Recent content by Johhny Alucard

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    CEL and limp home on hot start

    Unfortunately I don't have a code reader and can't get to a garage and have to drive to the airport tomorrow morning. I just wondered if there was a clue in the symptoms which would jog someone's memory and I'd be able to get a quick fix. It's really annoying as the car will drive beautifully...
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    CEL and limp home on hot start

    Sorry should have said! 3200gta 2001
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    CEL and limp home on hot start

    Hi I've had my throttle body upgraded to contactless and ever since the car is fantastic, responsive and even faster than it was before. However on a hot start the CEL comes on. From cold it's fine and will drive all day with no lights but if I turn it off for more than 5 mins the CEL appears...
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    3200GTA Engine refurb or replace

    They wouldn't fit would they??
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    3200GTA Engine refurb or replace

    Hi Paul Thanks for your reply. I wasn't thinking of working on it myself. I have it up at a Mas/Fer/Lam indie who tell me one of the cams has seized. They haven't checked the damage that might have done yet but the problem occurred because of very heavy oil use and subsequently not enough oil...
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    3200GTA Engine refurb or replace

    Hi everyone. Has anybody got any advice on whether to recondition or replace a seized 3200gta engine. Or any tips?? It's going to be expensive so I might as well do it properly!! Thanks Johnny
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    2001 3200GTA engine needed

    Hi I need to repair or replace a seized 3200GTA engine and would appreciate it if anybody knows of any good quality replacement engines that they would let me know! Thanks!