BeardedViper N16

Ok so working from the potential symptoms I'd say chuck it on a diagnostic. Best case scenario it'll be something like a MAF, then work to the mani then stress a lot and look into the timing side of things which is the expensive bit. Or you could do what I'd do and run it till it dies then swap a SR20 in it :)
 
Injectors I'm guessing would be a twat to change?

I have a diag kit available (thanks to GldnAndy) so I'll get it on there and see if anything flags up that is obvious. Can go from there then I guess. It is running better with the new plugs but obviously it's knowing that there is an issue that is bugging me!

Cheers for your suggestions :)
 
Bring the diag kit on friday we will see what info we can get. in the pic is that oil on the thread on plug?

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On another forum regarding the black stuff on the thread:

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While it may look like dirty oil, it isn't, this is unburnt fuel that all the lighter elements in the fuel have boiled off leaving the heavier hydrocarbon components behind. This is not unusual to find even on race engines. I wouldn't have known this myself if I hadn't run acrossed the explanation from a very respected pro engine builder on another site. This "fuel" is here because the seal(tapered seat or gasket) is above the threads but the threads themselves are shielded from the actual combustion process. Almost sounds crazy but it is true."​
 
If it was the MAF it would be running lean on all 4. As the other look ok, id be betting on a fuelling issue. As above, get it on the scanner and see if theres any codes stored.

I dont think they'd be too bad to replace tbh.
 
Rainbow Dash said:
If it was the MAF it would be running lean on all 4. As the other look ok, id be betting on a fuelling issue. As above, get it on the scanner and see if theres any codes stored.

I dont think they'd be too bad to replace tbh.
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And that sir is why I'm not a mechanic haha
 
i know exactly wats uphere :) hah the timing chan has streched wich throws the timing advanced a wee bit?? happend mine..you can take offf the sump split the chain and feed the new one in with out having to retime the engine? jobs a good un :) if u through it on diagnostics it will show up crank position sensor? correct me if im wrong :)
 
But if the chain was stretched, the timing would be out on all 4 cylinders as the engine is run off 1 chain, not 4. Im not ruling it out, but as there only seems to be a problem with 1 cylinder, id be looking at just the affected one and not the whole engine.

Ryan, im not mechanic the air only gets in from 1 port which feeds all 4 cylinders whereas the fuel has an injector for each cylinder. So if only 1 is affected, it would point me to the fuel :)
 
hmm youve a point there rainbow :) my badd think ill just shutup now :L maf sensor is a quick fix but a costly one the retail at 285 quid ?? fueling is the answer her i reckon:)
 
PaddysMERA said:
hmm youve a point there rainbow :) my badd think ill just shutup now :L maf sensor is a quick fix but a costly one the retail at 285 quid ?? fueling is the answer her i reckon:)
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Not all are that much. The genuine one for mine is 85 quid although some were stupidly expensive but as I've got an ancient P1 bits aren't always as steep as they could be lol
 
i got raped on mine for mu 2001 phase 1 so haha oh well ..im wrkin in a scrappy now so happydays:)
 
I think if the chain was stretched I'd be able to notice it in quite a few different ways. The engine would be noisier for a start along with a big lack of power and as Liam says all four plugs would be destroyed not just the single one but thanks for the input mate. I wont rule it out a possibility but I think I'm just hoping it isn't that! Haha

I will look into the injector, maybe run some redex through the system or something? Might gives the injectors a blast through if there is some shit clogging up the fourth? Will get the diag on it tomorrow or friday and see if anything pops up, if not I will have to go digging for the problem. When I first bought the car it was burning a LOT of oil. That has calmed down a considerable amount now (hardly burning much at all in comparison) but I think this may be linked in some way. As if there is oil seeping in I'm guessing that would cause the pressure to be higher when trying to combust resulting in hotter temperatures? I am not a mechanic either so I'm just trying to piece two and two together.
 
A trip to the scrap yard today...well a trip to four different scrap yards and it turned out the scrap yard that is 5 mins away had 9 almeras in! (5 n15's phase 1 & phase2 and 3 N16's phase 1). Got to work with GldnAndy and started stripping out some parts. He found his blanking plate and two switch blanks and also the number plate plastic strip for FF.

I managed to find quite a bit for my N16. Picked up the clear side repeaters that I have been wanting for ages and at a steal of a price. To buy them on ebay I was looking at £17...I got them for £2 :D I also got an immaculate over flow tank and also a great cond washer bottle which will both fit in to my engine bay nicely when it is all cleaned up! I also got a new cup holder cause mine isn't springy enough for my liking :D finished off with a hazards switch, a few good condition caps (brake fluid etc..) and a shed load of fuses.

The total for ALL of our parts came to £19 :D Seen as there are a few Almeras i nthe scrap yard near us if you need any parts let me know and I'll try source them for you? Can give them at Japfest if needed. Will be heading back the scrappy on Monday so let me know what y'all need :)

Anyway I sprayed up the four way hazards switch and fitting some new indicator bulbs. Pictures follow, N16 parts on the left and N15 parts on the right :)

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My clear side repeaters:

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The old hazards next to the new one:

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New indicator bulb:

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All in all a very productive day with GldnAndy and I'd like to add....my Almera is running really well for the first time since I bought her!
 
even the rain couldnt deter us haha. just to note, the n16s are pretty banged up but most interiors intact, n15's pretty good condition, theres a jt3? green 5 door a red 5 door p2 a jt7? dark blue p2 and 2 pove spec red p1's, all in all good day :D

pm me or jim if you think we can help with parts
 
Finally got my pipercross panel filter today

Performance = MASSIVE increase :) Thanks for the recommendation Ryan! Got the sparks and filter on now just need to sort the oil change :D
 
No worries mate glad it helped lol

Did you treat her to a P2 wiper arm as well meant to ask on your trip to the scrappy ?
 
Looked out for one but they only had Phase 1 N16's which was a complete bummer :(

Going back hunting on Monday and then if I can't find any then I will be going hunting with GldnAndy again the following week so hopefully will pick one up then :)

How are the mods going mate?
 
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