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by Dave VVC
Tue Sep 11, 2018 6:02 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: '89 MG Metro not starting - no spark
Replies: 2
Views: 8839

Re: '89 MG Metro not starting - no spark

Its probably the module on the side of the distributor, they're known for failing, also check the resister wire to the dizzy, should be around 9 volts, its the white/pink wire with 'Resister' printed along its length, it gets warm when its on. Check you have 12v on the wire from the starter solenoid...
by Dave VVC
Fri Sep 07, 2018 7:19 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Some parts clearout
Replies: 2
Views: 11855

Some parts clearout

VVC 143 bhp ecu, MGF loom matching alarm with 2 fobs and MFU unit, loom needs converting to suit Metro or R100. £50, Diesel Rad with 2 fans, top mounting + Rad bleed extension to connect to header tank, ideal for vvc conversion. £40. R100 car loom £30. R65 gearbox drive shafts pair, £30. New VVC pis...
by Dave VVC
Thu Jul 19, 2018 11:59 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: More stuff for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 13869

Re: More stuff for sale

Hi, sorry, it went into the scrap, I needed the garage space, pity as it was ok,
by Dave VVC
Fri Apr 13, 2018 7:24 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: More stuff for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 13869

More stuff for sale

VVC 143 bhp ecu, MGF loom matching alarm with 2 fobs and MFU unit, loom needs converting to suit Metro or R100. £50, Diesel Radiator with 2 fans, top mounting and Rad bleed extension to connect to header tank, ideal for vvc conversion. £40. R100 car loom £30. R65 gearbox drive shafts pair, £30. Metr...
by Dave VVC
Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:23 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: GTI SPI Wires
Replies: 4
Views: 12859

Re: GTI SPI Wires

Why dont you fit the Maplin central locking kit, the CDL motors are far superior to the Rover ones.
by Dave VVC
Fri Jan 12, 2018 8:33 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: VVC Woes
Replies: 4
Views: 13334

Re: VVC Woes

Thanks for the reply!!! So as far as charcoal can i don't think i have one connected or even present in the engine bay, I am indeed running cable speedo, I'm guessing as i have aftermarket exhaust i dont have a post cat sensor The black plug is connected but i think the connector is loose as when i...
by Dave VVC
Tue Jan 09, 2018 8:16 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: VVC Woes
Replies: 4
Views: 13334

Re: VVC Woes

Hi all, So firstly i would like to appologise for the (possibly) long post. I have bought my self a lovely Rover 100 with 1.8 VVC 160 mems3 conversion however i have been coming up against a lot of issues. Firstly the VVC mechs i think are stuck. I am getting the limiter come in at around 5,500rpm ...
by Dave VVC
Mon Dec 18, 2017 8:17 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Stuff for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 7850

Stuff for sale

VVC 143 bhp ecu, MGF loom matching alarm with 2 fobs and MFU unit, loom needs converting to suit Metro or R100. £50, Brand new 1800 crankshaft with new rear oil seal, £100. Diesel Radiator with 2 fans, top mounting and Rad bleed extension to connect to header tank, ideal for vvc conversion. £40. Met...
by Dave VVC
Thu Nov 09, 2017 8:36 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Clutch and flywheel
Replies: 3
Views: 11296

Re: Clutch and flywheel

If your ecu recognises the later 36-4, then you can fit the 1.6 flywheel and clutch, If it only recognises the earlier rover 36-2 then you can fit that 1.4 flywheel and still fit a 1.6 clutch plate and cover as the clutch fitment is the same, indeed MG standardised the 1.4 and 1.6 flywheel around th...
by Dave VVC
Wed Oct 25, 2017 7:01 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: MFU X2 Brown wires
Replies: 2
Views: 9288

Re: MFU X2 Brown wires

Hello again i am fitting a vcc 143 to metro ad i have two large brown wires on the MFU Do they go to the 30amp under bonnet fuse or battery or somewhere else . Yes, they go to the 30A under bonnet fuse, although you should uprate it to 40A due to the extra stuff on a vvc engine that operates, ie, v...