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by Quebecois
Mon Mar 20, 2006 9:18 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Best Spark Plugs for Lanos?
Replies: 16
Views: 1686

I tried NGK - G power platinium (link)

I'm really satisfied of my car. My car was sluggy last week, now he's more nervous.
by Quebecois
Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:42 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Should i try resetting my ECU? AND engine ventilation Q..
Replies: 15
Views: 1645

I have exactly the same problem here, can be caused by fuel contamined with water ? The problem appeared this spring, with hotter temperatures (around zero degree C) 0?C hot? It's the temperature at wich water turns itself ice under some given conditions!! I would'nt call it hot. Relatively hot sor...
by Quebecois
Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:01 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Should i try resetting my ECU? AND engine ventilation Q..
Replies: 15
Views: 1645

I dont know ... maybe water start mixing with fuel when we drive. It can be caused by my faulty EGR system too i think. Or my CMP sensor (obd code P0342) ... I dont realy know what appening to my car,
by Quebecois
Tue Mar 14, 2006 7:03 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Should i try resetting my ECU? AND engine ventilation Q..
Replies: 15
Views: 1645

I have exactly the same problem here, can be caused by fuel contamined with water ? The problem appeared this spring, with hotter temperatures (around zero degree C)
by Quebecois
Wed Jan 11, 2006 1:13 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Me and my new obdII reader
Replies: 8
Views: 932

Thank you so much :)

I'll keep you informed, i think I will order an aveo CPS

A bad with my scanner, i cant perform TEC (TOOTH ERROR CORRECTION) Learn Procedure. should I make my CPS changed to the concessionary ?
by Quebecois
Wed Jan 11, 2006 2:05 am
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Me and my new obdII reader
Replies: 8
Views: 932

Okay, nice, they are cheaper too, but one last question, do they need to be "fitted" in place or it's the same data port & bracket ?

(my car is a Whoohoo '00 Lanos, 1.6l DOHC)

Where is located that $#%?@%?@$ MAP sensor too ?
by Quebecois
Wed Jan 11, 2006 12:16 am
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Me and my new obdII reader
Replies: 8
Views: 932

I just reseted and only this code is remaining :

P342 : Camshaft position sensor

Does it need to be changed ?
by Quebecois
Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:14 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Me and my new obdII reader
Replies: 8
Views: 932

Me and my new obdII reader

I just buy one of those ObsII Scanner: http://cgi.ebay.ca/OBD2-CAR-TROUBLE-CODE-READER-SCANNER-OBDII-DIAGNOSTIC_W0QQitemZ4602978475QQcategoryZ43989QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I'm fully satisfied, it's "plug and play" and it reset my ecu automatically. I got the following codes : P0107 : Manifold Absolute P...
by Quebecois
Wed Dec 07, 2005 6:30 pm
Forum: General Off-Topic
Topic: The longest Thread ever!!!
Replies: 7136
Views: 683378

Aye ! salut tout le monde ! Lets rock baby ! :twisted:
by Quebecois
Wed Oct 12, 2005 9:14 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Lanos 1.6 DOHC timing belt replacement
Replies: 17
Views: 11325

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Laser cut in inox and folded for 10 bucks ... Do you think it will work ? Do I need more clearance ?

(source : http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=15249 )
by Quebecois
Tue Oct 11, 2005 4:31 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Lanos 1.6 DOHC timing belt replacement
Replies: 17
Views: 11325

I can laser cut one, but i need some dims (like : wrench opening and tickness of plate ... )
by Quebecois
Tue Oct 11, 2005 3:15 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Lanos 1.6 DOHC timing belt replacement
Replies: 17
Views: 11325

I have to change my Timing belt, water pump and tensionner too. Any info are welcome. Can i see pic of "J-42492" tool. Can job be done without it ?