealthy engine. I would strongly suggest getting it looked at with a view to a rebuild/replacement engine ASAP, unfortunately. Assuming this was a private sale, of course. Was it? Quote
wilo Posted July 2, 2016 Author Posted July 2, 2016 Holy hell! Erm yeah, I hate to state the obvious but that is one very very unhealthy engine. I would strongly suggest getting it looked at with a view to a rebuild/replacement engine ASAP, unfortunately. Assuming this was a private sale, of course. Was it? was bought off a member here ..mo user name t21moh Quote
Ekona Posted July 2, 2016 Posted July 2, 2016 Did you ask about oil usage before buying? Did he mention it at all? Not trying to point blame, purely fact finding at this point. Quote
wilo Posted July 2, 2016 Author Posted July 2, 2016 Did you ask about oil usage before buying? Did he mention it at all? Not trying to point blame, purely fact finding at this point. asked if there was any thing i needed to know and he said all that was wrong was the thrust bearing was noisy ..he doent reply to my messages iv sent Quote
Ekona Posted July 2, 2016 Posted July 2, 2016 In fairness, he doesn't have to either. If he didn't know then he's probably been running the engine dry or just assuming TADTS, if he did know then that's a bit naughty. Zero way of proving it though I'm afraid. Horrible when this happens. You have my sympathy. I'd estimate you're looking at anywhere between £1K to £2k for the work, depending on exactly what needs doing or what you may choose to upgrade whilst you're there. Quote
wilo Posted July 2, 2016 Author Posted July 2, 2016 In fairness, he doesn't have to either. If he didn't know then he's probably been running the engine dry or just assuming TADTS, if he did know then that's a bit naughty. Zero way of proving it though I'm afraid. Horrible when this happens. You have my sympathy. I'd estimate you're looking at anywhere between £1K to £2k for the work, depending on exactly what needs doing or what you may choose to upgrade whilst you're there. @*!# thats expensive.i may just try run her steady till i can afford another low milage DE and yes i plan to do the plenum and uprev eventually.ill just have to keep an eye on levels and pray she holds out Quote
wilo Posted July 2, 2016 Author Posted July 2, 2016 could the oil issue be down to something other than a knackered engine? .maybe a seal or pipe ..when changing the standard air box to a ram air today i noticed it was very wet/oily around and below the dip stick area ..about a 8" radius. also would a compression test diagnose how healthy the engine is ? Quote
ZMANALEX Posted July 2, 2016 Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) Is this an early DE or a later Rev Up or HR ? Ignore that, just noticed early DE. Okay, check that the ECV is not jammed. If the valve is okay, no point in messing about with further diagnoses. If there are no external leaks then I am afraid it is engine build jobby. Edited July 2, 2016 by ZMANALEX Quote
wilo Posted July 2, 2016 Author Posted July 2, 2016 Is this an early DE or a later Rev Up or HR ? all i know is its a DE dont think its a rev up as it only revs to 6200 ...its a 04 plate Quote
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