My VVC powered F/TF sounds like a diesel when I first start it
up.
To a certain extent this is fairly normal. Excessive noise (what's
excessive ??) however can indicate the need for an oil change. Its
important not to rev the engine when its cold as it takes a while for
the oil to get up to the camshafts.
because there is a valve, the EVC (Exhaust Volume Control) valve,
fitted to the off side pipe. It was fitted to reduce noise at low
revs. It was disconnected by many dealers on new TF's as part of the
PDI. It can be disconnected in two ways.
easy way - find the valve just behind the tail pipe, you will
see a pipe coming from it, pull it off, plug the end (I used a self
tapping screw), and tie wrap it out of the way. With the pipe
disconnected the valve is open.
the not so easy way - I'll let Rob Bell explain the procedure
here.
What does a Daytona exhaust sound like?, and a Miltek, Bastuck,
Janspeed.....
An Xpower can be purchased from
any Xpart outlet, or from the
MG-Rover.org on-line shop, don't forget the 10% discount if your a
supporter, or if your after the Janspeed version, from
PTP's on-line shop. Bear in mind that there are three variations
of the 'XPower' exhaust, but I believe only two types are available.
Another option is a
Peco system,
these are made to order with a choice of tail pipes.
There is also the Trevor Taylor TT Extreme system, but since this
is a limited production system, its not easy to get one. Of the two
production runs there has been, I've only ever seen one for sale. And
boy are they loud !!!, I've been in Steve White's TF which has one
fitted, it sounds fantastic, but I couldn't live with it on a daily
basis. So if you want one, keep your eyes on the various forum's for
sale sections. Check out the
TT Exhausts
web site for further information.
I have seen these 25BHP chips on Ebay, do they work?
NO they do not work, its a scam, and they could potentially damage
your engine. They make they engine think its getting colder air than
it actually is getting, not good.
Have a look at
this page from Rob Bell's website about other dodgy claims, like
the 'Electric Supercharger', and the 'bolt on Oil Cooler'
What is the difference between MG's VVC and Honda's VTECH/Toyota's
VVT-I
engines?
A thread on
MG-Rover.org's forum discussed this, with input from Andy
Phillips, Mike Satur and Rob Bell, its full of informed thoughts.
Where are the maximum and minimum coolant level marks?
Its not that obvious where these marks are on the expansion tank,
so DotComoff shows you graphically
here.
My tick over has become erratic, is there anything I can do?
It may be worth while resetting the stepper motor, here are the
instructions - 1) Start the engine and warm up to a normal
working temperature.
2) Turn off the ignition.
3) Turn on ignition to stage II (with electric window
available but don't start the engine).
4) Press the accelerator all the way down and fully release
five times repeatedly.
5) Wait for at least 15 seconds and then turn off the
ignition.
Starting problems
Have a look at look at
this page from Tony Thompson's web site
There is black smoke coming from my exhaust, what does it mean?
CJJ created
this great thread on the MG-Rover.org forum showing the locations
of sensors and other parts that owners often ask for.
Alternatively, click on the links below to go directly to the
appropriate picture. Thanks also to 1955diesel for his input.
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