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Thanks @AndrewG - So would assume the knock sensor. Will look to reconnect the broken wire. Not sure if you can make out well on my picture but one wire is intact, while the one my finger is on is broken.

@vijay - "Head" was a typo on my phone, was fully meant to say "Heat" 😂

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Thanks @Stephen & @AndrewG I've just done a first pass with contact cleaner and a flat head, I regained 2 cylinders but I believe I'm still 2 down. So leathered the ptu connections with contact cleaner and will let it drip dry, then try again. Interesting note, my PTU has been relocated to be next to the air intake. Assuming to avoid head cycles.... I have also just noticed this severed connection on a connector, any idea what it's for?...image to follow.

Ok, got her starting and running again. Only seems to be firing on 3 cylinders now though. New spark plugs, new coil packs obviously. Anything else to consider changing?

Yeah, that makes total sense haha. Will do that. How do I know I have a spark exactly without fuel?

@JaiKai - I'm at the point of having all the spark plugs out now. (Had to do it around work)... So the plan is to fit the new battery now, then crank it with the coils and spark plugs out. Is that right? When should I stop cranking?

Looks wet to me...

Just a case of cranking the engine with the spark plugs out I believe? - I'm learning as I go, be patient 😂

@JaiKai thanks for replying so quick mate. I'll check asap, how do I fix this if that is the case?

Hey guys, So yesterday, went to take out the Zed for a sunset drive, to be stopped in my tracks with it not starting. I realised through the horrible grinding type noise from the starter motor that there wasnt enough juice in the battery to crank. This morning, I've borrowed a mates jump pack. This is now where I'm confused. The car cranks with the jump pack, but no start? I thought maybe it wasnt getting fuel to pressed on the accelerator and I can smell fuel (not sure if this is relevant). No matter what, it wont start. I'm going to get a new battery anyway as this one is clearly knackered, maybe that will fix it - Does anyone have any idea's as to what's up though please?

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Hi - Got a suspected rocker cover oil leak, most likely exhaust side. Wondering if anyone has a detailed guide/procedure on how to do this please? I'm only a DIY mechanic and learning as I go, would feel way more confident doing this with some form of reference on what to do, including exactly what parts I need to order in advance.

I've seen people talking about flushing it with a hose and the engine running for a couple of cycles, to really get rid of any sludge. The water in this is quite brown, so wanting to clean it best I can. Obvs, to me that sounds interesting to say the least, but equally does make sense. So in my head, I was going to do the following: Take off radiator cap, remove radiator drain plug Look at the rate of water coming out the drain plug, match a rate of water from the hose. Put the hose into the radiator fill cap hole Start the engine and get up to temp Leave it doing that until the water drains out clear. Stop the engine Let all the water drop out the drain plug Wash through with distilled water Put drain plug back Fill up with coolant. Does this make sense? Good or bad idea?

I can reply now 😅 Thanks for the info @AndrewG - I've seen information online saying that this can be flushed without touching the drain on the block and just do it through the rad? Any thoughts on this?

Thanks @Bones28 I found this post that sounds just like the symptoms of my leak, including location of smoke coming off when the engine has shut off and mine is also worse when its had a good go out with high boost. So assuming this is the fault, has anyone got any guides on replacing? Ive found a Simon H video here that looks informative But yeah, any information, guides, videos that you know of, please send my way! - Thanks as always

I had a feeling this would be the answer in all honesty. Will look to get his availability - Thanks @Peage

Hey guys, I'm just off of Jct28 on the M1 between Nottingham and Sheffield. I know Jimmers is the go to guy here but he's quite far from me (ill travel to him if needs be) but I was hoping there may be some one closer that regularly works on these? Thanks!

Hey! - You're going to get sick of me soon. Just took the car out for a spin this morning, upon switching the engine off there is a fair amount of white smoke coming from the engine bay, smells like oil too. Cant see any visible leaks up front, I put cardboard underneath, came back in 5 minutes and there is a small-ish but sizable enough for me to come running here puddle of oil on the cardboard. Around the back of the engine. Which i assume is then burning off on the engine causing the smoke. My question is ultimately, what could it be? How do I fix? Understand ill need to get it in the air to be sure, but atleast a starting point from you guys would be much much appreciated.

@AndrewG - There is no reply option in the thread I started about coolant, nor do I have permissions to message you directly so no option but to ask here haha. The PDF you attached doesnt load, gives me 500 error. Are you able to reup please?

Hi all! Hoping someone can provide me with a 123 etc list of steps I need to take to drain, flush and refill the coolant. Its a simple task in principle and something I've done on other cars before, I guess im just wanting to ensure I do it right first time. Not only that, I've seen competing advice across forums on whats best to do. Any comments/advise is always welcome!

WANTED: RHD Drivers side targa panel handle surround. Like the below picture but opposite side. If anyone has one, please let me know as mine is snapped in two ☹️

Hey all - My name is Liam. First time z32 owner, got a 1991 TT 2+2 Jap Import Manual. Absolutely loving the car and looking forward to learning more about it and how to maintain/fix/mod etc. If you see any simple questions on new threads from me, go easy haha. I'm a wannabe DIY mechanic at best.

Thank you @Peage - Looked them up online and sent an email

@craigszxtt - I've just purchased her, owned her for 2 days now. I'd love to know more about your ownership, im actively trying to find out the history of the car as unfortunately the last owner lost it all 🙃