jluis
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Finally managed to get my 3200 back on the road after a long hibernation period due to buying and renovating a house and not having time and money for the car.
MOT yesterday and passed without issues.
However it’s been a long time since I have driven it so there are a few things that I don’t remember are normal or not.
Turbo boost noise: this is quite noticeable with the window down (not so much with the windows closed) when accelerating hard, I can hear the typical whistling of the turbo. Power is still awesome and it will spin on 2/3rd gear if I floor it. Is this noise normal or should I be looking for leaks or inspect the turbos?
The annoying oil level warning. I had this come yesterday after fueling but I could not get it to go away. Opened the hood to check the level, was good but I still put half a liter in, closed the hood and opened a few times but the bloody light would not go out.
Today I took it for a drive and it was gone. Is there a procedure to force a check and clear the light?
Hard starting when hot, this I remember was already a problem when I last drove it and is a common issue with 3200. Anyone came up with a possible cause other than the crank sensor which I already replaced? Mine will not start after stalling are shutting the engine off when hot and needs 1 or 2 minutes until it starts again. Made for an awkward MOT check …
MOT yesterday and passed without issues.
However it’s been a long time since I have driven it so there are a few things that I don’t remember are normal or not.
Turbo boost noise: this is quite noticeable with the window down (not so much with the windows closed) when accelerating hard, I can hear the typical whistling of the turbo. Power is still awesome and it will spin on 2/3rd gear if I floor it. Is this noise normal or should I be looking for leaks or inspect the turbos?
The annoying oil level warning. I had this come yesterday after fueling but I could not get it to go away. Opened the hood to check the level, was good but I still put half a liter in, closed the hood and opened a few times but the bloody light would not go out.
Today I took it for a drive and it was gone. Is there a procedure to force a check and clear the light?
Hard starting when hot, this I remember was already a problem when I last drove it and is a common issue with 3200. Anyone came up with a possible cause other than the crank sensor which I already replaced? Mine will not start after stalling are shutting the engine off when hot and needs 1 or 2 minutes until it starts again. Made for an awkward MOT check …