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by **sconson** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:11 am

Lads.

Is it a big deal to replace the throttle body?
Theres an FTO going for sale but he needs to replace that part. So he says anyway. The car is miss firing when cold but as soon as it heats up it runs perfectly. Its a tip gpx.

Cheers.

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 2:16 pm

Nah not a big deal... as it happens I have one for a gpx sitting about that I was going to modify..

It's not really that common that they fail though - did the seller tell you why he thinks the throttlebody has failed?

by **steelroe** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 4:43 pm

Dont think throttle body is the prob here. Unless it is a case the car is not misfiring but just erratic when cold. Sounds like the STEPPER MOTOR to me.

by **sconson** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 5:43 pm

Just got off the phone to him there. He said its only when started from cold and it just miss fires for about 30 seconds but once engine is heated up it clears it right up and drives perfectly. Planning on buying this car in the morning so just need to know if its anything serious. Hopefully not. Smashing car otherwise tho.

by CJ » Mon Dec 01, 2008 5:46 pm

If you're uncertain, I would have a mechanic look at the car before you commit to a purchase. The TB isn't the problem here, its more likely to be the stepper motor (easy to fix) or somthing similar. Whats your definition of misfiring - whet sort of behavior occurs for the fisrt 30 second?

CJ

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 5:53 pm

Sounds like the stepper alright... but as already pointed out - it could be worth your while bringing a mechanically minded friend...

by **sconson** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:10 pm

Cheers lads

Im actually meeting him at his mechanics in the morning thats where the car is. Ill know more in the morning. The impression Im getting is that for the first 30 seconds or so when cold it splurts and konks out but as I said once engine is heated up runs perfectly. I gave it a good test drive last week and runs really smoothly in auto and using tip. Gears very responsive etc. How much are we talking to replace the stepper motor?

by **steelroe** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:19 pm

Its defo the stepper if it is cutting out. Might get away with just cleaning if. If not I have a new one for sale here
http://www.fto-ireland.com/forum/phpBB2 ... php?t=8766

by **steelroe** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:21 pm

I would recommend getting a mechanic you are familiar with to look at it not a mechanic recommmended by the seller. Just the suspicious guy in me I guess.

by **sconson** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:42 pm

Thanks again for the great advice lads.

Steelroe if I take the car tomorrow Ill defo take that motor off you.

Any ideas how much it would cost to install??

Might chance my arm and ask him to knock a few more euros off the asking price. Already got him down 500 tho

Facebook · by **Sebastian** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:49 pm

it's a diy job i'ts gonna rob a few mins from your time mate .

may we ask which car your buying ?

by **sconson** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:54 pm

Here she is..

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mitsubishi ... 738/advert

Car really is immaculate so hopefully I get to drive it home in the morning!!

Any diy topics about replacing this part??

Facebook · by **Sebastian** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:01 pm

does it have ABS , Airbag , ''sport suspension'' as advertised ? and colour is really gunmetal as from the pics seems it's steel silver?

by **sconson** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:03 pm

Yeah if only it half the spec thats advertised!! :evil:

Facebook · by **Sebastian** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:09 pm

http://www.freefantasyf1.co.uk/pics/grtest.htm

that's for the non mivec model (steelroe posted it in the knowledgebase forum) , stepper is under the throttle body just to make an idea.
really easy to remove and change

i really hate people that advertise stuff that's not there .

hope you get a nice cut in price for that and the NCT is valid!

by **steelroe** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:21 pm

Come on Seb, sporty looking car must automatically have sports suspension (NOT).
sconson thought you were investing in Keiths car.

by **steelroe** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:25 pm

Stepper repalcement is a 10min job.

by **steelroe** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:25 pm

CRUISE control, never seen it fitted to an FTO yet.

Facebook · by **Sebastian** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:26 pm

steelroe wrote:Come on Seb, sporty looking car must automatically have sports suspension (NOT).

right .

by **sconson** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:26 pm

Yeah I was but just thought in the end it would take a good bit of work and not to mention money to get the way that I would be happy with it. I know its a manual mivec aswell but just think it would only cause me some trouble down the line. He should have no problem in shifting it on.. Would be a great project car..

by **TopCat** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 1:16 am

Well I have to say it looks well in the photos, and even though its not exactly as advertised, for roughly 2 and half, seems like not a bad deal to me, and you'd have a bit of money left to put into it.
I'd try pushing him a bit harder on the price though. :wink:

by **Dean** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 2:41 pm

Aw, you could have bought mine

by **sconson** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 4:59 pm

Bought it this morning.. Lovely car.. Needs a small bit of tlc but inside is immac. Well worth the money in my opinion.. Great drive aswell real smooth and great sound outa the engine

Thanks for all the advice and help lads..

No doubt Ill be needing more soon!! :wink:

by **TopCat** » Tue Dec 02, 2008 5:18 pm

Congrats, and well wear. So, fancy showing her off at this weekends meet?

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:26 am

Congrats & well wear..

looks like a nice car!

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