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Its 2 cylinders on 1 bank and 1 cylinder on the other Paul. All the connections have been tried and tested and no problems moved. All sparking and all fueling. This was all confirmed at Stoneleigh. I'm thinking test the other engine, if compression is good then swap that in (like for like is easy and done in an afternoon... with help pretty please? Lol) and then strip the engine slowly and figure out the problem. If the other engine doesn't work then I've got bigger issues to find. At least the better engine is in then lol. The only thing found with the ECU is the latest firmware. Easy fix but everything else is apparently looking ok...

Yeah sorry, just to fill in some gaps. Its running a Ford Edis6 set up with a coil pack. At Stoneleigh we put new plugs in, swapped HT leads around for firing order, checking HT leads ok, coil pack was ok and spark plugs sparking. When out the block, plugs sparked and HT leads arced when pulled during running. Injectors were pulled and fired fuel, swapped and even wiring swapped but the problem remained. So from Stoneleigh we confirmed the plugs, injectors, HT leads, firing order and associated wiring were correct and working. The coil pack was brand new from trigger wheels. I have a spare but with 3 cylinders down (left bank cylinder 1-3-5 right bank 2-4-6 with 1 & 2 at the front) which were 1 (125psi) 2 (140psi) and 3 (120psi), it didn't seem right the coil pack was down as the plugs were also sparking still. Overall, no matter what we tried, we could not move the problem and each component seemed to be working when tested. I know you guys said it seemed to be running on 6 cylinders and with the change down to a proper idle, its hard to say but surely would be noticeable loosing half your cylinders? I have watched some videos back and there doesn't seem to be a major difference in it running.

Luckily the other engine is still in the other MX6 with the bonnet on so that will be ok. I'll drain the oil and chuck fresh in, its not like I've got loads from having sorted the oil leak lol. Thanks for the tip about oil in the bores. I'll rerun the test to check as heads would definitely be an easier and quicker swap than an entire engine. Dan, I'll see what the oil down the bores gives me today and go from there. Maybe the issue is with valves hence the wonderful chirp I sometimes get haha

Hi All, I'm looking to compression test my spare engine that has been sat for nearly 18 months and in the last 3 years probably moved less than a mile. Any advice for checking the compression on an engine thats been sat so long? Unfortunately I can't get the engine warm but can get it to crank over at least to ensure consistency between cylinders and comparison to my current 3 good cylinders? For those who are interested, the V6 in the kit currently had compression of 170, 165 and 140 on the running cylinders and 140, 125 and 120 on the ones not running. Apparently a good figure on a warm test is 190-205 psi. Cheers,

It was, thank you well, more of a Mazda V3 lol

Hoping it'll be sorted by Cov Motofest in a month! Best go compression test the engine and see whats going on there....might be swapping the spare engine in this weekend!

Just like to add a massive thanks again to all those who helped, lent tools, scratched heads and generally took the p!$$ with my car at the weekend! Despite running on 3 cylinders, an alternator not charging and wheels literally falling off, I had a great time! Just goes to add to what a fantastic club this is with many people willing to chip in and help. Last year it didn't make it, this year...well, it kinda got there. Next year, third time lucky?

I'd be interested in the steering wheel Rich if I could have a look. Not sire what my current wheel size is lol. I'll most likely be the lad trying to figure out why my V6 is only a 3 clyinder lol. Orange Mazda Zero, big Wing

I was just about to ask if anyone had done anything for this. I was chatting to a couple of the guys on the Motofest Committee couple days ago about booking a stand. Glad its been sorted, I should be there all being well

I'm just looking at that, its saying $59.95 (£47) for mine which does the VE Analise - That apparently can do all the tuning as you drive and update as you go or give you a recommended table to approve after. As I'm off work all week I am tempted to give it a go, problem is I need to go to the MOT garage which is 1.3 miles away so not much time to tune it...time to drop the number plates, put a crash helmet on and go down the M6 at 3am haha Edit to add: I'm not sure if the VE analise is in the Tunerstudio MS or MS Ultra (which is $99). There is an upgrade option from MS to Ultra which just makes up the difference so could be 60 dollars or 100 dollars (£47 or £78)

Hi All, I'm looking for some rolling road/mapping recommendations for places that can map and tune micro/megasquirt. Ideally closer to the midlands the better - I know of Bailey Motorsport and Northampton Motorsport - yet with Stoneleigh a week away, I'm prepared to travel a bit further if availability is limited. Also, if anyone has or experience of Tunerstudio's Autotune feature, I would like to hear from you too Cheers

No longer on the medication that caused so much trouble last year! Aiming to avoid the infamous 'Most Fluids Lost' award this year, and even better, be in the correct car!! I best get a place to sleep booked! I stayed at the Fairway Country Hotel last year, definitely can recommend there http://www.fairwaycountryhotel.co.uk/

Are you suggesting IVA as an electric vehicle then drop in a dirty big V8 afterwards?

Thats an absolute bargain! Would definitely be perfect for you! Would transform the car completely and really let you unleash the full potential. Do it do it do it!!!

My 1.6 Mazda Zero weighed in at around 550kg wet in a pretty basic IVA trim. With what that involved, I'm pretty sure you would struggle a lot to cut 100kg out of that...

Just don't wash the windscreen in the dark, then you'll be fine

Its usually a very good turnout, easily over 10 there regularly. Unfortunately I won't be there for this one

Bunch of con artists the lot of them! I recently enquired with my insurer about being covered on a courtesy car whilst mine was being repaired (repaired was not the right word to use as it sent them flapping!). Its in for engine repair work due to a design issue from manufacture. However, I disagree with their £1500 excess on courtesy cars for dealer insurance and apparently, my own insurance might cover it. Anyway, they started flapping saying I need to declare all incidents regardless of fault or claims or intention to repair etc and its against the law to not declare and it would invalidate insurance etc etc. Took 15 minutes to get through to explain I was not making a claim nor had an accident/incident and it was basically warranty work which provided me with a courtesy car. No doubt I got a flag against my account now! The whole industry seems corrupt to me and they know you have limited options in terms of paying or not. This very same insurer waited a month into my policy to contact me saying to update my claim, apparently they have a subcategory that was left blank by the comparison website, meant I got hit with an extra £180 on top of the £750 already paid! Out of the cooling off period to cancel without fees and I couldn't ignore it as they'd cancel the policy. Over a barrel was the term I used, they laughed and took my card details. Already have the auto-renew struck off my account!

The original one did with most things, then the MX6 one I was going to use definitely did. The plugs I knew I didn't need I didn't label.....but then forgot I didn't need them

What you on about? My Rapidfit loom still has all the labels!?

Hi all, I'm looking for one of the GBS Zero Exhaust Silencers, the large type as shown here: http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/WallerZero/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140211_151041_zpssdm32mpo.jpg.html?sort=3&o=117 I have new exhausts on my V6 and guessing they are going to be quite a bit louder than the trackday limits. As such I'm looking for used one of any condition (I know they like to rattle after a while but not a problem to me) so I can swap them out for track days. So if anyone has a used one lying around the garage they no longer need, let me know Cheers,

It also helps to hold the luggage in place!

Looks like I'm working lunch now....strangely not feeling hungry anymore! I think I need a bigger garage before I get any form of heater. I'd end up having to hang it from the roof or something........now there is an idea!

£50! Get a few decent garage jumpers for that! Less of a fire hazard lol

If you don't have a big wing, whats the point of even bringing the car out the garage?