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12th June 2007, 15:57
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Starting issue
I have the rover 216 k series engine in my 5exi, and when it starts from cold, it sounds like its overfueling as you may expect, but does not fast idle. Another issue is the idle fluctuates, not greatly, but from about 900 1100 rpm.
Can anyone give me any suggestions as what mey cause this.
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12th June 2007, 17:19
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Not sure if the K is the same as the T, but a common problem on the T is a sticky butterfly in the throttle body. This controls the idle.
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12th June 2007, 18:41
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Filth in the idle speed control valve?
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13th June 2007, 10:27
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I've got no idea, but I might have some spares for the engine if you need 'em.
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13th June 2007, 18:30
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Thanks EX Biker, very good, saw your thread, is yours worth a strip down to see whats really wrong.
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14th June 2007, 09:59
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Originally Posted by SDMC001
Thanks EX Biker, very good, saw your thread, is yours worth a strip down to see whats really wrong.
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I was told it would be cheaper to buy another engine.
The problem is it being left for 2 yrs - yep, I've had the kit for a long time now. Didn't have time to touch it for more than 1 year!!!!!
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14th June 2007, 12:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SDMC001
I have the rover 216 k series engine in my 5exi, and when it starts from cold, it sounds like its overfueling as you may expect, but does not fast idle. Another issue is the idle fluctuates, not greatly, but from about 900 1100 rpm.
Can anyone give me any suggestions as what mey cause this.
Thanks.
Steve
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I don't know if its the case for the ECU on the Rover engine, but some ECU's (like the one on my BMW based Sportster) forget the engine characteristics after they have been powered off for a long time. They have to "re-learn" the engine which can take some time with the engine running (several 10's of minutes as I understand).
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16th June 2007, 15:47
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Thanks Robin
I had heard that before, now that I have more or less finished the car, hopefully any issues such as that may go away.
Fingers crossed.
Steve
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