Hodge's new 4.2

[Hodge]

I'm not sure welding would add much benefit. But then again I'm no structural engineer. Everything fit perfectly and snug, so I think it is adequately doing the job it's designed for. I can see how the factory tower hats crack, the metal meat up there isn't enough in my books.
Took me good 2-3 hours. Longest part was getting the coils out for me.

[MarionCohrs]

It still looks new.. how much did you get this again?

[nissannewby]

Did the clutch resolve your noise issue hodge?

[Hodge]

Did the clutch resolve your noise issue hodge?

Hey Mat long time no hear hope all is well.
Clutch hasn't been done yet. Had few issues pop up postponing it.
But in saying that, that noise has gotten considerably worse. It's now borderline embarrassing to drive. Forget the loud straight through exhaust, it's the rattling noise that turns heads now days.

[Hodge]

Bumped into another 4.2 owner at a servo and had chat before.
He noticed the way my car starts and he says it's not right.
Basically, when starting, my car does not crank at all. I wait till glow light is out, and the second i turn the key, and electrics make contact, it just fires up. I mean the motor maybe has half a turn at most and she just starts. It has always been like this.
He says that it's because the pump and injectors lines retain too much pressure when car is off, and this is not good ???? It's meant to return the remaining pressurized diesel in the lines back through a spill valve?
His car was same as mine, series 4 4.2 2006. And his cranks for one or 2 seconds and then rumbles to life.
My car has been like this since day one of owning it so, I don't know.
I'm not concerned. But just curious, what's your thoughts Mat ? @nissannewby

[mudski]

It starts instantly. Whats the issue with that? It would be more concerning if it was the other way I think. Atleast you have a 4.2 you can start...

[Hodge]

It starts instantly. Whats the issue with that? It would be more concerning if it was the other way I think. At least you have a 4.2 you can start...

I thought so too, but just curious. This bloke could have been on the spicy smokes for all I know.
I'm no expert but the way I see it. Mechanical pump should produce no pressure when the car isn't running? So what pressure in the system lol.

[nissannewby]

Thats how all my tds start.

Straight away no hesitation. If it doesnt start like this something is up.
@Hodge

[Woof]

Bumped into another 4.2 owner at a servo and had chat before.
He noticed the way my car starts and he says it's not right.
Basically, when starting, my car does not crank at all. I wait till glow light is out, and the second i turn the key, and electrics make contact, it just fires up. I mean the motor maybe has half a turn at most and she just starts. It has always been like this.
He says that it's because the pump and injectors lines retain too much pressure when car is off, and this is not good ???? It's meant to return the remaining pressurized diesel in the lines back through a spill valve?
His car was same as mine, series 4 4.2 2006. And his cranks for one or 2 seconds and then rumbles to life.
My car has been like this since day one of owning it so, I don't know.
I'm not concerned. But just curious, what's your thoughts Mat ? @nissannewby

Mine is exactly like yours mate, maybe his has the problem

[jay see]

It starts instantly. Whats the issue with that? It would be more concerning if it was the other way I think. Atleast you have a 4.2 you can start...

Mine is a gas blower and I start it up a couple times a day.😜

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