#646: Re: Project sleeper Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat May 21, 2011 7:35 am ---- A bit more messing today. I hadn't switched the engine on since the fan had been rewired.
Fan works fine and is set to come on at 93 degrees and go off below 91 degrees. I have definately never heard the fan on at high speed before so I think it had corroded terminals on the high speed relay for a long time.
Will have to drive the car one day and see what it runs at when driving it hard. I don't think it ever went over 85 degrees though. Don't want the fan switching on when the car is moving. Shouldn't be a problem though.
I noticed the air temperature was looking a bit high...it got as high as 50 degrees...
Air temp sensor is sat right above the lower coolant hose. Is it picking up heat from it? Might be ok on the move but I might have to think about relocating it. Long term it won't be a problem as it will be mounted in the air filter backplate when the longer trumpets are fitted.
#647: Re: Project sleeper Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 7:47 am ---- It could be picking up some heat soak from the coolant hose.
You got anything heat proof like a soldering mat you could use to shield the sensor area as a quick test?
#648: Re: Project sleeper Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat May 21, 2011 7:55 am ---- Yeah I could wrap it in something...
I think it's best to just move the sensor round the back of the air filter box or maybe even into the side of the lid. Maybe just moving it further down the airbox from where it is now will get it away from the hose. Will need to extend the wiring though. Last edited by Edward on Sat May 21, 2011 7:56 am; edited 1 time in total
#649: Re: Project sleeper Author: macj, Location: EssexPosted: Sat May 21, 2011 7:56 am ---- There is a possibility that you are getting a heat reading from the hose, I take it that the air temp sensor is in the standard airbox at present. I have fitted mine between the two centre trumpets to get a good average intake reading. With the carbon airbox you have on your T/B s
I would say they would be ok but fit some heat reflective film on the hose side of your standard airbox to prevent heat soak. An experiment with kitchen foil always works before you invest in the real deal. However I think that on the road you wont be affected by the heat as much.
#650: Re: Project sleeper Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat May 21, 2011 8:02 am ---- I'd love to put mine in the carbon airbox but what effect will having the oil vapour hose from the rocker cover have on the sensor???? I imagine in time it will get covered in a thin film of oil.
#651: Re: Project sleeper Author: macj, Location: EssexPosted: Sat May 21, 2011 8:11 am ---- good point but, I have not fitted the engine breather in the airbox. I would say it would be ok as long as it is not in direct line of the oil entry point. Worth checking regularly though
#652: Re: Project sleeper Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat May 21, 2011 8:15 am ---- I suppose I might have to invest in a catch tank if I go for the short radiator, longer trumpets and sausage filter one day. Won't be a problem then if the air temp sensor goes in the back plate.
#653: Re: Project sleeper Author: macj, Location: EssexPosted: Sat May 21, 2011 9:28 am ---- be fine in the backplate. Just keep an eye on its health until you get a catch tank
#654: Re: Project sleeper Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:41 pm ---- Ordered some more electrical bits and bobs while on holiday. They were fitted today and that meant the air temp sensor could be moved to the opposite side of the airbox behind the headlamp.
Also spent £118 on six months road tax! So yes, it's back on the road for the first time since the end of December.
#655: Re: Project sleeper Author: macj, Location: EssexPosted: Sat Jun 04, 2011 6:54 am ---- Nice one Ed... be good to get out and about in it after your efforts..... enjoy
#656: Re: Project sleeper Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 3:47 am ---- The car still continues to be haunted by the 'skills' of Ecosse.
The car has done very few miles in the last 12 months but I thought it was time I changed the oil. In all my time of owning cars I have always been able to get the oil filter off by hand. They just don't need to be tightened anything more than hand tight.
I was quite surprised when I couldn't get this off by hand. I thought I'd get my chain tool out. It's so tight it broke the chain tool. So I'm off to Halfords now to see if I can get a socket type tool.
#657: Re: Project sleeper Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:16 am ---- More spending this week.
I spotted a slight leak from the joint between the bottom hose and coolant reservoir. The hose was replaced with a new one a few months ago but if I pull on the hose it can be pulled off the outlet from the tank! The little clip holding the hose onto the reservoir isn't good enough.
So I was aware that Peugeot had changed the design slightly where the hose simply slides onto the reservoir outlet and uses a conventional clip. So that means buying a new reservoir and another new hose.
But the new reservoir needs an adaptor for the small radiator to reservoir hose. This is about £30 which I need to buy tomorrow.
The new silicon hose I have bought is quite thick and so doesn't really want to bend easily near the reservoir so I've also had to buy a new 90 degree silicon elbow and an 8mm hose joiner too.
It's certainly expensive keeping this car perfect. The reservoir, hose and radiator brackets were £85, the silicone hose £10, 90 degree elbow hose with 4x hose clips and joiner £14 and the Peugeot adaptor kit is £30. So £140 to solve a leaky reservoir...bargain!
#658: Re: Project sleeper Author: Andy180, Location: Stoke on TrentPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 3:40 am ---- The joys of owning a peugeot
#659: Re: Project sleeper Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 7:13 am ---- It certainly is.
Got the 3 clips from the dealer earlier. £28 for three and I only need one of them! They must cost 10p each to make too.
It just attaches to the new reservoir to allow the hose to fit. I'll be changing the standard hose for a silicon hose when the 90 degree elbow arrives. The hose is very thick walled and doesn't easily form sharp bends so the elbow is vital to avoid stressing the clip.
Why not take some other pictures while I'm there.
#660: Re: Project sleeper Author: Howey, Location: Kings LynnPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 7:35 am ---- Looks absolutely stunning.
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